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Educator Voice|Professional Practice

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Summer Recommendations from Maryland Media Specialists

Recommendations from Culture-Consuming Media Specialists Whether you’re a curl-up-in-a-cozy-chair-don’t bug-me reader, an earphone-wearing podcast devotee, a lounge-chair movie lover, or a fan of Kendrick, Dolly, Taylor, or Wolfgang, we all want summer to bring us some quiet time to ourselves. We didn’t have room for all the great suggestions, but remember that your library media […]
Educator Voice|Professional Practice|Teacher Toolkit

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Teacher's Toolkit: Matt Kline, Allegany County Science Teacher

Middle school science teacher Matt Kline is a conservationist, researcher, and environmental educator. Now an established middle school science teacher at Mt. Savage Middle and Elementary School in Allegany County, he was recently awarded the 2025 University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Richard A. Johnson Environmental Education Award. The award honors those who mentor […]
Educator Voice|Professional Practice

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Breakthroughs: Ditch Your Teacher's Desk!

Veteran educator Nanci Brillant is chair of the English Department at Northeast Middle School in Anne Arundel County. She was a finalist for teacher of the year in Florida, holds a doctorate in curriculum and instruction, and is a National Board Certified Teacher. Connect with Nanci on LinkedIn, and @nancibrillant on X and Bluesky. We […]
Education Support Professionals|Legal Questions|Professional Practice

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A Word from Legal: Investigations and Your License

The school year is over for many students and staff, but it’s always good to be reminded of what happens when a licensed educator is placed on leave due to investigations by social services or law enforcement. Many of these claims ultimately have no merit, of course, but it’s still important to know how and […]
Professional Practice|Racial and Social Justice|School Funding|Union Updates

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Trump's Project 2025 Threats to Public Education

From refusing to release promised funds to K-12 public schools, to vague threats demanding the removal of DEI programs, to ICE abductions causing deep fear particularly among immigrant students and families, the reality of the Trump Administration’s implementation of Project 2025 is making its way into our public schools and communities. It is happening now. […]
Educator Voice|Professional Practice|Racial and Social Justice

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Teacher's Toolkit: Nathanael Hatchett, Prince George's County Drama Teacher and Coach

Nathanael Hatchett is a a middle school educator who is both drama teacher and soccer and basketball coach. “I coach multiple sports at school and beyond, and when students see that we share this common ground, they are more willing to take risks in the arts. They see their coach, or another “athletic artist,” stepping […]
Pedagogy|Professional Practice

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Breakthroughs: Wellness As a Way of Life

Tierra Webb teaches physical education at the K–8 International Baccalaureate World School in Prince George’s County. She is also a curriculum writer, mentor teacher, and professional development presenter for the district. In her school community, she leads the creative arts team and coaches basketball. Outside of school, she continues to support youth through community sports […]
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Breakthroughs: Creating Opportunities to Build My Practice through Travel

Josie Perry is a National Board Certified teacher in Social Studies-History. She teaches AP Human Geography and Honors United States History at Rising Sun High School in Cecil County. Note: ActionLine reached out to Josie Perry, featured in our December issue, to follow up on her recent trip to Europe as a teaching fellow for […]
Good Trouble|Professional Practice

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The Good Trouble Questionnaire: Casey Day, Frederick County

Brunswick High School computer science teacher Casey Day is a veteran Frederick County and statewide education activist on many campaigns supporting school funding, LGBTQIA+ students and educators, and quality teaching and learning conditions. Check out her John Lewis Good Trouble Questionnaire! What do you love the most about public schools? I love the opportunities that […]
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