Educator Voice

Educator Voice|Professional Practice

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WLT/MLT: Be the Change. Be the Voice.

Educators are all about helping students become the best they can be—leaders and contributors who can change things for the better in their own lives and in their communities. That means building confidence, nurturing empathy, and being respectful of others in their school and home lives. The 2020-2021 MSEA Minority (MLT) and Women’s Leadership (WLT) […]
Educator Voice

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MSEA Statement on the Hiring of Mohammed Choudhury as Maryland's Next Superintendent

Baltimore County elementary school teacher and MSEA President Cheryl Bost: “MSEA proudly represents over 76,000 educators across Maryland who are dedicated professionals and deserve a voice at the decision-making table. We look forward to meeting with Mr. Choudhury and hope that he makes it a policy to have educator voices at the table as we […]
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 […]
Education Support Professionals|Educator Voice|Union Updates

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My Turn: Randy Patterson

2020 MSEA ESP of the Year Randy Patterson is a paraeducator at Stevens Forest Elementary School in Howard County and the founder of Boys on a New Direction. Congratulations Randy! My journey to Maryland eight years ago was filled with ups and downs. Coping with both the loss of my dear mother and find­ing employment […]
Educator Voice|Professional Practice|Teacher Toolkit

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Toolkit: Technology and Computer Science Teacher Mohamad Dajani

Mohamad Dajani teaches foundations of technology and computer science at North Dorchester High School in Dorchester County. 1. Work Hard I try to follow my father’s work ethic. He worked so hard and cared so much. My takeaway from this is not only to support my family but to always do my very best. Nothing […]
Educator Voice|Opportunity Gaps|School Funding

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Inside MSEA with Sean Johnson

The coronavirus has changed every­thing, and it will have a major impact on how we advocate during the 2021 General Assembly session. Average citizens and registered lobbyists alike will not be permitted to sit in galleries during floor debate or committee hearings. Testimony will be done virtually. Lobby visits will be done via online meeting […]
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 […]
Educator Voice|Elections

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We're Celebrating Big Wins across the State in 2020

While the results of the 2020 election across the country will be debated and analyzed for years to come, for Maryland educators, the results are pretty darn good! In Worcester County, Donald Smack, Sr., a retired head custodian and association build­ing rep, is among the dozens of MSEA and local association endorsed candidates to be […]
Educator Voice|Elections

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Retired English Teacher Elected to Eastern Shore BOE

When Caroline County educator Donna DiGiacomo decided to run for her local board of education, it was because she was fed up. “I’m from Jersey,” she said, “and I thought I need to do something about this or just shut up. And I’m not gonna shut up.” Starting December 1, she’ll be fighting for respect […]
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