[page title]

School Funding

Up the Street

Gov. Moore's Proposed FY25 Budget Fully Funds Blueprint for Maryland’s Future

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Moore’s Budget Goals Connected to Fully Funded Blueprint On Wednesday, Gov. Wes Moore presented a $63.1 billion fiscal year 2025 budget, Senate Bill 360/House Bill 350, that fully funds the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and further underscores his commitment to education. Moore said his budget is designed to make Maryland safer, […]
Educator Voice|School Funding

Newsroom

This Session, Blueprint Commitment Is "Point of No Compromise"

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Session Opens with Commitments to Blueprint: “Point of No Compromise” for Governor The 446th General Assembly session opened on Wednesday and presents an opportunity to build on the historic commitment to public schools from Gov. Moore and the legislature. Record investments in public education have benefitted Maryland students as the recovery […]
Educator Voice|School Funding

Newsroom

MSEA Prepares Legislative Priorities as Session Nears

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Approaching 2024 Session, MSEA Prioritizes Educator Shortage Solutions The 2024 General Assembly opens January 10, and MSEA is prepared to advocate for key priorities that members have identified. Key priorities include maintaining strong funding levels for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and students, educators, and schools throughout the state; the development […]
Education Support Professionals|Educator Voice

Newsroom

MSEA Delegates Vote to Recommend Trone to NEA in Senate Race

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA Delegates Vote to Recommend David Trone to NEA for Endorsement in U.S. Senate Race On October 21 the MSEA Representative Assembly (RA) voted to recommend U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-6th) to the National Education Association (NEA) for NEA’s endorsement in the primary race to fill the seat from which U.S. […]
Education Support Professionals|Educator Voice

Newsroom

State Board Appoints Carey Wright Interim Superintendent, Choudhury Advisor

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Carey Wright Appointed Interim Superintendent as Board Searches for Next Superintendent In the wake of state schools Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury’s decision not to seek a contract beyond June 2024, several developments have occurred affecting the office of superintendent and the direction of the Maryland State Education Department (MSDE). Given the potential […]
Education Support Professionals|Educator Voice|Racial and Social Justice|School Funding|Union Updates

Newsroom

Across Three Centuries, MSEA Labor Activism Makes Gains for Educators and Students

September is highlighted not only by back to school, but by the celebration of Labor Day, which recognizes the hard-won battles by unions to obtain meaningful reforms and respect for workers’ value to the U.S. economy. It reminds us that the story of labor is also MSEA’s story. Labor union leaders rose to strength out […]
School Funding

Newsroom

Too Many Educators Need Second Jobs

A fresh school year is upon us, full of excitement and high expectations for students and educators, but for too many educators it’s not the only job that awaits them. In Maryland, thousands of educators dedicate themselves to teaching in classrooms, assisting students receiving special education services, addressing behavioral health care and crises, managing front […]
School Funding

Newsroom

Poll: Nearly Half of Maryland Educators Working Two Jobs

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Poll: Nearly Half of Educators Are Working Two or More Jobs As a fresh school year fills educators and students with excitement, too many educators have to hold down a second job that prevents them from devoting as much of themselves to their students as they would like. According to a […]
Educator Voice

Newsroom

Moore Names New Labor Board's Nominees

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Legislative Victory Establishes New Labor Board; Moore Nominates Members A big win for labor relations and workers’ rights in the 2023 legislative session continued this week when Gov. Moore nominated experienced labor negotiators and mediators to fill the new Public Employee Relations Board. MSEA and labor allies fought to pass House […]
Join An Event
Member Awards & Grants