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Good Trouble|Racial and Social Justice

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Shaneha Sotomayor, Charles County Assistant Principal

Shaneha Sotomayor makes good trouble for the Education Association of Charles County. She’s a member of MSEA’s current Minority Leadership Training Program. What do you love the most about public schools? I THRIVE in any setting where I can develop and nurture strong relationships with diverse individuals. What issues agitate you most about public schools? […]
Education Support Professionals|Educator Voice|School Funding|Union Updates

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Locals Fight for Recognition and Respect

Frederick County ESPs Ask BOE for Bill of Rights EndorsementOn November 19, members of the Frederick Association of School Support Employees (FASSE) filled a section of the county’s board of education meeting room with red t-shirts and blown up versions of the 450 postcards they hand delivered to the board members. FASSE is asking the […]
Educator Voice|Elections|Union Updates

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MSEA's 2025 Convention: Building Union Power and Presence

The 2025 MSEA Convention and Representative Assembly (RA) on October 17-18 was filled with 600+ delegates, special guests, and solidarity. “Members from across the state came together for two days of building pow­er, professional expertise, and friendships across schools, coun­ties, and job types,” said MSEA President Paul Lemle. “It was a great combination of serious […]
Educator Voice

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Montgomery County Teacher Elected to State Board of Education

Nicole Murray-Lewis scored a big victory in the statewide election to fill the State Board of Education active teacher seat held November 3-17. Murray-Lewis won 40% of the vote in a 20-candidate field. Her term in office will begin no later than July 1, 2026. “I believe that education is the greatest equalizer in society,” […]
Pedagogy|Professional Practice

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Unleashing the Power of Immigrant Voices to Transform Our Schools

Edwin Pérez is a local and state activist and award-winning Spanish teacher who champions equity for multilingual and immigrant students in Baltimore County. As a Spanish teacher in Baltimore County, my daily work transcends verb conjugations. It is an active commitment to con-structing a truly equitable, diverse, and inclusive educational landscape. As a union member, […]
Education Support Professionals

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Frederick County Bus Driver Alycia Weaver

People often ask me “What made you want to become a bus driver?” The truth is, I’ve always had a servant’s heart. I love helping others and I’ve always enjoyed being around kids. When I learned that our school system offered paid training for new drivers, I was thrilled. The process was extensive, and sometimes […]
Legal Questions

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Your Rights During Investigations

If your administration places you on leave due to an investigation by Child Protective Services (CPS), remember that as a member of MSEA you have rights! In Maryland, allegations of abuse or neglect require both the police and CPS to jointly investigate. If police are not present in an interview, remember: any statement given is […]
Elections|Where We Stand

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Where We Stand on Governor Wes Moore

This is an easy column to write! Let me put it as clearly as possible: we’ve never had a working relationship with a Maryland governor like we do with Wes Moore. Larry Hogan never engaged with educators in any way. He never responded to candidate questionnaires or interview requests, and he passed on every opportunity […]
Educator Voice|School Funding|Testing|Union Updates

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Looking Ahead: MSEA's Priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session

The 2026 General Assembly session arrives at a defining moment for Maryland’s public schools, students, and educators. Even with recent significant progress, Maryland faces real challenges: funding uncertainty, educator shortages, a national push toward vouchers, and the ongoing needs of vulnerable communities. Our union will again play a critical role in keeping our public schools […]
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