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It’s Time for Maryland to Limit Standardized Testing

  MSEA President Betty Weller with legislators, educators, and parents at a MSEA press conference. When the Commission to Review Maryland’s Use of Assessments and Testing in Public Schools released its recommendations to reduce over-testing in July 2016, one recommendation in particular was hailed by commission members and educators: the creation of District Committees on […]
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“This Is Our Time to Shine and Really Send a Message.”

A group of TAAAC educators meet together for discussion at a local restaurant in Annapolis before heading up the street to speak with legislators. Meeting to speak with our elected officials is a powerful tool in affecting legislation and establishing pro-public education laws and policies. Throughout the legislative session, MSEA members gather weekly in Annapolis […]
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Gov. Hogan Announces Legislation to Weaken Charter School Law (Again)

THE WEEK THAT WAS IN ANNAPOLIS On Wednesday, Gov. Hogan expanded his school privatization agenda when he sent out a press release announcing legislation to radically reform how charter schools operate in Maryland. His release named several bad ideas: · Creating the Maryland Public Charter School Authority, an independent public charter school authorizer · Exempting […]
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Former Teacher Appointed to Key Education Policymaking Role

Photo courtesy Del. Luedtke There’s a new House Education Subcommittee Chair in Annapolis — and he just happens to be a former Montgomery County Public Schools teacher. Earlier this week Del. Eric Luedtke (D-District 14), a Maryland public schools graduate who taught for 10 years in two high-poverty middle schools, was named to the position by Speaker of […]
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Raising the Bar for ESP Professional Development

Pictured left to right at the ESPBC Professional Development Day January 17: Jovanie Jones, Robert Caperna, Tammy Hough, Evers Burns, Tonya Dentry, and Bill Voithofer. The Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County are raising the bar for professional development. In one year, they’ve increased attendance at the 1½-day professional development conference by 100% with educators […]
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Workers Comp — Do You Know Your Basic Rights?

Ouch. As an educator, you’re covered by Workers’ Compensation insurance from your first day of employment. This insurance covers you for any injuries that occur while on the job or driving from one work location to another. If you think an injury that should be covered under Workers’ Compensation has occurred, you should: • Immediately […]
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Where Should Your Taxes Go — Public or Private Schools? Voters Say …

A January 2017 poll asked Maryland voters a number of questions about public vs. privately-run charters and private schools. Their answers showed agreement across parties, regions, and demographics. Here’s a quick look at some results. Don’t miss the full story here.
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Toolkit: Lemony Snicket and This Guy Are Asking All the Wrong Questions …

Meet Thomas Dennison, a fifth grade teacher at Havre de Grace Elementary School in Harford County and a winner of a 2016–2017 $25,000 Milken Educator Award. Read his ActionLine article: “Q: How do we start? A: #truth” here. Here are some of his favorite classroom tools: LEMONY SNICKET BOOKS (See above) A great book is […]
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An ESSA Primer: Will Maryland Make the Most of ESSA?

Photo credit: National Education Association It’s been more than a year since President Obama signed the every student succeeds act (ESSA) into law — laying to rest the policy disaster known as No Child Left Behind. Now Maryland is beginning to take serious steps in the lengthy process of implementing the new law. The Maryland State Department […]
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