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My Turn: Randy Patterson

2020 MSEA ESP of the Year Randy Patterson is a paraeducator at Stevens Forest Elementary School in Howard County and the founder of Boys on a New Direction. Congratulations Randy! My journey to Maryland eight years ago was filled with ups and downs. Coping with both the loss of my dear mother and find­ing employment […]
Coronavirus and Schools|Pedagogy|Professional Practice

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Breakthroughs: Good Health Is the Foundation of Success

Caitlin Fregelette is a passionate advocate for student wellness, social-emotional health, and educating the whole child by supporting their well being. She is a health and physical educator at Calvert High School in Calvert County and was a state finalist for Maryland Teacher of the Year. With school closures, mandated distancing, a global pandemic, and […]
Educator Voice|Professional Practice|Teacher Toolkit

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Toolkit: Technology and Computer Science Teacher Mohamad Dajani

Mohamad Dajani teaches foundations of technology and computer science at North Dorchester High School in Dorchester County. 1. Work Hard I try to follow my father’s work ethic. He worked so hard and cared so much. My takeaway from this is not only to support my family but to always do my very best. Nothing […]
Early Career Educators|Professional Practice|Racial and Social Justice

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Passing the Praxis: MSEA Works to Build a Diverse Teaching Corps

“Representation absolutely mat­ters and it matters for … almost every educational outcome you can think of,” Seth Gershenson told the Washington Post last December. Gershenson, a public policy professor at American University, is a co-author of the upcoming book Teacher Diversity and Student Success (Febru­ary 2021, Harvard Publishing Group). He says that teacher diversity should […]
Early Career Educators|Professional Practice|Racial and Social Justice

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MSEA's Praxis Core Prep: The Power of Representation

John Bailey is a student at the Community College of Baltimore County majoring in secondary teacher education with plans to attend an Historically Black College or University as a history major. He’s already a member of MSEA’s Aspiring Educators—in fact, he’s president of the growing CCBC chapter, inspiring others to become active early in their […]
Educator Voice|Opportunity Gaps|School Funding

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Inside MSEA with Sean Johnson

The coronavirus has changed every­thing, and it will have a major impact on how we advocate during the 2021 General Assembly session. Average citizens and registered lobbyists alike will not be permitted to sit in galleries during floor debate or committee hearings. Testimony will be done virtually. Lobby visits will be done via online meeting […]
Coronavirus and Schools|Legal Questions

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Coronavirus and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations

As the Maryland State Depart­ment of Education struggles with leadership and guidance around the pandemic, MSEA continues to provide educators with updates and new information about teach­ing, learning, and working. “Our focus is always on safety and clarity for educators, stu­dents, and families,” said MSEA President Cheryl Bost. “That includes making sure educators are aware […]
Legal Questions

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Am I Covered by Workers' Compensation If I Contract Coronavirus at Work?

Am I Covered by Workers’ Compensation If I Contract Coronavirus at Work? Right now, the answer is most likely no for public school employees. The current workers’ compensation provisions provide coverage for an “occupational illness or disease” that arises out of and in the course of employment. In order to meet the threshold requirement that […]
Coronavirus and Schools|Educator Voice

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A Message from MSEA President Cheryl Bost

We’re still in search of real leadership. Educators are continuously let down by Superintendent Salmon and Governor Hogan when it comes to the supports and realistic expectations and com­munication needed to deliver a quality education during this raging pandemic. This lack of leadership, combined with continued federal inaction to deliver a much-needed stimulus package, is […]
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