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MSEA Calls for Less Testing, More Instructional Time

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA Advocates for Reduction in Mandated Spring Standardized Testing This week MSEA has been fighting for students and educators—who have enough stress navigating the myriad unique demands of education during the pandemic—to be given as much grace as possible from high-stakes standardized tests. In public comment Tuesday to the Maryland State […]
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What's Next for the Blueprint and for Protecting Educators' Safety

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Although MSEA and our members have achieved our top legislative priority—getting the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future enacted—important issues remain. Top priorities now include any companion legislation to the Blueprint and legislation to protect educators’ health and safety during this extraordinary pandemic environment. The Blueprint: What’s Next MSEA is advocating for transparency […]
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Big Win: Blueprint for Maryland's Future Becomes Law

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Blueprint Becomes Law, to Transform Education, Establish Equity After years of educator-led advocacy, the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is law and our students will benefit from a more adequate, equitable, and targeted funding formula that will improve the lives and schools of a generation of Marylanders. An overwhelming majority of the […]
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Blueprint for Maryland's Future Nears Finish Line

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Educators Get Blueprint Close to Finish Line As soon as next week, lawmakers could take the votes to finally pass the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, the once-in-a-generation education reform. Early on in session, the House of Delegates special ordered an override of the governor’s veto to this coming Monday, February 8. […]
Coronavirus and Schools|School Funding

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Advocating for Resources for Recovery, Safety, and Real Collaboration

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA, Legislators Seek More Funding for Education Recovery as Hogan Budget Gets Further Scrutiny As legislators focus on the path to recovery from the pandemic, this week Senate Democrats proposed adding $520 million to Hogan’s $1 billion RELIEF Act, which is separate from the governor’s $49 billion budget bill. The Senate […]
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Bullying and Budgets Define the Week

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Hogan $49 Billion Budget; Education Share Designed to Address Pandemic Governor Hogan proposed a $49 billion fiscal year 2022 state budget on Wednesday that appears to fund most state aid for education, in the aggregate, at least equal to last year. Of course, when he annually congratulates himself for setting a […]
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2021 General Assembly Starts With Unprecedented Pandemic Protocols

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS “Unprecedented” Experience Carries Over from 2020 to 2021 General Assembly A week after the inconceivable attack on the U.S. Capitol, the start of the 442nd Maryland General Assembly was like the end of last year’s session, rearranged by unprecedented pandemic-inspired procedures and heightened levels of anxiety. Increased law enforcement presence is […]
Coronavirus and Schools|School Funding

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Crisis Demonstrates Need for New Leadership, Legislation

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Near Constitutional Crisis Warrants Leadership, Understanding The seditious, shameful attack on the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday wounded the fabric of our community and nation, and it reinforced the necessity of our work as educators, advocates, and community-builders. Our nation can and must deliver more just and equitable opportunities, but that will […]
Racial and Social Justice|School Funding

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Budget Picture Improves As Veto Override Votes Near

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Legislative Priorities: Override Vetoes, Protect Budget, and More As we transition to recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, veto overrides to enact the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and other important legislation that support education and equity will be our top legislative priorities when the General Assembly convenes January 13. Overriding the governor’s […]
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