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MSEA Offers Series of Racial Justice Workshops

Study how to create more just and effective learning environments at one of MSEA’s free Racial Justice in Education trainings to be held across the state May through September. You’ll learn how to talk about racial equity at your school or worksite, plus heighten your awareness on the history of race and racial justice in […]

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Read Across America Day!

Pictured top: MSEA Vice President Doug Prouty, University Park kindergarten teacher Lauren Martin, and the Cat (Martin’s brother, Lieutenant Edward Martin, Jr. of the Prince George’s Police Department). Middle: School cafeteria cook Libia Martinez preps breakfast for 200 students. Bottom: University Park students starting their day with a smile! Just like many school cafeteria employees across […]

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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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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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Next Steps on the Fight for $15, the Budget, and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future

MSEA President Cheryl Bost joined the Kojo Nnamdi Show this week to discuss the latest on school funding, living wages for ESP, and more. THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Budget Approved by Senate, Goes to Conference Committee Yesterday, the Senate passed their version of the budget bill (HB 100) by a unanimous 47–0 vote, sending the legislation […]

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March for Our Schools: Our Kids Can’t Wait!

Photo © Stephen Cherry THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS March for Our Schools Draws 8,500 Educators Monday night’s March for Our Schools will be remembered long after the red cowbells stopped clanging. Maryland had its “Red for Ed” moment, bringing 8,500+ educators, parents, students, and public education advocates to Annapolis to protest underfunded schools. The message — to address […]
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