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Educator Voice|Union Updates

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Connecting with Members through Strength and Unity, Seeking Justice

I’m thrilled to announce that this school year I plan to visit local associations, schools, and local events to hear from you–our dedicated members across Maryland–and discuss strength, unity, and justice. I can’t wait to visit schools and locals and do all that I can to support you in the important work that you’re doing […]
Educator Voice|Union Updates

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Blitzes and ESP Bill of Rights Organizing Builds a Stronger Union

“We always say that one-on-one connections are the key to building a stronger union,” says MSEA President Cheryl Bost. “As we look forward to bargaining sessions and the 2024 elections, the connections we’re making in locals across the state in our ESP Bill of Rights and back-to-school organizing campaigns are how we win better contracts […]
Professional Practice|Union Updates

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New Professional Development Programs from MSEA

MSEA’S PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PORTAL is an on-demand resource for educators dedicated to high-quality, free or discounted coursework, and self-paced professional development opportunities that build policy comprehension, promote cultural responsiveness, and respond to practice changes. Click here to visit the portal now! Inside the portal, you’ll find courses on topics for classroom teachers, instructional assistants, and […]
Educator Voice|Union Updates

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Building Power the Union Way

During the pre-service week in Baltimore County before students returned to school, I had the opportunity to do back to school building visits with some of the most engaged and excited building representatives and members. These visits were part of a coordinated 10-minute meeting plan that had state and local leaders, staff, and members working […]
Legal Questions

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Cameras in Public Schools

In recent years, most public school systems have increased the use of cameras in their school buildings. Many are placed in and around the entry/exits, common areas, gymnasiums, and hallways. There has been significant discussion and debate around this oversight and surveillance. However, most stakeholders agree that the primary purpose is student and staff safety. […]
Educator Voice|Professional Practice|Racial and Social Justice

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The Pocomoke High School Equity Warriors

At Pocomoke High School, a small, diverse school in Worcester County, Principal Jen Rayne makes sure that inclusion and equity are the core values that drive everything they do. “Examining all that we do under a lens of inclusion creates safe spaces, free of discrimination.” The students and staff featured here are speaking up and […]
Education Support Professionals

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My Turn: JoAnn Fritz

JoAnn Fritz is a bus driver and president of her local support staff union, KCESPA, the Kent County Education and Support Professional Association. She is a 2023 ESP Union Summer Organizer, one of 13 members canvassing across the state using the ESP Bill of Rights to build strength and power and win better contracts in […]
Educator Voice|Professional Practice|Teacher Toolkit

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Teachers' Toolkit: St. Mary's County's Nathan Swick and Arnold Skinner

Nathan Swick and Arnold Skinner are veteran educators (and friends!) delivering career-making instruction to students at Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center in St. Mary’s County. From the classroom to their maker-space labs, these educators help students find new and exciting ways to develop critical thinking, creative, and collaborative skills and test their […]
Educator Voice|Good Trouble|Racial and Social Justice

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The Good Trouble Questionnaire: Brad DeSantos

Brad DeSantos is an education activist, social studies teacher at Catonsville High School in Baltimore County, and a member of his union, the Teachers Association on Baltimore County (TABCO), since 2004. He took the Good Trouble Questionnaire for the June 2023 issue of ActionLine. What do you love the most about public schools? Public schools […]
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