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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 […]
School Funding

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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 […]
School Funding

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Cheryl Bost: A Big Year Ahead

MSEA President Cheryl Bost The United State’s Women’s National Team dominated the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and won their fourth World Cup, becoming only the second nation to defend their title. As young girls, these athletes worked on their soccer skills day and night, persevered through injuries, sacrificed time with friends and family, and traveled […]
Legal Questions

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Family Medical Leave Act: New Progress for ESP Coverage

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Employees who have worked for the board of education for at least 12 months and at least 1,250 hours over the past 12 months. A 10-month certificated employee who has worked full-time during the school year will qualify for benefits under FMLA on the first day of work of their second year […]
Professional Practice

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What’s Play Good For? PLENTY!

Here are just some of the benefits of more outdoor time and play: Better school performance Time spent in nature and increased fitness improves cognitive function. More creativity Outdoor play uses and nurtures the imagination and encourages collaboration. Much higher levels of fitness Kids are more active when they are outdoors. More friends Children who […]
Education Support Professionals

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My Turn: Roy Jackson

Roy Jackson is the building supervisor at Pocomoke Elementary School in Worcester County. I started out at Snow Hill Elementary in 1998 as a custodian and two years later began working at Pocomoke Elementary where I am the building supervisor/head custodian today. The best part of my job is getting to know students and helping […]
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