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Be the Change Be the Voice 2022

MSEA’s success depends on building power through strong leaders and a motivated and engaged membership at both the local and state levels. Leadership is a learned skill, one that requires forming and articulating a vision, understanding the nuances of human behavior, relationship building, reflection, and humility. At MSEA, two of the mainstays of leadership development […]
Racial and Social Justice

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Letter from MSEA President Cheryl Bost to the Carroll County Board of Education

June 9, 2022 President Kiler, Vice President Battaglia, and members of the Carroll County Board of Education: The Carroll County Board of Education’s vote last night to ban pride flags in Carroll County Public Schools—during a month in which we are celebrating the progress made and challenges faced by our LGBTQ+ neighbors, family members, and […]
Education Support Professionals

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Wins for Support Staff Bonuses, Anti-discrimination in Schools

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Bills to Prevent Discrimination, Increase Education Support Professional Wages Become Law without Hogan’s Signature Thanks to legislators and education advocates, legislation to improve education support professional (ESP) wages and anti-discrimination measures became law without Gov. Hogan’s signature last Friday. Despite Hogan’s silence on both the anti-discrimination law in House Bill 850, […]
Education Support Professionals|School Funding

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Key Education Bills Waiting on Gov. Hogan's Action

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Hogan Has Yet to Act on Anti-Discrimination, Education Support Professional Wages, Virtual Education Bills Some hard-won legislative achievements that MSEA fought for on behalf of students and educators passed this year and await action by Gov. Hogan. House Bill 850, sponsored by Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins (D-Montgomery), prohibits all schools that receive […]
Education Support Professionals|Educator Voice|Racial and Social Justice|School Funding

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What the 2022 General Assembly Session Means for Educators

This General Assembly session continued the work of short- and long-term recovery from the pandemic and reinvigorating support for schools, students, and educators driven by the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and its promise of improved staffing, salaries, focus on the recruitment and retention of all educators, and expanded student programs. MSEA members and lobbyists worked […]
Education Support Professionals

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Para-Pro Assessment Prep

As more and more districts in Maryland require para-professionals and classroom aides to be certified through the ParaPro Assessment (particularly in Title I schools), MSEA members are taking advantage of a new assessment preparation training program especially for education support professionals called ParaPro Prep. ParaPro Assessment Prep is modeled after MSEA’s successful Praxis Prep that […]
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 […]
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