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Join the March to Fix the Fund

On March 19, we’re marching to Fix the Fund. We want the General Assembly to pass the Fix the Fund Act to make sure that gaming revenues go where they were intended — to increase school funding. During the last four years, Gov. Hogan has used $1.4 billion of this revenue to plug holes in other parts […]
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March to Fix the Fund Set for March 19

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Introducing: The March to Fix the Fund Building on the success of last year’s March to Protect Our Schools, MSEA is planning another march in Annapolis called The March to Fix the Fund — which will focus on asking members of the General Assembly to put a constitutional amendment on the 2018 ballot to […]
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Inside MSEA: We’re at the Table with the Kirwan Commission

MSEA Executive Director David Helfman “MSEA’s priorities are determined by our members: increase educator pay, promote increased staffing levels, and prioritize support for schools with the greatest concentration of poverty.” — David Helfman The Kirwan Commission has released its preliminary report, containing policy recommendations in five major areas. As MSEA’s appointed commissioner, I’ve spent 17 full days in commission […]
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Teachers — Your On-the-Job Rights and Benefits

This is part three of a series about collective bargaining for Maryland educators. Read “Collective Bargaining — It Makes Your Contract Legally Binding” and “Bargaining Your Contract — Your Right and Duty.” The right to negotiate your work contract through your local education association is protected by law and only possible because the majority of your colleagues said “yes” […]
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A Word from the Legal Team on BYOD School Policy

Many public school systems have permitted students to bring their own devices and cell phones to school for use in the classroom. It’s a great way to maximize resources especially in cash-strapped districts. But the headaches for educators may outweigh the benefit when there is no policy or one isn’t enforced. Every educator has experienced […]
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Why Do Our Classrooms Still Look Like the 20th Century?

Chad Pavlekovich, Ed.D, is a STEM science teacher at Salisbury Middle School in Wicomico County. He has been a finalist for Maryland Teacher of the Year and is a Maryland Master Teacher recognized for his work with STEM education from the Future of Education Technology in 2015 and STEMCON in 2017. It’s 2018, nearly 20 years […]
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Lisa Nealis — “We’re Doing What’s Right and Paying It Forward”

Lisa Nealis is the receptionist at the Allegany County Board Of Education central office. Despite the challenges and obstacles we face, our goal is to ensure that our students have the best academic experience possible — but we’re also looking after our own as a family, doing what’s right, and paying it forward. — Lisa Nealis My 20-year journey in education […]
Education Support Professionals

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Education Support Professionals — Your On-the-Job Rights and Benefits

This is part three of a series about collective bargaining for Maryland educators. Read “Collective Bargaining — It Makes Your Contract Legally Binding” and “Bargaining Your Contract — Your Right and Duty.” Your right to negotiate your work contract through your local education association is protected by law and only possible because the majority of your colleagues said “yes” […]
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Toolkit: Snakes, Skulls, and a Zombie Hunting Permit

Chad Pavlekovich, Ed.D, is a STEM science teacher at Salisbury Middle School in Wicomico County. He has been a finalist for Maryland Teacher of the Year and is a Maryland Master Teacher recognized for his work with STEM education from the Future of Education Technology in 2015 and STEMCON in 2017. THE ICONIC POLYHEDRAL See portrait […]
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