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Elections|Union Updates

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Campaign Bootcamp

Do you know MSEA trains members and union partners to run for local or state office on a pro-public education, pro-worker platform? RUN FOR IT! is a bootcamp for folks thinking of running for public office and launched last month in Western Maryland. Last month’s training included union members from the Fred­erick County Teachers Associa­tion […]
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Retired Members and Your Pension

The Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS) will transition from paper to electron­ic communications in calendar year 2026. Beginning next year, news for retirees will be distrib­uted by email in addition to the paper Automatic Deposit Advice that retired members receive each January and July. Retired members must have their email address registered at […]
Educator Voice|Where We Stand

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Where We Stand with MSEA President Paul Lemle

Billionaires are a problem. An­ti-union tycoons like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk have far too much power and influence over the government. They use their power and influence as leverage to pass policies that are good for them and bad for workers like us. But billionaires are actually more a symptom than a cause. I’m […]
Educator Voice|Union Updates

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Inside MSEA: How You Will Shape Our Next Chapter

Every strong organization takes time to reflect and make sure its plans meet the challenges of the moment. That’s what MSEA is doing now: reviewing and reimagin­ing our multi-year strategic plan. Strategic plans help us set priorities, align our work, and ensure our union is built to win for members, students, and schools. When we […]
Legal Questions

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A Word From Legal: Social Media, the First Amendment, and You

Recently, there have been loud calls to hold educators responsible for their social media posts related to the current political environ­ment and gun violence. These efforts to target educators for off-duty speech raise serious concerns, especially as they have included harassment, threats, and even doxxing (when personal information is posted online with harmful intent). In […]
Educator Voice|Professional Practice

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Summer Recommendations from Maryland Media Specialists

Recommendations from Culture-Consuming Media Specialists Whether you’re a curl-up-in-a-cozy-chair-don’t bug-me reader, an earphone-wearing podcast devotee, a lounge-chair movie lover, or a fan of Kendrick, Dolly, Taylor, or Wolfgang, we all want summer to bring us some quiet time to ourselves. We didn’t have room for all the great suggestions, but remember that your library media […]
Education Support Professionals|Educator Voice|School Funding|Union Updates

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How Does Your Pay Compare?

NEA’s recently released annual report on educator pay data found that the average national teacher salary increased 5% from 22-23 to 23-24 but increased 6.2% in Maryland—the 10th best annual improvement overall. Adding to that positive news is that our state’s average teacher salary is 7th highest, leapfrogging New Jersey, a long-time leader. Average pay […]
Educator Voice|Professional Practice|Teacher Toolkit

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Teacher's Toolkit: Matt Kline, Allegany County Science Teacher

Middle school science teacher Matt Kline is a conservationist, researcher, and environmental educator. Now an established middle school science teacher at Mt. Savage Middle and Elementary School in Allegany County, he was recently awarded the 2025 University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Richard A. Johnson Environmental Education Award. The award honors those who mentor […]
Good Trouble

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The Good Trouble Questionnaire: Nichelle Hicks, Baltimore County High School Special Educator

Nichelle Hicks is an educator, activist, and advocate with over 30 years of experience in urban education. A passionate advocate for creating equitable and inclusive spaces, she works to empower Black and Brown youth, particularly those impacted by exclusionary discipline and systemic inequities in education. In 2023, with 25 students and Nichelle as its founding […]
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