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MSEA Prepares Legislative Priorities as Session Nears

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Approaching 2024 Session, MSEA Prioritizes Educator Shortage Solutions The 2024 General Assembly opens January 10, and MSEA is prepared to advocate for key priorities that members have identified. Key priorities include maintaining strong funding levels for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and students, educators, and schools throughout the state; the development […]
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MSEA Delegates Vote to Recommend Trone to NEA in Senate Race

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA Delegates Vote to Recommend David Trone to NEA for Endorsement in U.S. Senate Race On October 21 the MSEA Representative Assembly (RA) voted to recommend U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-6th) to the National Education Association (NEA) for NEA’s endorsement in the primary race to fill the seat from which U.S. […]
Education Support Professionals|Educator Voice|Union Updates

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What My Union Means to Me

At MSEA’s Summer Leadership Conference (SLC), member-leaders from across the state came together to learn more about leading for change-change that supports their students, colleagues, and communities. Strengthening union power across interests and locals is what MSEA members do to protect and improve their jobs and livelihoods–two of the most fundamental union values. At SLC, […]
Education Support Professionals|Educator Voice|Racial and Social Justice|Union Updates

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MSEA ESP of the Year Ivory Smith

Ivory Smith is a humble guy. Soft-spoken, yet deliberate, he is often the person in the room who has made the biggest impact on his community both as an activist in Worcester County and as the president of his local support staff union, the Worces­ter County Educational Support Personnel Association. Here’s a short list of […]
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My Turn: Kyvette Ruffin

I started my journey in the school system as a substitute teacher. I enjoyed it so much that I knew this was what I wanted to do as my career. I have been at George Washington Carver Elementary for the last eight years and it just feels like my second home. This job is rewarding […]
Educator Voice|Professional Practice|Teacher Toolkit

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Teacher's Toolkit: Monifa Tannis

Monifa Tannis is a vibrant 2nd grade teacher at Church Creek Elementary in Harford County. She signs off every email with a quote from the legendary educator Rita Pierson: “Teaching and learning should bring joy!” Click here to watch Pierson’s famous TED Talk, “Every Kid Needs a Champion.” FIND THE JOY IN THE JOURNEY Teaching […]
Education Support Professionals|Educator Voice|Good Trouble

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The Good Trouble Questionnaire: Rachel Hautmann

Rachel Hautmann makes good trouble for the Calvert Association of Educational Support Staff. She works at several locations in her county as a behavior technician and is an MSEA ESP Bill of Rights organizer fighting for a living wage, fairness, and respect through better contracts for all support staff. Rachel took the Good Trouble Questionnaire […]
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Connecting with Members through Strength and Unity, Seeking Justice

I’m thrilled to announce that this school year I plan to visit local associations, schools, and local events to hear from you–our dedicated members across Maryland–and discuss strength, unity, and justice. I can’t wait to visit schools and locals and do all that I can to support you in the important work that you’re doing […]
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Blitzes and ESP Bill of Rights Organizing Builds a Stronger Union

“We always say that one-on-one connections are the key to building a stronger union,” says MSEA President Cheryl Bost. “As we look forward to bargaining sessions and the 2024 elections, the connections we’re making in locals across the state in our ESP Bill of Rights and back-to-school organizing campaigns are how we win better contracts […]
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