Actionline

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

Educator Voice

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10 Questions with Rachel McCusker

Educators have our first-ever opportunity to elect an active teacher to the Maryland State Board of Education to serve as a voice for educators and students. It’s so important for us to have a strong voice on the board — which currently has zero public school teachers. When the board makes decisions on issues like school discipline, […]
Teacher Toolkit

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Toolkit: Eastern Shore Band Director Leon Frison

  Leon Frison, director of bands, Kent County Middle School   WOOD BLOCK I often use the wood block as a metronome. I find it very useful when I need students to really feel a tempo change.    MIDI KEYBOARD I use this to enter pitches or rhythms. It’s very helpful when there is no recording […]
School Funding

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71% of Marylanders Want to Increase School Funding

MSEA’s recent polling shows that more and more educators and Marylanders are understanding the impact that the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future could have on their jobs, students, and communities. The public is hearing us — there is strong support among Marylanders for increasing school funding. Here are some results: MSEA’s Ad CampaignOur 3-week campaign is all about […]
School Funding

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MSEA’s Ad Campaign

As a new school year begins and the General Assembly prepares to revise the state’s public school funding formula for the first time in 20 years, MSEA’s three-week ad campaign, which runs September 23 — October 13, and new public polling illustrate what educators already know — there are undeniable positive effects associated with increasing school funding. The ads […]
School Funding

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Inside MSEA with David Helfman

MSEA Executive Director David Helfman. This fall, the Kirwan Commission expects to complete its recommendations on a new school funding system that will then be sent to the governor and General Assembly. The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future provided a $1.1 billion down payment on this plan, enabling school systems to strengthen pre-K and special education programs, […]
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What’s Are the Next Steps for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future?

Here’s a timeline of what to expect from the Kirwan Commission and the new school funding formula: Fall 2019 A workgroup on school funding supporting the work of the Kirwan Commission meets to develop recommendations on revising the state’s school funding formula. Late Fall 2019 Full Kirwan Commission meets to consider the subgroup’s funding recommendations so […]
Early Career Educators

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MSEA’s Early Career Educator Summit

“We want you to take pride in the great decision you’ve made to become a teacher,” says MSEA President Cheryl Bost. “And we’re here to support you every step of the way.” Don’t miss MSEA’s Early Career Educator Summit on November 23 in Columbia, to hear from your early career peers about how to make a […]
Education Support Professionals

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My Turn: James Connors

James Connors, instructional assistant, Friendship Valley Elementary School, Carroll County Like a bumblebee, I fly from class to class checking in on kids who need support, giving pep talks, and taking calming walks. I love this job because of what it means. But if someone had told my fifth-grade self where I’d be at 31, I […]
School Funding

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Cheryl Bost: A Big Year Ahead

MSEA President Cheryl Bost The United State’s Women’s National Team dominated the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and won their fourth World Cup, becoming only the second nation to defend their title. As young girls, these athletes worked on their soccer skills day and night, persevered through injuries, sacrificed time with friends and family, and traveled […]
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