MSEA Statement about Speaker Jones’ Announcement
The following statement comes from Howard County social studies teacher and MSEA President Paul Lemle:
“Speaker Jones has been a trailblazer and a fierce champion for public school students, educators, and schools across Maryland. She has played an integral role in shaping and passing legislation that will have a long-lasting impact on Maryland schools and communities. From the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and its focus on equitable investment in all students to the Built to Learn Act and its emphasis on safe, modern schools across the state, to ensuring that HBCUs receive the funding they deserve, generations of students will benefit from her leadership, advocacy, and example. Educators appreciate her decades of dedicated service, partnership, and leadership, and know she will continue that work as a delegate. Educators look forward to working with the next Speaker of the House to build on Speaker Jones’ legacy.”