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We Need to Improve Minority Teacher Turnover

Photo © NEA Minority teachers have the power to make their schools a better place — and be a critical role model, ally, and advocate for all students, especially minority students. In fact, research has shown that minority teachers may lead to greater academic gains by minority students and can play an important role in closing achievement gaps. […]

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Maryland Educators Endorse Ben Cardin for U.S. Senate

Today, the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA)—the 74,000-member state affiliate of the National Education Association (NEA)—announced the NEA Fund for Children and Public Education’s endorsement of Sen. Ben Cardin for re-election to the U.S. Senate. “Educators proudly support Sen. Ben Cardin’s reelection because he shares our values,” said NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcìa. “Given his track […]
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Here’s What We Won Thanks to YOU!

We made it happen! Thanks to members in every county, MSEA’s campaign to FIX the FUND went far beyond schoolhouse walls — and could now mean an additional $500 million annually for our schools. Legislators agreed nearly unanimously: Maryland needs to right the murky promise made in 2008 that state casino revenues that went into the Education […]
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We’re Taking Full Advantage of EVERY Opportunity

MSEA’s GO Team leaders are spearheading grassroots efforts across the state to mobilize members in the fight for school funding. SPRING — FALL MSEA seeks candidate pledges to support the Maryland Promise of ending the underfunding of our schools and providing every family and community a great public school and the opportunity to succeed. SPRING — SUMMER The Kirwan Commission […]

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Maryland Educators Endorse Frosh for Attorney General

Today, the Maryland State Education Association—Maryland’s statewide 74,000 member educators’ union—announced their endorsement of Attorney General Brian Frosh’s re-election campaign. “Attorney General Frosh has been an incredible partner for educators and public schools,” said MSEA President Betty Weller. “We look forward to continuing our work with the ‘People’s Lawyer’ to stop school privatization, uphold student […]
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We Marched. They Listened.

Next up it’s the 2018 elections and the 2019 legislature when those we elect in November vote on the Kirwan Commission recommendations and a new school funding formula. “By now, most educators know just how important that vote will be,” Weller said. “We know from an independent report that each public school in Maryland is […]
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Ian Pope Meets Students at the Intersection of Hope and Their Choices

Ian Pope is an alternative education paraprofessional and coach of the junior varsity boys basketball team at Reservoir High School in Howard County. “We have to reach each student where they are and help raise them up to be where they need to be for success. “ — Ian Pope If you’ve ever driven a car you have noticed […]
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Your Rights as an Educator-Activist

iStock Photo Educator activism — locally and across the country — is building for safer schools, increased funding, better pay and support for educators, and improved professional respect. MSEA encourages activism, but we also want members to protect themselves, their jobs, and their local associations by understanding the differences between types of actions and their effects. Let’s look first […]
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Legislators Agreed Overwhelmingly

MSEA President Betty Weller Since casinos have come online, nearly $2 billion in revenue was redirected from our schools to other areas in the budget by Gov. O’Malley and Gov. Hogan. Thanks to your advocacy, the General Assembly overwhelmingly passed the Fix the Fund Act, which puts a constitutional amendment on the ballot in November to […]
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