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Letter from MSEA President Cheryl Bost to the State Board of Education

August 31, 2020 Dear President Crawford and Members of the State Board of Education, Today, after months of preparation, many students are starting what they, their parents, educators, and district officials can only describe as a first day filled with hope and anxiety. The remaining Maryland students will begin their first-ever virtual start to a […]

2025 ESP of the Year Criteria and Standards

Purpose: The MSEA Education Support Professional (ESP) of the Year Award recognizes the contributions of ESPs to their schools, communities, and their profession. The award is presented to a member of MSEA who demonstrates outstanding accomplishments and reflects the contributions of ESPs to public education. Eligibility: All current ESP members of an MSEA local affiliate who […]

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How to Be An Anti-Racist Educator Part 3

In this session we will build on the foundational concepts we explored in part 1 and part 2, like how to talk about race, what it means to be anti-racist, and how our own biases affect us. The goal of this third session will be to achieve a deeper understanding with an emphasis on what […]

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Praxis Core Overview Session

Join MSEA Praxis Core tutors to go over the basics of the Praxis Core, what each section looks like, study tips and tricks, and resources available to MSEA members. Our new Praxis Core program has been make possible by a grant from NEA’s Center for Great Public Schools. Our program consists of generalized support for […]

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Praxis Core Overview Session

Join MSEA Praxis Core tutors to go over the basics of the Praxis Core, what each section looks like, study tips and tricks, and resources available to MSEA members. Our new Praxis Core program has been make possible by a grant from NEA’s Center for Great Public Schools. Our program consists of generalized support for […]
Racial and Social Justice

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Dual Pandemics: COVID and Closure, Race and Equity

The heart of MSEA is our members—edu­cation professionals who join together lo­cally and statewide across a large number of job descriptions for the purpose of pro­tecting and improving public education for students, families, and our communi­ties. MSEA members are the strongest em­ployee union in the state—we pivot from our positions as dedicated frontline edu­cators to […]
School Funding

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The Blueprint for Maryland's Future: Now More than Ever

Click here to thank legislators for their past support of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and ask them to override Gov. Hogan’s veto of the Blueprint when the General Assembly next convenes. The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, the legislation passed in March with overwhelming bipartisan support, is designed to lift up every child in every […]
School Funding

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18,000 EDUCATOR EMAILS STOP GOV. HOGAN’S EDUCATION CUTS

Just three people sit on Maryland’s Board of Public Works (BPW): Comptroller Peter Franchot, Treasurer Nancy Kopp, and Governor Larry Hogan. Just three votes with a lot of power over a lot of money. That’s because the BPW can manage and amend the state budget when the General Assembly isn’t in session. So on June […]
Legal Questions

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Returning to Work in the Fall

Times are uncertain for everyone. For educators, students, and parents, the start of the school year will be anything but normal. We are certain, however, that it’s critical for schools to take proper actions to create a safe school environment. The CDC has recommended protocols for schools to implement before re-opening for students and staff. […]
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