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April 19, 2021

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 […]

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 […]

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5 Ways You Can Help Stop Student Hunger

School breakfasts are already on the menu in most Maryland schools, but it’s still important to share information about nutrition with students and families during National School Breakfast Week (NSBW), March 4–8. 1. Don’t miss coloring books, fliers, and more from the School Nutrition Association (SNA) to promote good nutrition with students and families. […]

Opportunity Gaps|Testing

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MSEA Statement on Gov. Hogan’s Anti-Public Education Veto

Today, Gov. Hogan announced his decision to veto the Protect Our Schools Act, a widely supported bill that protects Maryland schools from privatization and creates a strong, transparent school accountability system. Maryland State Education Association President Betty Weller released the following statement: “Gov. Hogan’s veto of the Protect Our Schools Act isn’t out of left […]

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Maryland General Assembly Passes the Protect Our Schools Act

Widely-Supported Bill Would Prevent School Privatization This morning, the Maryland Senate passed the Protect Our Schools Act—legislation to strengthen Maryland’s school accountability system and prevent Betsy DeVos-style school privatization—by a veto-proof 32-15 margin. The House of Delegates then moved tonight to send the bill to the governor’s desk with a veto-proof 87-50 vote. “The backbone […]