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Governor Underscores Commitment to K-12, Educators in State of State

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS State of State Includes Respect for Educators On Wednesday, in his fourth State of the State address Gov. Moore outlined his commitment to his agenda to improve life for Marylanders, and celebrated some achievements in the K-12 public education realm, including reducing the educator shortage by nearly half and improving literacy […]
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Bills to Rein in Brutal Immigration Law Enforcement Tactics Advance

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Bills to Restrain Law Enforcement Behavior, Local Agreements Swiftly Move Legislation in response to the Trump Administration’s merciless tactics in the guise of immigration law enforcement has swiftly passed in each chamber and crossed over to opposite chambers. In alignment with MSEA’s legislative priorities to protect vulnerable Marylanders, MSEA supports the […]
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MSEA Briefs Legislators on Blueprint Progress, Session Goals

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA Enlightens Lawmakers about Major Education Issues, Progress On Wednesday, MSEA President Paul Lemle, Vice President Nikki Woodward, and Executive Director Sean Johnson informed members of the House Ways and Means and Appropriations committees of the progress made by the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future so far, the need to remain committed […]
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Governor's Budget Sees Public Schools As Foundation of Everything

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Budget Keeps Commitment to Education as State’s Foundation The governor presented a $71 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027 built on three foundational pillars: protect Marylanders, increase affordability, and increase Maryland’s economic competitiveness. The governor emphasized that those three pillars depend on K-12 public education. “Our schools are the foundation […]
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2026 Session Begins: MSEA Prioritizes Educator Workplace, Budget, Rights, Testing

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA Advances Legislative Priorities Amid Intense Federal, Local Pressures The 447th General Assembly session opened on Wednesday, at the start of an election year for all 188 seats in the legislature. As session opens, Maryland faces challenges to ongoing and new commitments: federal chaos creating funding uncertainty, educator shortages, a national […]
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$19 Million Grant Will Help Close Educator Shortage Gap

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Grow Your Own Grant, Recruiting Plan Tackle Educator Shortage Gov. Moore announced the first round of a $19 million Grow Your Own grant program to support education support professionals (ESPs) and non-licensed school staff looking to teach, with a particular encouragement for men to join the profession. This continues the progress […]
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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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