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Early Career Educators|Professional Practice|Racial and Social Justice

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Passing the Praxis: MSEA Works to Build a Diverse Teaching Corps

“Representation absolutely mat­ters and it matters for … almost every educational outcome you can think of,” Seth Gershenson told the Washington Post last December. Gershenson, a public policy professor at American University, is a co-author of the upcoming book Teacher Diversity and Student Success (Febru­ary 2021, Harvard Publishing Group). He says that teacher diversity should […]
Early Career Educators|Professional Practice|Racial and Social Justice

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MSEA's Praxis Core Prep: The Power of Representation

John Bailey is a student at the Community College of Baltimore County majoring in secondary teacher education with plans to attend an Historically Black College or University as a history major. He’s already a member of MSEA’s Aspiring Educators—in fact, he’s president of the growing CCBC chapter, inspiring others to become active early in their […]
Educator Voice|Opportunity Gaps|School Funding

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Inside MSEA with Sean Johnson

The coronavirus has changed every­thing, and it will have a major impact on how we advocate during the 2021 General Assembly session. Average citizens and registered lobbyists alike will not be permitted to sit in galleries during floor debate or committee hearings. Testimony will be done virtually. Lobby visits will be done via online meeting […]
Coronavirus and Schools|Legal Questions

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Coronavirus and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations

As the Maryland State Depart­ment of Education struggles with leadership and guidance around the pandemic, MSEA continues to provide educators with updates and new information about teach­ing, learning, and working. “Our focus is always on safety and clarity for educators, stu­dents, and families,” said MSEA President Cheryl Bost. “That includes making sure educators are aware […]
Legal Questions

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Am I Covered by Workers' Compensation If I Contract Coronavirus at Work?

Am I Covered by Workers’ Compensation If I Contract Coronavirus at Work? Right now, the answer is most likely no for public school employees. The current workers’ compensation provisions provide coverage for an “occupational illness or disease” that arises out of and in the course of employment. In order to meet the threshold requirement that […]
Coronavirus and Schools|Educator Voice

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A Message from MSEA President Cheryl Bost

We’re still in search of real leadership. Educators are continuously let down by Superintendent Salmon and Governor Hogan when it comes to the supports and realistic expectations and com­munication needed to deliver a quality education during this raging pandemic. This lack of leadership, combined with continued federal inaction to deliver a much-needed stimulus package, is […]
Educator Voice|Elections

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We're Celebrating Big Wins across the State in 2020

While the results of the 2020 election across the country will be debated and analyzed for years to come, for Maryland educators, the results are pretty darn good! In Worcester County, Donald Smack, Sr., a retired head custodian and association build­ing rep, is among the dozens of MSEA and local association endorsed candidates to be […]
Educator Voice|Elections

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Retired English Teacher Elected to Eastern Shore BOE

When Caroline County educator Donna DiGiacomo decided to run for her local board of education, it was because she was fed up. “I’m from Jersey,” she said, “and I thought I need to do something about this or just shut up. And I’m not gonna shut up.” Starting December 1, she’ll be fighting for respect […]
Elections

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Finally! An Educator in the White House!

The election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to the White House brings the excit­ing prospect of an increased voice for educators and the expectation that federal public educa­tion policy will be driven by experienced educators. In NEA member Dr. Jill Biden, America will have a career educa­tor as First Lady who plans to continue […]
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