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Why New Teachers Leave…And What Might Help Them Stay

Photo: Stephen Cherry In Maryland, nearly half of new teachers will leave the profession by the end of their third year. That’s a big problem, and one that needs to be addressed. Not only do new teachers deserve more and better support so they can succeed and thrive in the classroom, but students benefit from teacher […]
Early Career Educators

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Learn • Share • Discuss • Succeed

The supports new educators need and deserve are well documented — meaningful orientations to their new positions; strong mentorship programs; year-long internships; modern, relevant professional development and resources — yet rarely provided. It’s no surprise then that MSDE reports that “47% of educators in Maryland who have completed one full year, but not yet two full years, of teaching […]
Racial and Social Justice

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Organizing for LGBT+ Students and Educators

Sharon Zearfoss-Naugle with members of the Gender Sexuality Alliance at Governor Thomas Johnson High School. A quote hangs in Sharon Zearfoss-Naugle’s music room at Governor Thomas Johnson High School (TJHS) in Frederick County. She doesn’t know quite where it came from, just that it’s been there for as long as anyone can remember. It goes like […]

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Creating Community with Peace Circles

Ninth grade U.S. history teacher Robin McNair is a believer in restorative practices. “Just one suspension doubles a child’s chance of entering the school to prison pipeline. The use of these practices have decreased suspensions and expulsions, reduced the number of referrals, and improved graduation rates. They are game changers.” McNair, a member of the Prince […]
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Educators Lead on ESSA

When Congress passed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) last December — finally moving on after 15 years under the failed, testing-obsessed No Child Left Behind — one of its most important requirements was to include stakeholder input in the development of new school accountability systems. Not only were the days of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) going to be […]
Education Support Professionals

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My Turn: Gina Dean

Physical Education Teacher, Pocomoke Elementary School, Worcester County I believe that one of the biggest problems facing education and today’s society is obesity, inactivity, and the lack of volunteerism. It’s my mission to create a positive learning environment where students develop the physical and mental skills to be successful through individual and team physical interaction, […]
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Protecting and supporting the rights of transgender students

See resources below. The implementation of the rights of transgender boys and girls in school settings are evolving — but the fact that they are protected under law is not in question. If you are concerned about a transgender student’s safety, rights, or well-being, you must take action. If you are concerned about your ability to offer […]

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Teachers’ Toolkit: John Strange, Allison McMahon, and Regina Chessman

EMBROIDERY AND HEAT PRESS EQUIPMENT Students combine the soft skills we teach them in the classroom with hands-on application in our studio with embroidery, heat press, laser engraving, and screen printing equipment. OUR FAMILIES Our students are always hearing stories about our families — our number one source of inspiration and support! STUDENT TRANSPORTATION We rely on our […]
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Using Pop Culture in the Classroom

In 2010, the Kaiser Family Institute reported that youth between the ages of 8 and 18 were spending about 7.5 hours per day, seven days per week, using media, including TV, music, video games, and books. That’s up to 53 hours every week that could potentially be directed into learning. If we know one thing […]
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