Coronavirus and Schools

Coronavirus and Schools|School Funding

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Crisis Demonstrates Need for New Leadership, Legislation

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Near Constitutional Crisis Warrants Leadership, Understanding The seditious, shameful attack on the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday wounded the fabric of our community and nation, and it reinforced the necessity of our work as educators, advocates, and community-builders. Our nation can and must deliver more just and equitable opportunities, but that will […]
Coronavirus and Schools

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Maryland Educators and the Vaccine: What You Need to Know

What Is the Vaccine Plan? Long-term statewide recovery from the coronavirus pandemic hinges on the timing and success of vaccinations. As we continue to look forward to the day when we can return to our classrooms and schools safely and sustainably, educators need to know where they fit into the coronavirus vaccination schedule. Like all […]
Coronavirus and Schools|School Funding|Union Updates

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Navigating These Times

For so many of us, finding our way in these times is becoming increas­ingly difficult. While we struggle to do our jobs, create balanced and supportive home lives, and maintain positivity, there are non-stop interruptions causing us to stop or change course entirely. We are making it, but there’s no denying it—times are hard. And […]
Coronavirus and Schools|Professional Practice|Racial and Social Justice

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Resources: Guides, Checklists, PD

MSEA’s Health and Safety Check­list MSEA strongly encourages every school to bring together a team of educators representing various job titles and parents to do a walkthrough of their individual school to complete our 10-page checklist, which reflects the advice of the Maryland Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and is also endorsed […]
Coronavirus and Schools|Pedagogy|Professional Practice

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Good Health Is the Foundation of Success

Caitlin Fregelette is a passionate advocate for student wellness, social-emotional health, and educating the whole child by supporting their well being. She is a health and physical educator at Calvert High School in Calvert County and was a state finalist for Maryland Teacher of the Year. With school closures, mandated distancing, a global pandemic, and […]
Coronavirus and Schools|Legal Questions

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Coronavirus and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations

As the Maryland State Depart­ment of Education struggles with leadership and guidance around the pandemic, MSEA continues to provide educators with updates and new information about teach­ing, learning, and working. “Our focus is always on safety and clarity for educators, stu­dents, and families,” said MSEA President Cheryl Bost. “That includes making sure educators are aware […]
Coronavirus and Schools|Educator Voice

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A Message from MSEA President Cheryl Bost

We’re still in search of real leadership. Educators are continuously let down by Superintendent Salmon and Governor Hogan when it comes to the supports and realistic expectations and com­munication needed to deliver a quality education during this raging pandemic. This lack of leadership, combined with continued federal inaction to deliver a much-needed stimulus package, is […]
Coronavirus and Schools

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MSEA Calls for Clarity: Maintain Distance Learning into January as Cases Climb

Given the statewide spike in coronavirus cases, Baltimore County elementary school teacher and Maryland State Education Association President Cheryl Bost has sent the below letter to State Superintendent Karen Salmon requesting a statewide announcement that schools will operate in distance learning mode until at least the end of the semester. Although educators are eager for […]
Coronavirus and Schools

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Letter from MSEA President Cheryl Bost to State Superintendent Karen Salmon

November 24, 2020 Dear Superintendent Salmon: As you know, we are in a time of deep stress and uncertainty as we face the daily challenges of life during a pandemic. We are seeing coronavirus outbreaks in schools across Maryland, and we are watching with despair the drastic rise in positive cases, community spread, hospitalizations, and […]
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