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Education Support Professionals

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My Turn: Jackie Shupe

For the last 11 years I have been a bus driver for students with special needs. I first worked in Frederick County for six years, took a break, then started again in November 2007 in Washington County. Fifteen years later, I still love it! I’m a union building rep for transportation, and I have guided […]
Pedagogy|Professional Practice

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Breakthroughs: Authentic Learning and Learning by Doing

Jing Dai is a Chinese teacher at Meade Senior High School. She is the 2021-2022 Anne Arundel County Pub­lic Schools Teacher of the Year, a 2021-2022 Maryland Teacher of the Year finalist, and a 2022 Washington Post Teacher of the Year finalist. Authentic learning is an instruc­tional strategy that connects what students are taught in […]
Legal Questions

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Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization

The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization to curtail women’s rights and their status as free and equal citizens has far-reaching implications for constitutional interpretation, individual rights, and health care—all issues at the core of social studies, civics, government, and sex education classes. What and how the teacher talks about precedent […]
Elections|Racial and Social Justice

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New Year, New Administration, New Opportunities

The start of 2023 brings a lot of new to public schools in Maryland. Wes Moore’s victory was part of an election where more than 80% of educator-recommended candidates won. We engage in the electoral process to impact policy and deliver the supports and resources needed to every classroom in the state. At 12:01 p.m. […]
Education Support Professionals|Elections|School Funding

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What's Next

Wow. What a year. Emerging into what we can optimistically call a post-pandemic world has been busy and exhausting for educators. Addressing remediation, the overwhelming educator shortage that has reached every job category in our schools and worksites, and the vicious attacks on a fair and honest public education has exhausted many of us. We […]

Events

National Board Maintenance of Certification Training

Join us for a special webinar for members that provides an informational overview of the National Board Certification maintenance of certification (MOC) components. The MOC process allows NBCTs to extend their certificate for five years. Formally known as Renewal. Registration closes on January 18 at noon.
Elections

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MSEA Celebrates Success of Educator-Backed Candidates Up and Down Ballot

As votes continue to be counted and the results of Election Day in Maryland have crystallized, it’s clear that this year’s election results represent tremendous wins for students, educators, and schools across Maryland. Educator-backed candidates swept the statewide elections for governor, comptroller, and attorney general, won key swing General Assembly seats, and emerged victorious at […]
Racial and Social Justice

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2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Racial Social Justice Summit

Mark your calendars and prepare to join us for MSEA’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Racial Social Justice Summit on Saturday, January 14. This year’s theme is I am Somebody! Leading the Change for Equitable and Just Schools, Communities, and Beyond. This one-day combined event will convene educators, students, community members, and experts to […]
Elections

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MSEA Congratulates Wes Moore, Brooke Lierman, and Anthony Brown on Historic Wins

“It’s a historic day for Maryland, our students, and our schools,” said MSEA President Cheryl Bost. “We’re thrilled that Wes Moore, Aruna Miller, Brooke Lierman, and Anthony Brown are projected to win their races and lead the fight to ensure that no one is left behind and everyone has an equal shot at success. By […]
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