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June 4, 2021

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Educators Have Voice in Blueprint Oversight As Implementation Expands

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board Takes First Steps As the full implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future begins, MSEA is proud to have President Cheryl Bost appointed by House Speaker Adrienne Jones to serve on the six-member Accountability and Implementation Board Nominating Committee. Bost brings an important educator’s voice to […]

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Summer Promises Recovery Efforts, Campaigns Ramping Up for 2022

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Legislative Successes Changing Education Already The coronavirus pandemic drove MSEA’s short- and long-term priorities during this year’s session to secure resources to safely and sustainably work and learn in our schools, as well as to provide the supports necessary for recovery from its impacts. Key to this effort was the successful […]

Professional Practice|Racial and Social Justice

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MSEA's Human and Civil Rights Grants: Connecting in the Moment

MSEA members are connecting with students, colleagues, and their communities on some of the most important social issues facing our school communities. With the help of $500 grants from MSEA, the four programs on this page show the depth and reach of member-led efforts to advocate for, engage, educate, and support students in areas of […]

Education Support Professionals

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My Turn: Susan Sommers and Angel

Meet Angel! I would like to introduce Angel. She is a 16-month-old female black Labrador who is training to become a service dog for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI). Angel is one of 15 pups my family and I have raised with the support, kindness, and help of the staff and students of South Penn […]

Professional Practice|Teacher Toolkit

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Toolkit: Welding Teacher Richard Stephens

The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future opens doors across the state to expanded career and technical education (CTE) like Richard Stephen’s award-winning welding program at Worcester Technical High School in Worcester County. The past year has seen many creative work-arounds for learning hands-on skills. Now that students are back in the classroom, they can put all […]

Coronavirus and Schools|Racial and Social Justice|School Funding

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Recovery: Solidarity, Support, Success

Educators have always been on the front lines, whether helping students or families when systems fail or working together as advocates to make the changes that our schools and students need. The pandemic has only underscored the centrality of our schools to our communities, and the important role that they will play as we recover […]

Pedagogy|Professional Practice

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Breakthroughs: When Doodling Becomes Therapy

Gayle Kraus is a veteran middle school visual arts teacher at Piccowaxen Middle School in Charles County. Her mantra is that art stimulates the mind to see new worlds and possibilities and is a pathway to meditation and self-healing. For pandemic recovery and beyond, we are seeking and discovering new ways to de-stress, de-escalate, and […]

Coronavirus and Schools

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A Message from MSEA President Cheryl Bost

At a time when we’ve been trying to juggle so much and survive during a pandemic, it’s hard to find things to celebrate. But never forget, it’s you who should be celebrated for everything you do for students, families, and communities—and for all you’ve done during these most trying of times. Educators have been nothing […]

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MSEA and NEA Pull No Punches in the Pandemic Testing Debate

Saying No to Testing MSEA came out strong and early for maximum relief and flexibility for state standardized testing through the U.S. Department of Education’s waiver process. In public comments to the State Board of Education (SBOE) on February 23, MSEA President Cheryl Bost delivered a strongly worded statement about the fairness and sanity of […]

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