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Kindness Begins in Kindergarten

  Kathryn Henn is an early childhood educator with 42 years of experience. She is certified in early childhood, elementary, and special education, and holds a master’s degree in special education from Johns Hopkins University. Kathryn is a Carroll County Education Association building representative. At a Carroll County Board of Education meeting a few months […]
Union Updates

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MSEA President Cheryl Bost: “Join me to be on the right side of history…”

It is such an honor to begin my term as your MSEA president. During my first month, I’ve had the pleasure of visiting five local affiliates and 12 schools across our state. These visits reaffirm what I’ve always known and seen in every school that I’ve worked in: we have terrifically dedicated and enthusiastic educators […]
Racial and Social Justice

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Address Inequity, Combat Bias, Foster Cultural Competence

With new offerings connecting directly with MSEA member needs, the partnership of First Book and MSEA is back offering more books, resources, and school supplies. The focus this year is on equity, bias, and cultural competency and — like last year — the partnership includes a curated selection of high-quality new books focusing on the theme with opportunities for […]
Education Support Professionals

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My Turn: Oliver McKinney

“When we accept and trust each other, we can come together faster, better, and with more efficiency and confidence for the safety of the entire school community.” — Oliver McKinney Talbot County Public Schools have been a part of my life for 10 years. At St. Michaels Middle High School, I’ve been an internship and work-based coordinator, independent […]
Teacher Toolkit

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Toolkit: Conservationist and Teacher Lolita Kiorpes

Conservationist and teacher Lolita Kiorpes brings to her science classroom an enthusiasm that opens her students’ eyes to what they can contribute as lifelong environmentalists. “North Point High School is the first Ocean Guardian School in Maryland and has earned four Guardian banners. I’m on my fifth consecutive Ocean Guardian School grant which has given […]
School Funding

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Insufficient Funds

Debbi is a 12-year Cecil County paraeducator. She works full time at her school, rents a room in her house on Airbnb, and is looking for a restaurant job. From Time Magazine to the New York Times, from Arizona to North Carolina (and Kentucky, Oklahoma, and West Virginia in between), the situation and status of […]

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Ben Jealous and Larry Hogan Debate Education — and It Got Interesting

Last night’s debate between Ben Jealous and Larry Hogan featured one question on education — with a lot to unpack from the back and forth. Here’s a deep dive on what was said, what was proposed, and what might leave people scratching their head. First, the Question The Washington Post’s Ovetta Wiggins asked: “Mr. Jealous, both you and […]
Testing

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PARCC Is Going Away. What’s Next?

Photo from Flickr. The news is out: Maryland is replacing the PARCC test with a new state standardized test, to be launched in the 2019–2020 school year. While PARCC’s problems are well documented, much about the new test is still unknown. So what’s next? PARCC May Be Going Away, But Standardized Testing Isn’t Annual standardized testing in […]
School Funding

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41% of Maryland Educators Work Second Jobs

Photo © NEA The Kirwan Commission is working on a plan to dramatically raise educator salaries — and not a moment too soon. A new poll of Maryland educators finds that far too many are struggling to make ends meet at home and keep their heads above water at work. 2 in 5 Educators Working Second Jobs The poll […]
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