Actionline

To keep you informed about the latest news affecting your profession, MSEA produces our award-winning ActionLine magazine five times a year.

Education Support Professionals|Educator Voice|Racial and Social Justice|Union Updates

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MSEA ESP of the Year Ivory Smith

Ivory Smith is a humble guy. Soft-spoken, yet deliberate, he is often the person in the room who has made the biggest impact on his community both as an activist in Worcester County and as the president of his local support staff union, the Worces­ter County Educational Support Personnel Association. Here’s a short list of […]
Education Support Professionals|Educator Voice

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My Turn: Kyvette Ruffin

I started my journey in the school system as a substitute teacher. I enjoyed it so much that I knew this was what I wanted to do as my career. I have been at George Washington Carver Elementary for the last eight years and it just feels like my second home. This job is rewarding […]
Educator Voice|Professional Practice|Teacher Toolkit

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Teacher's Toolkit: Monifa Tannis

Monifa Tannis is a vibrant 2nd grade teacher at Church Creek Elementary in Harford County. She signs off every email with a quote from the legendary educator Rita Pierson: “Teaching and learning should bring joy!” Click here to watch Pierson’s famous TED Talk, “Every Kid Needs a Champion.” FIND THE JOY IN THE JOURNEY Teaching […]
Education Support Professionals|Educator Voice|Good Trouble

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The Good Trouble Questionnaire: Rachel Hautmann

Rachel Hautmann makes good trouble for the Calvert Association of Educational Support Staff. She works at several locations in her county as a behavior technician and is an MSEA ESP Bill of Rights organizer fighting for a living wage, fairness, and respect through better contracts for all support staff. Rachel took the Good Trouble Questionnaire […]
Pedagogy|Professional Practice|Racial and Social Justice

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Breakthroughs: Be the Educator You Needed

Briana Beulah is a fifth grade teacher at Sandy Hill Elementary School in Dorchester County. She was raised in the county and graduated from North Dorchester High School and Salisbury University. Beulah is the 2023-2024 Dorchester County Teacher of the Year. I grew up in a single-parent household. My mother was superhuman in my eyes […]
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 […]
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