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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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Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is Introduced Days Before the March for Our Schools

Kirwan Commission Chair Brit Kirwan and legislative leaders announce the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future (HB 1413/SB 1030). MONDAY: March for Our Schools in Annapolis at 6 P.M. This is it! Monday night (March 11) is our March for Our Schools. Thank you for everyone’s hard work in organizing this event — it’s going to be a great night! We […]
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6 Steps to Get Ready for the March for Our Schools

    This Monday, 5,000+ educators will make their way to Annapolis for the March for Our Schools. We can add a billion dollars in new school funding if we make our voices heard. Get ready to show up strong to call for the funding our kids deserve! Here are 6 steps to make sure […]

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Fight for $15 Advances in the House

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS House Passes $15 Minimum Wage Bill That Would Boost ESP Pay This morning, the House of Delegates passed their version of a $15 minimum wage bill, 96–44, that has been prioritized by Democratic leadership this session. The legislation (HB 166), as amended by the House Economic Matters Committee, would gradually increase the […]

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Marylanders Agree: Schools Are Underfunded

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Goucher Poll: 64% of Marylanders Say Schools Are Underfunded Maryland received fresh public opinion data on a range of issues this week with the release of the latest Goucher Poll. Maryland residents were once again asked if they think the state spends too little, too much, or about the right amount […]

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Kirwan Report Released

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA Officially Announces March for Our Schools On Wednesday, MSEA President Cheryl Bost was joined by dozens of educator leaders and public education advocates in officially announcing the March for Our Schools. The press conference, held at MSEA’s headquarters, drew extensive coverage and helped get out the word about the upcoming event. […]

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Empowering Teacher Voice

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Senate Moves to Give Autonomy Back to Districts on School Calendars Earlier this week, Democrats on the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs (EHEA) Committee advanced legislation (SB 128) to return autonomy over school calendar decisions to local school boards, reversing Gov. Hogan’s 2016 post-Labor Day school start executive order. The […]
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Why the March for Our Schools Matters for Education Support Professionals

Hiring thousands more educators so students get more individualized support. Expanding career technical education and pre-kindergarten. Pay raises for teachers and certificated staff. There’s a lot to like in the state’s plan for what a new school funding formula could support. But we need to do more — specifically for education support professionals (ESP), the non-certificated school […]
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