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School Funding

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MSEA Statement on School Funding Formula Recommendation from the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Funding Formula Workgroup

“Today represents a very significant step in our efforts to create lasting educational equity and a fairer and more prosperous future for our state. These recommendations are a pathway to expanding career and technical education programs, hiring more educators, increasing educator pay, and more equitably funding our public schools. We look forward to working with […]
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71% of Marylanders Want to Increase School Funding

MSEA’s recent polling shows that more and more educators and Marylanders are understanding the impact that the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future could have on their jobs, students, and communities. The public is hearing us — there is strong support among Marylanders for increasing school funding. Here are some results: MSEA’s Ad CampaignOur 3-week campaign is all about […]
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Toolkit: Eastern Shore Band Director Leon Frison

  Leon Frison, director of bands, Kent County Middle School   WOOD BLOCK I often use the wood block as a metronome. I find it very useful when I need students to really feel a tempo change.    MIDI KEYBOARD I use this to enter pitches or rhythms. It’s very helpful when there is no recording […]
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Family Medical Leave Act: New Progress for ESP Coverage

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Employees who have worked for the board of education for at least 12 months and at least 1,250 hours over the past 12 months. A 10-month certificated employee who has worked full-time during the school year will qualify for benefits under FMLA on the first day of work of their second year […]
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MSEA’s Ad Campaign

As a new school year begins and the General Assembly prepares to revise the state’s public school funding formula for the first time in 20 years, MSEA’s three-week ad campaign, which runs September 23 — October 13, and new public polling illustrate what educators already know — there are undeniable positive effects associated with increasing school funding. The ads […]
Union Updates

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2019 MSEA Convention

Join us at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City October 18–19 for MSEA’s 152nd Convention — two days of workshops and exhibits plus our annual Representative Assembly where delegates gather to do the work of the association. MSEA Convention FAQs. Bonus: MSEA Takes Over Seacrets — one of Ocean City’s favorite nightclubs on Friday night! Contact […]
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What’s Are the Next Steps for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future?

Here’s a timeline of what to expect from the Kirwan Commission and the new school funding formula: Fall 2019 A workgroup on school funding supporting the work of the Kirwan Commission meets to develop recommendations on revising the state’s school funding formula. Late Fall 2019 Full Kirwan Commission meets to consider the subgroup’s funding recommendations so […]
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A Word From the Legal Team on Social Media Posts …

Employees may mistakenly believe that the First Amendment protects their right to post anything they want on social networking sites. Unfortunately, school employees have limited free speech rights — employee speech is not entitled to First Amendment protection. Save these tips and share them with colleagues. Keep you and your job safe! 15 Tips from MSEA’s Legal Team Set […]
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Using Our Power and Influence

Our big win in the 2019 General Assembly funded the first three years of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, adding $1.1 billion in new funding for improved salaries, staffing, and student programs. Now it’s time to update the state funding formula — making sure that every school in the state has adequate and equitable resources […]
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