Maine Education Association

10/22/2026

"When I see classes outside reading, making art, or learning in those outdoor classrooms, that’s what makes it all worth it. Thee trail gives students a chance to explore, ask questions, and learn about nature firsthand," said Mike Langley.

Read more about the lasting impact of "Mr. Mike" in the latest edition of the Maine Educator.

10/20/2026

Healthy, homemade and locally raised meals are the heart of a school lunch initiative in Lewiston, Auburn and Lisbon. Pictured in the article is MEA member Cindy Baril (Auburn EA).

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Healthy, homemade and locally raised meals are the heart of a school lunch initiative in Lewiston, Auburn and Lisbon, with students calling the shots.

10/20/2026

Some of the most meaningful recognition doesn't come from awards.

For Mike Langley, it came when graduating seniors returned to Woodside Elementary in their caps and gowns. One interaction with a former student stood out as a powerful reminder of the lasting impact educators can have.

Read the full story of "Mr. Mike" in the latest issue of the Maine Educator magazine, click the link in the comments!

10/18/2026

For many students, "Mr. Mike" is a mentor, outdoor educator, coach, and trusted adult who finds every opportunity to help children learn and grow.

Read more about our 2026 ESP of the year, Mike Langley in our latest Maine Educator magazine issue.

https://maineea.org/maineeducatoronline/the-lasting-impact-of-woodsides-mr-mike/

Maine DOE

10/12/2026

The State of Maine celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day each October. Maine is the ancestorial home of the Penobscot Nation, Passamaquoddy Tribe, Mi’kmaq Nation, Abenaki, and Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians—collectively known as the Wabanaki, “People of the Dawnland.” The Wabankai nations have endured as sovereign and self-determining people with distinct languages, cultures, governments, and economic structures.

We encourage educators to integrate Wabanaki studies into the existing curricula. Below we have compiled a list of teaching resources for you to help you honor the Wabanaki people that have called Maine home for thousands of years.

Learn More: https://maineea.org/news/celebrating-indigenous-peoples-day/

10/08/2026

Educators are making a difference far beyond the classroom.

MEA members Rachel Hovel and Julia Daly (AFUM) are leading a University of Maine Farmington project to expand snow monitoring sites across western Maine, helping researchers and communities better understand changing weather and water conditions.

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UMF researchers are expanding snowpack monitoring in western Maine to improve flood forecasting, study changing winters and fill gaps in high-elevation weather data.

10/01/2026

Congratulations to MEA member Martin Bressler Jr., a social studies teacher at Edward Little High School, who has been awarded a fellowship through the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program!

Martin Bressler Jr., a social studies teacher at Edward Little High School, will embark on a teacher exchange next year.

09/28/2026

MEA members have been out talking to their neighbors about MEA-endorsed candidates.

Face-to-face chats are hands-down the single most effective way to turn out voters.

Learn how to join us here: https://bit.ly/4xNpp2U

09/25/2026

Congratulations to the CMMC nurses on their overwhelming union victory!

MEA proudly stands with the CMMC nurses as they work to secure a strong first contract, and we call on Prime Healthcare to immediately reinstate the 20 nurses who were fired or suspended for standing up for their patients.

09/25/2026

"As colleges and universities navigate this moment, we must recognize and defend the point that higher education is about more than job training. It’s about providing opportunities for citizens to broaden their perspectives, develop critical thinking skills, encounter challenging ideas and become engaged citizens. This is important now more than ever," writes MEA member Ryan LaRochelle (AFUM)

“Post-secondary education has always been about creating an educated citizenry to benefit individuals and the nation as a whole.”