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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 […]
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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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Where Did the Gambling Money Go?

In 2008, Maryland voters approved casino gambling at the ballot box. And in 2012, Marylanders approved the expansion of gambling into table games. Many people cast their votes in favor believing that it would lead to dramatic increases in public school funding. That hasn’t happened. Source: Department of Legislative Services The Education Trust Fund (ETF) […]
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Legislators, Educators Launch Fix the Fund Campaign

Montgomery County special educator Carissa Barnes flanked by President Weller and legislators at the Fix the Fund press conference on January 30. THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Legislators, Educators Launch Fix the Fund Campaign With the state facing a $2.9 billion funding shortage, MSEA teamed up with state legislators to announce the first step in a year-long plan […]
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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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Get $125 in Credit to Purchase Brand New Books for Students

Baltimore County teacher Heather McNeal’s class with their brand new books from First Book and MSEA. “I believe that books best serve as both windows and mirrors for children, yet my classroom library was lacking important mirrors for my African-American students,” said Heather McNeal, a fifth grade teacher at Halstead Academy in Baltimore County. “I took […]
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