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MSEA Delegates Recommend Re-Electing Moore, Lierman, Brown

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA Delegates Endorse Moore, Lierman, Brown for Re-Election, Murray-Lewis for State Board On October 17-18, during the MSEA Fall Representative Assembly (RA), delegates representing MSEA’s 76,000 members voted to support Gov. Wes Moore, Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, and Attorney General Anthony Brown for re-election in the 2026 statewide […]
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Apprenticeship Program Built to Expand Educator Workforce

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Governor Launches Apprenticeship Program to Expand Educator Workforce The first state-sponsored registered teacher apprenticeship program has begun. It is a welcome step toward closing the educator gap designed in collaboration among MSEA, Gov. Moore, and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). The program addresses the financial barriers to the profession. […]
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MSEA Makes Case for More Funding, Support, and Time for Educators

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA Advocates before State Board on Educator Priorities MSEA was at the table on August 26 when the Maryland State Board of Education (SBOE) invited stakeholders to discuss policy and legislative priorities that will provide K-12 students with the resources and tools to develop and pursue their goals. MSEA President Paul […]
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Federal Voucher Scheme Threatens Public Schools

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Trump’s Voucher Scheme Takes from 90% of Students to Enrich Private Schools The vast majority of K-12 students, 90% of whom attend public schools, risk losing more of the resources that they need and deserve if the Trump Administration voucher scheme takes hold. The plan, which has an opt-in provision for […]
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New AIB-MSDE Agreement Clarifies Future of Blueprint Implementation

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS AIB, MSDE Strategize Implementing Blueprint for Maryland’s Future As the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future continues to ramp up, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) have signed a memorandum of understanding to clarify responsibilities and streamline implementation. The MoU identifies their unique roles […]
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Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act Is Signed; Vast Improvements from Original Version

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act Becomes Law; Blueprint Implementation Proceeds With the governor’s signature on May 6, the 2025 Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act will go into effect on July 1, establishing reforms to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future that came about following much back and forth between the […]
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Educators Fight for Rights as Trump Threats Pursue Students, Workers, Immigrants

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Maryland Schools Commit to Support Civil Rights; Federal Judge Thwarts Trump’s Anti-DEI Efforts Maryland Schools Superintendent Carey Wright and State School Board President Josh Michael pledged that Maryland public schools will continue to uphold civil rights as court cases proceed against the Trump Administration’s assault on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) […]
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Session Ends with Fairer Tax Code and Improved Education Proposal

SINE DIE EDITION Session Ends with Fairer Tax Code and Improved Education Proposal The budget and fallout from federally orchestrated chaos absorbed nearly all the attention this session, as educators made sure their voices rose above the noise in Annapolis to protect funding for education and establish greater financial stability over the long term. Educators […]
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Legislators, Governor Agree on Budget; Further School Funding and Blueprint Details Emerge

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Legislators, Governor Agree on Budget; Further School Funding and Blueprint Details Emerge On Thursday, Senate and House leadership and Gov. Moore jointly announced they have come to agreement on a fiscal year 2026 state budget, using additional cuts and new revenue to solve a $3.3 billion deficit. Later on Thursday, the […]
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