Up the Street

July 1, 2021

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MSEA Raises Voice in Blueprint Accountability; Transformative Education Funding in Action

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS 200th Edition of Up the Street As this 200th edition of Up the Street goes to press, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the importance of communicating legislative information and building a network of readers and activists who can use that information to improve outcomes for their profession, students, families, and […]

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Educators Have Voice in Blueprint Oversight As Implementation Expands

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board Takes First Steps As the full implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future begins, MSEA is proud to have President Cheryl Bost appointed by House Speaker Adrienne Jones to serve on the six-member Accountability and Implementation Board Nominating Committee. Bost brings an important educator’s voice to […]

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Summer Promises Recovery Efforts, Campaigns Ramping Up for 2022

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Legislative Successes Changing Education Already The coronavirus pandemic drove MSEA’s short- and long-term priorities during this year’s session to secure resources to safely and sustainably work and learn in our schools, as well as to provide the supports necessary for recovery from its impacts. Key to this effort was the successful […]

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Session Delivers Wins for Educators and Students on Equity, Funding, Pandemic Recovery

SINE DIE IN ANNAPOLIS Transformational Wins for Schools in Annapolis Historic Pandemic-Oriented Session Adjourns Sine Die At midnight on Monday, the 442nd Maryland General Assembly session adjourned sine die having enacted transformative new laws out of the 2,771 pieces of legislation introduced. MSEA closely tracked nearly 400 of those bills, which overlapped with MSEA legislative […]

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Legislation Supporting Educators, Anti-discrimination Advances as Session Speeds to Close

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Blueprint Enactment Ushers in New Era in School Funding and Pandemic Recovery House Bill 1372, companion legislation for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, made it to the finish line when Gov. Hogan wrote to House Speaker Adrienne Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson that he would allow it to become law […]

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More Funding, Resources, and Rights on Their Way for Educators

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Ready to Launch New Era in School Funding Following final action in the House and Senate earlier this week, only the governor’s signature is needed to enact the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future companion legislation (HB 1372). If the governor decides to veto, there should be sufficient votes […]

School Funding|Testing

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As Session Nears End, Progress on Equity, Testing, and More

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Blueprint Companion Bill Shapes Up with Amendments The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future’s companion bill, HB 1372, is making rapid progress towards the legislative finish line. The Senate’s swift adoption Thursday of amendments to the bill on its second reading indicates that final passage is near, likely with a veto-proof majority. Given […]

Coronavirus and Schools|School Funding

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Fight Continues for Safe Working and Learning Conditions and Equity

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Legislation Advances to Provide Educators Fairer Accommodations Process This week finds more educators and students returning to in-person instruction, while the coronavirus pandemic continues and vaccine supply remains short. Dedicated educators, who are eager to be safely and sustainably in classrooms and schools with their students, need and deserve adequate job […]

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New Legislation Ready to Help Launch Blueprint for Maryland’s Future

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Companion Bills Ready to Help Launch Blueprint for Maryland’s Future On Monday committees in the House and Senate will consider the much-anticipated and essential companion legislation needed to implement the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. MSEA is examining the details of HB 1372 (and SB 965) for areas that could be improved […]

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