MSEA Aspiring Educators is a student-led and student-driven arm of the union that supports and prepares pre-service teachers in Maryland to be leaders in their community, schools, and profession.

Our Core Values

Our top priority is fighting for paid student teaching!

Our Chapters

Bowie State University
Community College of Baltimore County
Coppin State University
Frederick Community College
Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University – Hagerstown
Hood College
Morgan State University
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Salisbury University
Towson University
University of Maryland – College Park
University of Maryland – Eastern Shore

Want to connect with a chapter directly, but don’t see a way? Email [email protected].

Ready to get Involved?

Step 1: Complete the statewide interest form to get connected on your campus.

Step 2: Pay your dues to be a full member at the chapter, state, and national level.

Step 3: Dive in and take advantage of all the opportunities!

Leadership Opportunities

Aspiring Educator (AE) Delegate to MSEA Representative Assembly (RA)

Aspiring Educator Delegate to NEA Representative Assembly (RA)

MSEA Aspiring Educator Observer Board of Director

Click here for more information.

Grants, Rebates, and Scholarships for NEA Aspiring Educator Members

NEA CREATE Grants: $2000/project
Submission deadlines: February 1, June 15, October 15

MSEA Black Lives Matter at School Grants: $1000/project

MSEA Human and Civil Rights Grants: $1000/project

$20 Dues Rebate After Graduation: During your first year of teaching and regular NEA membership, you’ll be eligible to receive a rebate of $20 for each year you were an aspiring educator member. Submit your rebate here.

Jack Kinnaman Scholarship: Five scholarships of $3,500 each funded by NEA Retired members for Aspiring Educator members.

Member Resources

Chapter Resources

Latest News

Upcoming Professional Development

Summer Leadership Conference

Attendees will learn the skills they need to become strong union leaders through our core trainings. We’re going hard for the endorsement—by every local union— of the Education Support Professional Bill of Rights. We’ll do that through role plays and case studies, T(Ed) Talks, electives, and our annual solidarity action.

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Upcoming Advocacy Events