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What’s next for school funding?

Part of the massive crowd at the March for Our Schools in Annapolis. (Photo © Stephen Cherry.) After three years of meetings, research, and public hearings about Maryland’s underfunded public schools, on November 21 the Kirwan Commission held its final meeting and took its final votes. So what does it all mean for students, educators, and […]
Educator Voice

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10 Questions with Rachel McCusker

Educators have our first-ever opportunity to elect an active teacher to the Maryland State Board of Education to serve as a voice for educators and students. It’s so important for us to have a strong voice on the board — which currently has zero public school teachers. When the board makes decisions on issues like school discipline, […]
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Top 10 Moments at the 2019 MSEA Convention

Whether you were in Ocean City and want to relive the highlights or didn’t make it and want to see what you missed, here are 10 of the top moments from this year’s convention: 1. Focus on Winning the Fight for More School Funding We’ve come a long way — and have an important opportunity […]
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71% of Marylanders Want to Increase School Funding

MSEA’s recent polling shows that more and more educators and Marylanders are understanding the impact that the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future could have on their jobs, students, and communities. The public is hearing us — there is strong support among Marylanders for increasing school funding. Here are some results: MSEA’s Ad CampaignOur 3-week campaign is all about […]
Teacher Toolkit

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Toolkit: Eastern Shore Band Director Leon Frison

  Leon Frison, director of bands, Kent County Middle School   WOOD BLOCK I often use the wood block as a metronome. I find it very useful when I need students to really feel a tempo change.    MIDI KEYBOARD I use this to enter pitches or rhythms. It’s very helpful when there is no recording […]
Legal Questions

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A Word From the Legal Team on Social Media Posts …

Employees may mistakenly believe that the First Amendment protects their right to post anything they want on social networking sites. Unfortunately, school employees have limited free speech rights — employee speech is not entitled to First Amendment protection. Save these tips and share them with colleagues. Keep you and your job safe! 15 Tips from MSEA’s Legal Team Set […]
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Inside MSEA with David Helfman

MSEA Executive Director David Helfman. This fall, the Kirwan Commission expects to complete its recommendations on a new school funding system that will then be sent to the governor and General Assembly. The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future provided a $1.1 billion down payment on this plan, enabling school systems to strengthen pre-K and special education programs, […]
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What’s Are the Next Steps for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future?

Here’s a timeline of what to expect from the Kirwan Commission and the new school funding formula: Fall 2019 A workgroup on school funding supporting the work of the Kirwan Commission meets to develop recommendations on revising the state’s school funding formula. Late Fall 2019 Full Kirwan Commission meets to consider the subgroup’s funding recommendations so […]
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 […]
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