Interested in power peer reviews and reflective revision? Join us for a What's Working Wednesday, May 4th, from 4:30-5:15 via Zoom with Maine English teacher, Courtney McCann. eventbrite.com/e/328316432287

Join us for our end of year celebration with award-winning author A.S. King on Thurs., 5/12 from 4-5:30. She wrote a speech for YOU, the exhausted and bedraggled ELA educators in Maine, to make you float! Register here: eventbrite.com/e/as-king-keyn…

We are so excited for the return of Chris Van Dusen to Bangor, one week from today, in celebration of his new book, BIG TRUCK LITTLE ISLAND! The event begins at 10am on Saturday, May 21st at The Briar Patch. Preorder your signed copy before they’re gone at briarpatchbooks.square.site/product/preord…

Maine Council for English Language Arts Presents 4th Annual Brassil Award mainedoenews.net/2022/06/09/mai…

Maine Council for English Language Arts Presents 4th Annual Brassil Award mainedoenews.net/2022/06/09/mai… via ME Dept of Education

A Bangor High teen was just looking for feedback on his work when he entered his fiction in a statewide contest. He ended up winning 1st place, over more experienced writers and published authors. pressherald.com/2022/06/09/cri…

Our September MCELA President's Newsletter mcela.moosend.com/show_campaign/… ME Dept of Education Teachers of the Year MEA MASLibraries

Join us for our online book study of Sparks in the Dark by Todd Nesloney and Travis Crowder. Book study starts mid-October and runs for 5 sessions once a week on Tuesdays from 4-5:15 pm EST. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/sparks-in-th…

“The Battle over Books Is a Battle over Democracy. We Can Win Both.” ncte.org/blog/2022/09/t…

Our MCELA Northwords Journal featuring 5 articles on what matters most and 7 articles spotlighting ELA Educators mcela.moosend.com/show_campaign/…

Seeking presenters for our MCELA Conference in Portland, Maine for March 2023. More information and proposal submission form located here: docs.google.com/document/d/1Wm…

3 things to do to protect your and your students’ privacy - so relevant for the current climate. Thanks to our Intellectual Freedom committee for this timely post: maslibraries.org/page-1365336/1… #leadlikealibrarian #intellectualfreedom #privacyrights #schoollibraries

Not enough people are paying attention to this: The first comprehensive look at book bans in the 2021-22 school year breaks down the numbers by state, author, title, content, and legislative pressures. ow.ly/rYuL50KO7pF #BannedBooksWeek #censorship

5 Spots Left! Join our stress-free online book study of Sparks in the Dark by Crowder & Nesloney mcela.moosend.com/show_campaign/…

March 2023 conference proposals due soon! Conference will be in-person in Portland, Maine, on March 17, 2023. Proposals due 10/21/22. More info here: mcela.moosend.com/show_campaign/…

Looking forward to reconnecting, renewing, and reviving with Maine ELA educators at our March 2023 MCELA Conference! MCELA #MCELA2023

So excited to listen to our keynotes at our sold out March events! MCELA #MCELA2023 Conference keynote Kelsey Stoyanova Kelsey Stoyanova sponsored by bangorsavings and UMaine COEHD and Poetry Night keynote Julia Bouwsma @BouwsmaJulia sponsored by Portland Stage MaineArtsCommission

Look at those smiling faces at the ⁦MCELA⁩ Conference! Thank you ⁦Patti Forster, NBCT & 2021 KCTOY⁩ & team for providing positive professional learning experiences for ME teachers & inviting ⁦Kelsey Stoyanova⁩, to continue to amplify student and teacher stories! #CTOY21 #MTOY22

Presenting today with my colleague Sue about collaboration at the MCELA Conference was such an uplifting experience. Maine teachers empower each other!

How can you flip the language in your classroom to create an environment where kids are not afraid to ask questions? Watch this 3.5 minute video: danpink.com/pinkcast/pinkc…