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Why Unions Matter to Educators—Now More Than Ever

Unions unite individuals in a shared vision for what they need and then make powerful and collective demands to realize that vision. For educators, that is a vision of what schools should be: inclusive, well-funded, and high performing to the benefit of students, educators, and their community. Our union of educators is, by necessity, more […]
Education Support Professionals|Legal Questions|Professional Practice

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A Word from Legal: Investigations and Your License

The school year is over for many students and staff, but it’s always good to be reminded of what happens when a licensed educator is placed on leave due to investigations by social services or law enforcement. Many of these claims ultimately have no merit, of course, but it’s still important to know how and […]
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Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act Is Signed; Vast Improvements from Original Version

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act Becomes Law; Blueprint Implementation Proceeds With the governor’s signature on May 6, the 2025 Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act will go into effect on July 1, establishing reforms to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future that came about following much back and forth between the […]
Educator Voice|Racial and Social Justice|School Funding

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Educators Fight for Rights as Trump Threats Pursue Students, Workers, Immigrants

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Maryland Schools Commit to Support Civil Rights; Federal Judge Thwarts Trump’s Anti-DEI Efforts Maryland Schools Superintendent Carey Wright and State School Board President Josh Michael pledged that Maryland public schools will continue to uphold civil rights as court cases proceed against the Trump Administration’s assault on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) […]
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The Good Trouble Questionnaire: Chelsea Gallihugh, Calvert County Middle School Science Teacher

Like most activists, Chelsea Gallihugh has a big heart and one way she shows it at school is going hard when spirit weeks roll around. “While they’re not an official union action, they are solidarity actions with colleagues and students. I will ALWAYS participate in a spirit day. The silliest one was “Barbie Day,” which […]
Professional Practice|Racial and Social Justice|School Funding|Union Updates

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Trump's Project 2025 Threats to Public Education

From refusing to release promised funds to K-12 public schools, to vague threats demanding the removal of DEI programs, to ICE abductions causing deep fear particularly among immigrant students and families, the reality of the Trump Administration’s implementation of Project 2025 is making its way into our public schools and communities. It is happening now. […]
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Teacher's Toolkit: Nathanael Hatchett, Prince George's County Drama Teacher and Coach

Nathanael Hatchett is a a middle school educator who is both drama teacher and soccer and basketball coach. “I coach multiple sports at school and beyond, and when students see that we share this common ground, they are more willing to take risks in the arts. They see their coach, or another “athletic artist,” stepping […]
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A Message from MSEA President Paul Lemle

Withholding one’s labor is a fundamental right held by all workers—and laws to the contrary should be changed. Our work is THE ultimate source of our power. Striking is a powerful action—and it is prohibited in 37 states, including Maryland. Despite these unjust laws, strikes happen: educators have recently engaged in illegal strikes in Massachusetts, […]
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