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Teachers’ Toolkits

    We asked nine teachers from across the state what they’ve discovered as they’ve navigated the school closure and what it means to their teaching practice and their students. Here’s what they said:   Giovanna Papa, Washington County This has been a new adventure for me in terms of strictly teaching online. I have […]
Coronavirus and Schools

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A Historic Year

We knew this could be a historic year. And we did make history by passing a brand-new funding formula, a huge victory powered by years of member activism. But like so much else, that landmark achievement will be overshadowed by an event which will unfortunately find its way into history books across the world: the […]
Coronavirus and Schools

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Educators Are a Critical Link for Students and Families

Educators have stepped up in a big way during the coronavirus pandemic — food and nutrition employees, custodians and grounds workers, office staff and tech support personnel, teachers, administrators, and so many more. Your work is critical to meeting the physical, emotional, social, and educational needs of our students. Thank you for everything you do and continue […]
Coronavirus and Schools

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Best Practices for Teaching with Technology During Coronavirus Closures

It’s an unusual and stressful time for everyone and for educators, students, and their parents, distance learning has its own unique challenges. Below are some helpful tips from MSEA’s FAQ on distance learning. Find a longer version of this FAQ and many more valuable documents here. Allow yourself, students, and parents some grace. Be patient. […]
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Breakthroughs: Making Connections through Power-Packed Read Alouds

  Philimena Owona is a 20-year educator who teaches English language arts in Prince George’s County. She is a graduate of Howard University and George Washington University. An effective read-aloud is captivating. It creates a vivid world that churns with questions that spark connections to new knowledge, skills, and concepts. Here’s a detailed method that […]
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The Blueprint Is More Important Than Ever

MSEA President Cheryl Bost and students rally in February before the bill hearing for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. (Photo © Stephen Cherry) THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Coronavirus Upends Legislative Process; Blueprint Plan Is Part of Solution The ongoing health and economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic have kept Gov. Hogan from acting on the nearly 700 […]
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What’s Next for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future?

Photo: Governor’s office THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Awaits Action from Gov. Hogan While attention is appropriately on the dangerous spread of coronavirus and containing it, much legislation awaits next steps after being passed during the General Assembly session that adjourned sine die on March 18. Among the important legislation waiting to […]
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What Passed, What Didn’t, What’s Next

Photo from Del. Maggie McIntosh on Twitter THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Passes in Shadow of Coronavirus What would have been a day to exuberantly celebrate the passage of the most important education legislation in a generation instead was overshadowed by the widespread coronavirus infection threatening the nation. On Wednesday at 5 […]
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How Students Can Get Meals While Schools Are Closed

  Photo: USDA With schools closed for weeks, food insecurity among our impoverished students is a real concern. Thankfully, school systems are stepping up to provide meals for students who need them. Below are links by jurisdiction of where and when meals are available. Note that this list is current as of July 29. If […]
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