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The Blueprint's Accountability and Implementation Board: What Is It?

The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future brings with it not just transformative new levels of funding, but new accountability structures to make sure that funding goes where it should through the new Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB). MSEA is proud to have Presi­dent Cheryl Bost recently appoint­ed by House Speaker Adrienne Jones to serve on the […]
Coronavirus and Schools|Legal Questions

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A Word from Legal

Is There a Telework Option for the 2021-2022 School Year? This past school year, many employees were granted telework as an accommodation for medical conditions that the CDC identified as placing them at risk of serious illness if exposed to the coronavirus. Based upon current conditions, such an accommodation will end when educators return to […]
Elections

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Inside MSEA with Sean Johnson

The 2022 Elections Are Here! With multiple candidates for governor announced and running for both the Democratic and Republican nominations, it is clear that Campaign 2022 is well underway. MSEA is already engaging these  candidates and will provide opportunities for delegates to meet them at the Fall Representative Assembly. Our union engages in state and […]
Coronavirus and Schools

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A Message from MSEA President Cheryl Bost

“THE HARDEST YEAR OF MY CAREER.” I’ve heard this sentiment from many educators as they describe the past year. You turned challenges into opportunities and made herculean efforts to turn it into a successful year for students. You learned new technology and safety protocols on the fly and taught students both in your classroom and […]
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Educators Have Voice in Blueprint Oversight As Implementation Expands

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board Takes First Steps As the full implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future begins, MSEA is proud to have President Cheryl Bost appointed by House Speaker Adrienne Jones to serve on the six-member Accountability and Implementation Board Nominating Committee. Bost brings an important educator’s voice to […]
School Funding

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Summer Promises Recovery Efforts, Campaigns Ramping Up for 2022

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Legislative Successes Changing Education Already The coronavirus pandemic drove MSEA’s short- and long-term priorities during this year’s session to secure resources to safely and sustainably work and learn in our schools, as well as to provide the supports necessary for recovery from its impacts. Key to this effort was the successful […]
Professional Practice|Racial and Social Justice

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MSEA's Human and Civil Rights Grants: Connecting in the Moment

MSEA members are connecting with students, colleagues, and their communities on some of the most important social issues facing our school communities. With the help of $500 grants from MSEA, the four programs on this page show the depth and reach of member-led efforts to advocate for, engage, educate, and support students in areas of […]
Education Support Professionals

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My Turn: Susan Sommers and Angel

Meet Angel! I would like to introduce Angel. She is a 16-month-old female black Labrador who is training to become a service dog for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI). Angel is one of 15 pups my family and I have raised with the support, kindness, and help of the staff and students of South Penn […]
Professional Practice|Teacher Toolkit

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Toolkit: Welding Teacher Richard Stephens

The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future opens doors across the state to expanded career and technical education (CTE) like Richard Stephen’s award-winning welding program at Worcester Technical High School in Worcester County. The past year has seen many creative work-arounds for learning hands-on skills. Now that students are back in the classroom, they can put all […]
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