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Media Contact

MSEA’s media contacts serve as the principal contacts for members of the press, identifying in-house experts as well as educators in the field for interviews on a wide range of education topics.

Please note that all press inquiries should be directed to the contacts listed above.

Education Support Professionals

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Baltimore County Educator Named Education Support Professional of Year

On Friday, the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA), the union representing 75,000 educators across the state, announced Meghan Anderson, special education paraeducator at Parkville Middle School in Baltimore County, as MSEA’s 2024 Education Support Professional (ESP) of the Year today. MSEA President Paul Lemle and MSEA Vice President Nikki Woodward honored Anderson on Sept. 6 […]
Union Updates

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New Maryland State Education Association President to Lead State’s Largest Union

The state’s largest union has new leadership starting Aug. 1, as Howard County social studies teacher Paul Lemle becomes president of the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA), and Montgomery County early intervention infant and toddler specialist Nikki Woodward becomes vice president. Lemle will lead MSEA’s 75,000 members, building on the work of outgoing president Cheryl […]

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MSEA Statement on the Appointment of Dr. Wright as Maryland's Next Superintendent

Baltimore County teacher and MSEA President Cheryl Bost on the Maryland State Board of Education’s selection of Dr. Carey Wright as Maryland’s next state superintendent: “We look forward to working with Dr. Wright as she becomes Maryland’s next superintendent of schools. We’ve appreciated the opportunity to build the foundations of a good working relationship with […]
Elections

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MSEA Delegates Vote to Take Position of Support on the Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment

Recently the Maryland State Education Association’s Representative Assembly, which consists of hundreds of educators from across the state elected by their colleagues, voted to take a position of support for the Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment, which Marylanders will vote on this November. “We’re proud to stand with Maryland families in support of the Right […]
Elections

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National Education Association Makes Recommendations for Open Maryland Congressional Seats

The National Education Association (NEA) has made recommendations in Maryland’s three open Congressional seats: Sarah Elfreth in District 3, Johnny Olszewski in District 2, and Joe Vogel in District 6, following the recommendations of the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) Board of Directors. These recommendations come at the conclusion of an inclusive process highlighted by […]

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National Education Association Recommends David Trone for United States Senate

This week, the National Education Association recommended Congressman David Trone’s candidacy for the United States Senate in Maryland, following the recommendation of the Maryland State Education Association, whose members voted to support Trone at their annual convention in Ocean City, Maryland, on October 21st. The National Education Association represents 3 million members nationwide. Its Maryland […]

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Wor-Wic Community College Faculty Unionize, Affiliate with MSEA

Empowering themselves to improve working and learning conditions, the full-time faculty at Wor-Wic Community College (WWCC) have decided to unionize with the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA).  On October 27, the Public Employee Relations Board certified MSEA as the faculty’s bargaining agent. “We advocated for years to give community college employees greater voice and strength,” […]

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MSEA Delegates Vote to Recommend David Trone to NEA for Endorsement in U.S. Senate Race

Recently the Maryland State Education Association’s Representative Assembly, which consists of hundreds of educators from across the state elected by their colleagues, voted to move forward with an endorsement recommendation to the National Education Association (NEA) of David Trone for U.S. Senate. Since this is a federal race, NEA must take further action, which has […]

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MSEA President Cheryl Bost on Superintendent Choudhury Announcement

The following statement can be attributed to Baltimore County fourth and fifth grade teacher and MSEA President Cheryl Bost: “We appreciate Superintendent Choudhury’s service and his willingness to always have an open door for educators, his strong focus on the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, and his data-driven decision-making to help our most challenged students and […]
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