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A Reflective Lesson Study Results in the Quiet Hum of Learning

“Rather than showing students, I became the observer. Walking around the room, I noted struggling students whom I would later pull for a small group for re-teaching.” — Andrea Robinson-Tejada Andrea Robinson-Tejada is a National Board Certified Teacher in English/New Language and Literacy: Reading-Language Arts. She teaches ESOL and reading at Parkland Magnet Middle School in Montgomery […]
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Inside MSEA: $60,000 Starting Salary for Teachers

MSEA Executive Director David Helfman The Kirwan Commission’s January report recommends significant policies to better support our public schools and school children. From expanded access to pre-K to enhanced career technical education programs, from greater supports for schools in concentrated poverty, to greater resources for special education, the policy recommendations are critical for our success. One […]
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Toolkit: Art Teacher and Conservationist Michael Auger

Michael Auger on his Stella surrounded by his own drawings. Photo credit: Brion McCarthy. “Every artist has a muse and mine is nature. From my own artwork to my art lessons, the main theme is environmental education through the arts. I love seeing the creativity of my students’ artwork echoing back this greater understanding and […]
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A Word from the Legal Team on Working with Parents

Every educator wants parents who are involved in their child’s education. Time has proven to us over and over again that it’s essential. But some parents can go a bit…overboard. As an educator have you ever experienced a parent who: • Questions your subject matter knowledge? • Questions your grading rubric? • Complains about you […]
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“Everyone should be aware of their ability to enact change.”

How did MSEA get 8,500 members to Annapolis for the March for Our Schools? One word: ORGANIZING. Members studied the issues, attended skill-building trainings, held 10-minute meetings, educated colleagues in countless one-on-one meetings, made phone calls, texted co-workers, and wrote emails. All that work led to the largest rally Annapolis has seen in nearly a […]
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ESP of the Year Awards

Senate passes new national award for classified employees   On March 28, the U.S. Senate approved the Recognizing Achievement in Classified School Employees Act, legislation that provides national, annual recognition for the outstanding contributions of education support professionals and classified school employees to the nation’s public schools and the students they serve. NEA has nearly […]

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A Winning Session for Public Schools

Speaker Busch speaks alongside President Miller and dozens of legislators from both chambers at a February press conference announcing the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. SINE DIE IN ANNAPOLIS As the clock strikes midnight on another legislative session, we already know the 439th General Assembly session will be remembered as the beginning and end of eras. […]

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Kirwan Blueprint Bill Nears Finish Line

Photo © Stephen Cherry THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Kirwan Blueprint Bill Nears Finish Line The Kirwan Blueprint bill (SB 1030) raced through both chambers of the General Assembly this week and is now inches away from final passage. The Senate took up the legislation first and passed the bill 43–1 with several amendments. The House then worked […]

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Big Wins for Schools in Budget

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Big Wins for Schools in Budget For the past few weeks we have written about differences between the House and Senate budgets. Early this week, representatives of both chambers hammered out those differences in conference committee and agreed to the final budget that cleared the Senate unanimously (46–0) and the House with […]
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