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NEA’s Call for the Removal of President Trump

MSEA RESPONDS TO THE EVENTS OF JANUARY 6:The seditious, shameful attack on the U.S. Capitol wounded the fabric of our community and nation, and it reinforced the necessity of our work as educators, advocates, and community-builders. Our nation can and must deliver more just and equitable opportunities, but that will only be achieved through a […]
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Letter from MSEA President Cheryl Bost to Gov. Hogan and Dr. Salmon

January 26, 2021 Dear Governor Hogan and Superintendent Salmon: No one wants to get back to school safely and sustainably more than educators. We, the educators working daily with students and families, are painfully aware of the effects of this year’s challenges and trauma upon our students and their families. We are frustrated by the […]
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Bullying and Budgets Define the Week

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Hogan $49 Billion Budget; Education Share Designed to Address Pandemic Governor Hogan proposed a $49 billion fiscal year 2022 state budget on Wednesday that appears to fund most state aid for education, in the aggregate, at least equal to last year. Of course, when he annually congratulates himself for setting a […]
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2021 General Assembly Starts With Unprecedented Pandemic Protocols

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS “Unprecedented” Experience Carries Over from 2020 to 2021 General Assembly A week after the inconceivable attack on the U.S. Capitol, the start of the 442nd Maryland General Assembly was like the end of last year’s session, rearranged by unprecedented pandemic-inspired procedures and heightened levels of anxiety. Increased law enforcement presence is […]
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Crisis Demonstrates Need for New Leadership, Legislation

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Near Constitutional Crisis Warrants Leadership, Understanding The seditious, shameful attack on the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday wounded the fabric of our community and nation, and it reinforced the necessity of our work as educators, advocates, and community-builders. Our nation can and must deliver more just and equitable opportunities, but that will […]
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Budget Picture Improves As Veto Override Votes Near

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Legislative Priorities: Override Vetoes, Protect Budget, and More As we transition to recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, veto overrides to enact the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and other important legislation that support education and equity will be our top legislative priorities when the General Assembly convenes January 13. Overriding the governor’s […]
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Maryland Educators and the Vaccine: What You Need to Know

What Is the Vaccine Plan? Long-term statewide recovery from the coronavirus pandemic hinges on the scale and success of vaccination. MSEA advocates for vaccination as a critical part of the framework to safely and sustainably return to in-person instruction. President Biden has prioritized the re-opening of schools for in-person instruction, but he recognizes that opportunity […]
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Navigating These Times

For so many of us, finding our way in these times is becoming increas­ingly difficult. While we struggle to do our jobs, create balanced and supportive home lives, and maintain positivity, there are non-stop interruptions causing us to stop or change course entirely. We are making it, but there’s no denying it—times are hard. And […]
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Resources: Guides, Checklists, PD

MSEA’s Health and Safety Check­list MSEA strongly encourages every school to bring together a team of educators representing various job titles and parents to do a walkthrough of their individual school to complete our 10-page checklist, which reflects the advice of the Maryland Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and is also endorsed […]
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