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Using Our Power and Influence

Our big win in the 2019 General Assembly funded the first three years of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, adding $1.1 billion in new funding for improved salaries, staffing, and student programs. Now it’s time to update the state funding formula — making sure that every school in the state has adequate and equitable resources […]
Legal Questions

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A Word From the Legal Team on Social Media Posts …

Employees may mistakenly believe that the First Amendment protects their right to post anything they want on social networking sites. Unfortunately, school employees have limited free speech rights — employee speech is not entitled to First Amendment protection. Save these tips and share them with colleagues. Keep you and your job safe! 15 Tips from MSEA’s Legal Team Set […]
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Inside MSEA with David Helfman

MSEA Executive Director David Helfman. This fall, the Kirwan Commission expects to complete its recommendations on a new school funding system that will then be sent to the governor and General Assembly. The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future provided a $1.1 billion down payment on this plan, enabling school systems to strengthen pre-K and special education programs, […]
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What’s Are the Next Steps for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future?

Here’s a timeline of what to expect from the Kirwan Commission and the new school funding formula: Fall 2019 A workgroup on school funding supporting the work of the Kirwan Commission meets to develop recommendations on revising the state’s school funding formula. Late Fall 2019 Full Kirwan Commission meets to consider the subgroup’s funding recommendations so […]
Early Career Educators

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MSEA’s Early Career Educator Summit

“We want you to take pride in the great decision you’ve made to become a teacher,” says MSEA President Cheryl Bost. “And we’re here to support you every step of the way.” Don’t miss MSEA’s Early Career Educator Summit on November 23 in Columbia, to hear from your early career peers about how to make a […]
Racial and Social Justice

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Honoring Advocacy, Commitment, Courage

2018 MSEA Minority Recognition Award for Leadership recipient Kierre Vinson, a Carroll County member and reading specialist, with MSEA-Retired member Yvonne Gambrill. MSEA supports members and their communities through annual awards for activism on behalf of public schools and minority populations. “Our advocacy is not only for our students and their success, but also for […]
Pedagogy

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Thriving Through Discovery

“Persistence and comfort with productive struggle are skills that must be taught, built, and practiced like any other tool in a student’s academic toolbox.” — Katie Murphy Katie Murphy is a gifted and talented resource teacher and National Board Certified Teacher at Bushy Park Elementary School in Howard County. She is a building representative for the Howard […]
Education Support Professionals

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My Turn: James Connors

James Connors, instructional assistant, Friendship Valley Elementary School, Carroll County Like a bumblebee, I fly from class to class checking in on kids who need support, giving pep talks, and taking calming walks. I love this job because of what it means. But if someone had told my fifth-grade self where I’d be at 31, I […]
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The Promise of Community Schools

COMMUNITY SCHOOL: A center of the community that brings together academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement under one roof, leading to improved learning, stronger families, and healthier communities. A community school is a set of partnerships that creates a place of learning that helps students overcome the barriers that […]
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