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Educator Voice|Elections|Union Updates

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The 2022 Elections Are a Big Deal

MSEA delegates from every county gather in the spring every two years. Their two main tasks are among the most important they have as delegates—approving MSEA’s operating budget and endorsing candidates for the primary and general elections. At this year’s Spring Representative Assembly (RA) held on April 2, nearly 300 delegates took up recommendations made […]
Education Support Professionals

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My Turn: Mark Twigg

After a full first career in sales, I couldn’t have imagined I would land a second one in the educational system. When I began my employment with Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) at Smithsburg High School in 2010, it didn’t take long to find a place in this special community. My 10 years of coach­ing […]
Education Support Professionals|Educator Voice|Legal Questions

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Education Support Professionals and Workload

As with many professions, the ever-changing protocols ensuring a safe and healthy environment for staff and students is overwhelming for school employees. This is particularly true with education support professionals (ESPs), especially cafeteria, custodial employees, bus drivers, and other jobs. This excess workload is seen in how the work is scheduled, the increase in the […]
Educator Voice|Union Updates

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A Budget That Supports MSEA's Present and Future

During the Spring Representative Assembly, delegates unanimously ad­opted the association’s next two-year budget. I am proud of that support but also of the document itself. The approved budget reflects our priorities and commitment to the association’s strategic plan to build strong and stable locals, to lead the professions by elevating diverse educator voices, and to […]
Professional Practice

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New MSEA Graduate Course Offerings

In an exciting new partnership with online course provider VESi, MSEA members can enroll in up to three Notre Dame of Maryland University online graduate level courses a year (up to nine credits) for a subscription of just $225. Educators at all grade levels can choose from 28 courses in areas like advanced classroom management, […]
Teacher Toolkit

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Toolkit: Teacher Mentor Dr. Rose Mary Bunag

Meet Dr. Rose Mary Bunag, a National Board Certified Teacher and mentor teacher who work at the Office of Professional Learning & Leadership in Prince George’s County. She is a member of the Prince George’s County Educators’ Association. “If we take care of our teachers, our teachers can take care of our students.” BUILD BRIDGESAs […]
Pedagogy|Professional Practice

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Breakthroughs: Improving Math Skills through Math Number Talk

Ibrahim Omar is a third grade teacher and elementary math department chair at Maya Angelou French Immersion IB World School in Prince George’s County. He is a 20-year veteran educator and National Board Certified Teacher who recently renewed his certificate in Mathematics: Early Adolescence. Omar is a graduate of University of Maryland. For almost two […]
Educator Voice

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MSEA Member Wins Re-Election to State Board

Teachers re-elected Carroll County music teacher Rachel McCusker to a second term on the Maryland State Board of Education in a statewide election open to all teachers with an active certificate. McCusker cited these critical issues as topics in her new four-year term: Pandemic Recovery “We need to set new, realistic goals for student achievement and […]
School Funding|Union Updates

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2022 Read Across America

Read Across America made a strong comeback this year with an exciting MSEA program focused on literacy engagement in the 300 community schools thus far identified in the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. “The community schools initiative promises life-changing opportunities and resources for our most vulnerable students and communities,” said MSEA President Cheryl Bost. “We know […]
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