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NAACP, States Carry the Torch for Federal CARES Act Money

In June, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos launched another attack on public education when she tried to unlawfully impose conditions to redirect emergency federal aid from the CARES Act from public to private schools. In September, that rule—to require public schools to share funding with low-income students at private schools within the same district—backfired. Maryland Attorney […]
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Good Works: MSEA Awards

The Dorothy Lloyd Women’s Rights Award This award honors up to two people, a group, or a program for accomplishments in the field of girls’ and women’s rights. It is named for Dorothy Lloyd, a longtime union staff member. Nominees should be MSEA or NEA members (if eligible) and have demonstrated leadership in gaining equal […]
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Be the Change. Know Your Value.

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP TRAINING: NOVEMBER 13–14 Sponsored by MSEA’s Women’s Concerns Committee Deadline to apply: October 18. Learn more and apply for WLT here. “As we all strive to make sure we are inclusive and sensitive to the rights, opportunities, and inclusivity of all people, especially Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, there are times that […]
Coronavirus and Schools

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MSEA Steps in as MSDE and Governor Undermine Plans

It’s been a long, difficult haul—made more challenging recently as state leadership has attempted to undermine the planning and hard work of educators and local districts. On August 27, as schools, educators, and families were preparing for back to school under the most stressful of conditions, Governor Hogan and Superintendent Karen Salmon held a joint […]
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Your Health and Safety

We know the coronavirus is extremely contagious and can be spread by those who have very mild symptoms or are asymptomatic. It’s what makes the disease especially hazardous in school settings. With increased pressure to return students to the classroom, educators and our union must understand what is required to create and maintain a healthy […]
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Meeting the Moment for Educators, Schools, and Students

TOGETHER: MEETING THE MOMENT FOR EDUCATORS, SCHOOLS, AND STUDENTS I am humbled and excited to serve as MSEA’s next executive director. I begin this job with great appre­ciation to my predecessor, David Helfman. Thank you, David, for the suc­cessful transition and MSEA’s strong fiscal and organizational position that is your legacy. The issues and challenges […]
Coronavirus and Schools

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What Gov. Hogan and Supt. Salmon Don’t Want You to Know about Their $10 Million Reopening Grant

On August 27, Superintendent Karen Salmon stood with Governor Hogan in a chaotic, confusing press conference and announced that she was “strongly encouraging” schools to re-evaluate their school reopening plans and return to in-person instruction quickly. To aid this effort, the two announced that $10 million in federal funding was being offered to local districts […]
Coronavirus and Schools

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Reopening with Commitment, Despite Demoralizing State Actions

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Reopening with Commitment, Despite Demoralizing State Activity Educators have worked hard all summer to make this school year fulfilling and successful for all students. Despite the lack of specific guidance over the summer from the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), school systems drafted reopening plans as required and worked to […]
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Letter from MSEA President Cheryl Bost to the State Board of Education

August 31, 2020 Dear President Crawford and Members of the State Board of Education, Today, after months of preparation, many students are starting what they, their parents, educators, and district officials can only describe as a first day filled with hope and anxiety. The remaining Maryland students will begin their first-ever virtual start to a […]
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