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What the 2022 General Assembly Session Means for Educators

This General Assembly session continued the work of short- and long-term recovery from the pandemic and reinvigorating support for schools, students, and educators driven by the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and its promise of improved staffing, salaries, focus on the recruitment and retention of all educators, and expanded student programs. MSEA members and lobbyists worked […]
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The 2022 Elections Are a Big Deal

MSEA delegates from every county gather in the spring every two years. Their two main tasks are among the most important they have as delegates—approving MSEA’s operating budget and endorsing candidates for the primary and general elections. At this year’s Spring Representative Assembly (RA) held on April 2, nearly 300 delegates took up recommendations made […]
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Education Support Professionals and Workload

As with many professions, the ever-changing protocols ensuring a safe and healthy environment for staff and students is overwhelming for school employees. This is particularly true with education support professionals (ESPs), especially cafeteria, custodial employees, bus drivers, and other jobs. This excess workload is seen in how the work is scheduled, the increase in the […]
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A Budget That Supports MSEA's Present and Future

During the Spring Representative Assembly, delegates unanimously ad­opted the association’s next two-year budget. I am proud of that support but also of the document itself. The approved budget reflects our priorities and commitment to the association’s strategic plan to build strong and stable locals, to lead the professions by elevating diverse educator voices, and to […]
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MSEA Member Wins Re-Election to State Board

Teachers re-elected Carroll County music teacher Rachel McCusker to a second term on the Maryland State Board of Education in a statewide election open to all teachers with an active certificate. McCusker cited these critical issues as topics in her new four-year term: Pandemic Recovery “We need to set new, realistic goals for student achievement and […]
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A Message from President Cheryl Bost

As we emerge what most educators proclaim to be the toughest year of their career, I am hopeful. These remain challenging times, but it is through the strength of our union, our collective voices, and our collective power that we have and will continue to persevere. I am hopeful that with this strength we will […]
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Session Wins: School Funding, Raising ESP Wages, Anti-Discrimination

SINE DIE IN ANNAPOLIS Session Ends with Wins for School Funding, Anti-Discrimination, Education Support Professionals Third Pandemic-Impacted Session Adjourns Sine Die At midnight on Monday, the 443rd Maryland General Assembly session adjourned sine die with victories for social justice, education equity, and wage improvements for education support professionals (ESPs). Those are just some of the […]
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Support Staff Wages, Key Bills Advance

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA’s Priorities Advance through Crossover, Including ESP Wages, Antidiscrimination, Pandemic Recovery Monday was the “crossover” deadline date in the legislative calendar for legislation to get through one chamber of the legislature to guarantee consideration in the other chamber. Several bills in play are MSEA priorities to address education staffing shortages, pay […]
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Fight for Educator Voice in Class Size Gains Momentum

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Committed Educators Testify for Class Size Bargaining Rights, Combat Great Resignation In the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, a lineup of congressional representatives joined state and local leaders and educators to advocate for House Bill 890, sponsored by chair of the House Democratic Caucus Delegate Jazz Lewis (D-Prince George’s), […]
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