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Teacher survey shows continuing implementation problems for Common Core and new evaluation systems

November 13, 2013, Annapolis, MD…Maryland’s teachers need more time, support, and resources to successfully implement new evaluation systems and Common Core State Standards, according to a survey of 745 teachers released today by the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA). This survey followed up on MSEA’s May survey of 540 Maryland teachers, and reflects the on-the-ground […]

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Maryland State Education Association Endorses Anthony Brown for Maryland’s Next Governor

“The champion our students need,” says MSEA President Betty Weller October 19, 2013, Ocean City: The Maryland State Education Association’s Representative Assembly (RA) voted today to endorse Anthony Brown in the race for Maryland’s next governor. Delegates from every county in the state voted on the endorsement during the association’s largest and most diverse meeting […]

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MSEA launches More from the Core campaign

More student support, teacher training, and community awareness essential to Common Core success September 3, 2013: The Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) has launched a month-long, parent-focused digital ad campaign on the issues that are critical to the success of Common Core: adequate resources for technology, textbooks, and materials; ongoing training and support for educators; and community […]
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Teacher survey shows immediate need for greater preparation for new evaluation systems and Common Core

May 8, 2013, Annapolis, MD…Maryland’s teachers need more professional development, supports, and resources to prepare for next year’s implementation of new evaluation systems and Common Core State Standards, according to a survey of 540 teachers released today by the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA).Survey findings included:  Evaluation systems 72% of teachers do not feel adequately […]

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MD General Assembly Supports Fairness for All Educators

Passage of HB 667 will create equity across Maryland April 6, 2013 (Annapolis, MD)—In a victory for fairness among all Maryland educators, the General Assembly today passed House Bill 667, statewide Fair Share legislation for educators.“This is a huge win for Maryland’s educators and for the principles of fairness, local control, and the protection of […]

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Maryland Schools Rank #1 Five Years in a Row

Thank you Maryland Educators! January 10, 2013…Maryland educators are celebrating today’s announcement that Education Week magazine has ranked Maryland’s public schools #1 in the nation for the fifth year in a row. “What’s striking to me is that in the top three states—Maryland, Massachusetts, and New York—school employees are empowered through their unions to be strong partners […]

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MSEA Joins with BTU and First Book in Launching New Literacy Program

Leaders of MSEA and BTU Join with First Book to Give Away Books to Baltimore Kids More than 180 pre-K, kindergarten, and first-grade students at Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School took a new book home today as part of an early reading project launched by two teachers unions working with administrators, parents and community partners. The […]

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Education Advocates Release Blueprint for Fixing Maintenance of Effort

MSEA, MABE, and PSSAM release blueprint for fixing maintenance of effort January 30, 2012, Annapolis, MD…A cross-section of education advocates released a blueprint for how to fix the state’s broken maintenance of effort (MOE) law, which is currently putting $2.6 billion in local education funding at risk. The Maryland State Education Association, the Maryland Association […]
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Maryland Public Schools Ranked #1 Four Years in a Row

January 12, 2012, Annapolis, MD…Maryland’s educators reacted with pride and satisfaction to today’s announcement that Education Week magazine has ranked Maryland’s public schools #1 in the nation for the fourth consecutive year. Maryland received high rankings on a range of measures, including K-12 achievement, school finance, and teacher quality, accountability, and support. “In Maryland, the […]
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