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Legislation Introduced to Improve Educators' Working Conditions

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLISLegislation to Improve Educator Working Conditions among Bills Introduced Thursday at 5 p.m. saw the final deadline pass for legislators to file bills to be considered this session, which ends on April 11. Any Senate bill introduced after the 27th calendar day (which was February 6) of a session and any House […]
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2023 General Assembly: Workload and Class Size among MSEA's Legislative Priorities

When it developed the union’s 2023 legislative priorities, MSEA’s member-led Legislative and Citizenship Committee sought to improve the extreme workload issues exacerbated by staffing shortages in every school building. The committee’s priorities also focused on strengthening the Blueprint to address the shortages through pay raises and strengthening educator voice and worker’s rights. In a letter […]
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My Turn: Pandora Jones

When I started in the school system, I was a paraeducator working with kids with special needs. My son was in elementary school at the time and it was an opportunity for us to be in the same district and on the same schedule, which allowed me to spend more time with him. After 10 […]
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The Good Trouble Questionnaire: Everett Evansky

Welcome to MSEA’s new Good Trouble Questionnaire where we ask member-activists why they do what they do for public education and the causes they believe in. In this issue, MSEA science teacher Everett Evansky takes the questionnaire. What do you love the most about public schools? I am proud that we strive to welcome all […]
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Gov. Moore's State of the State Highlights Actions to Support Students and Schools

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Moore’s State of the State Outlines Aim to End Childhood Poverty, Expand Service among All Marylanders Governor Wes Moore’s State of the State address underscored his historic commitment to schools, educators, and students, and called on all Marylanders to adopt a service mentality to collaboratively reach Maryland’s goals. During his speech, […]
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Analyzing Gov. Moore's Historic $8.8 Billion Education Budget

Senate Bill 181/House Bill 200, Governor Moore’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2024, states that “education is central to fighting poverty and powering the Maryland economy.” Accordingly, he commits record levels of funding to both the operating budget for school programs and capital budget for brick-and-mortar projects. Following through on his commitment to address the […]
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Historic Session Opens with Plans to Address Educator, Student, Worker Needs

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Historic Session Opens with Plans to Address Educator, Student, Worker Needs Welcoming a uniquely diverse and qualified team of top state leaders, the Maryland General Assembly opened its 445th session at noon on Wednesday, under conditions no longer dictated by a pandemic. However, some positive pandemic-inspired conditions will continue. Full committee […]
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Legislative Priorities Address Staffing Shortages, Support for Educators, Students

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA’s 2023 Legislative Priorities Focus on Addressing Staffing Shortages, Supporting Educators and Students On Wednesday, the 2023 legislative session will begin, and a week later on January 18 Wes Moore will be sworn in as governor. A wave of electoral victories by pro-public education candidates, highlighted by Moore’s landslide win, shifts […]
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The Good Trouble Questionnaire: Paraeducator Abbie Bennett

Welcome to MSEA’s new Good Trouble Questionnaire where we ask member-activists why they do what they do for public education and the causes they believe in. In this issue, MSEA paraeducator Abbie Bennett takes the questionnaire. What do you love the most about public schools? Equal access to education for all students. What is your vision for […]
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