Coronavirus and Schools

Coronavirus and Schools

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A Message from MSEA President Cheryl Bost

“THE HARDEST YEAR OF MY CAREER.” I’ve heard this sentiment from many educators as they describe the past year. You turned challenges into opportunities and made herculean efforts to turn it into a successful year for students. You learned new technology and safety protocols on the fly and taught students both in your classroom and […]
Coronavirus and Schools|Racial and Social Justice|School Funding

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Recovery: Solidarity, Support, Success

Educators have always been on the front lines, whether helping students or families when systems fail or working together as advocates to make the changes that our schools and students need. The pandemic has only underscored the centrality of our schools to our communities, and the important role that they will play as we recover […]
Coronavirus and Schools|School Funding

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Inside MSEA with Sean Johnson

The impact of the coronavirus has been felt in every county, community, school building, and classroom. Through all the challenges and trauma, educators and our union have been following the science, organizing together, advocating with a loud voice, and remaining focused on what our students need. Some members have been in worksites since the pandemic […]
Coronavirus and Schools|Educator Voice|Legal Questions|Opportunity Gaps

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Summer School Programs: Educators and Collective Bargaining

The American Rescue Plan (ARP), enacted on March 11, is a desperately needed boon of $122 billion to states and school dis­tricts to help safely and sustainably reopen school buildings and bridge the learning gaps stemming from the pandemic. The total allocation for Maryland schools is $1.9 billion. Two-thirds of this money should have been […]
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 […]
Coronavirus and Schools

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HB 1322: Protecting Vulnerable Educators Seeking Coronavirus Accommodations

No one should be made to choose between their job and their health or the health of their family members.
Coronavirus and Schools|Testing

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Legislation Heard to Protect Accommodations, Job Security for Educators

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Legislation Heard on Educator Accommodations, Job Security, Safe Working Conditions As the coronavirus pandemic in Maryland enters its second year this week, educators need and deserve adequate job and health protections. In HB 1322, sponsored by Del. Alonzo Washington (D-22) and supported by MSEA, educators would avoid having to choose between […]
Coronavirus and Schools

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MSEA President Cheryl Bost's Public Comments at the February 23 State Board Meeting

Good morning President Crawford, Vice President Halle, and members of the board. As many students return to their classrooms and hopefully begin the long road back to normalcy, we need time to address social-emotional challenges and trauma exacerbated by the pandemic. We need to re-instill confidence in students that their schools are safe places that […]
Coronavirus and Schools|School Funding

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Advocating for Resources for Recovery, Safety, and Real Collaboration

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA, Legislators Seek More Funding for Education Recovery as Hogan Budget Gets Further Scrutiny As legislators focus on the path to recovery from the pandemic, this week Senate Democrats proposed adding $520 million to Hogan’s $1 billion RELIEF Act, which is separate from the governor’s $49 billion budget bill. The Senate […]
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