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AP Black Studies Classes Back in Harford County

Harford County made the news this summer when the board of education there denied making permanent an AP African American studies course after a successful 2023-24 pilot program in three of the county’s high schools. The controversial discussion item was removed from two board agendas ahead of the June 24 meeting and announcement, an indication […]
Educator Voice|Professional Practice

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Educators and the New Literacy Policy

Of major concern in the policy proposal was retention and its impact on equity, workload, and capacity. Retaining third grade students who do not read at grade level, which is one of the aspects of the policy, has the potential to exacerbate issues of workload and staffing, and retention frequently has long-term negative impacts on […]
Legal Questions|Professional Practice|Racial and Social Justice

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A Word from Legal: Title IX

Title IX regulations, updated by the Department of Education on April 29, 2024, require public schools to adopt and publish procedures for the resolution of student complaints alleging any actions prohibited by Title IX by August 1, 2024. While various legal challenges have halted implementation in at least 21 states, it is still enforceable in […]
Educator Voice|Professional Practice|Union Updates

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MSEA's 2024 Convention and Representative Assembly

MSEA will be in Ocean City this month hosting the 157th Convention and Representative Assembly, October 18-19. With more than 500 delegates representing local unions from across Maryland, elected delegates will do the business of the union over two days—including hearing from new President Paul Lemle and Vice President Nikki Woodward, taking action on bylaw […]
Good Trouble|Professional Practice|Racial and Social Justice

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The Good Trouble Questionnaire

Matt Hatchett is a social and political activist, and 7th grade social studies teacher at Gwynn Park Elementary School. Matt’s part of a book club and mutual aid group that discusses radical books about history and theory. “Before the year ends,” he says, “we plan to serve the community through a free grocery program, and we have […]
Educator Voice|Professional Practice|Teacher Toolkit

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Teacher's Toolkit: Talbot County Spanish and ESOL Math Teacher Jeremy Hillyard

Jeremy Hillyard is a Spanish and ESOL math teacher at Easton High School in Talbot County and the county’s 2024 Teacher of the Year. “At the heart of my teaching philosophy,” says Jeremy,” is teaching the students that show up in front of you however they show up. This may be different to the students […]
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New MSEA President, Vice President to Build on Union's Accomplishments for Educators, Students

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA Welcomes New President Paul Lemle, Vice President Nikki Woodward MSEA has new leadership as of August 1, with Howard County social studies teacher Paul Lemle taking office as president, and Montgomery County early intervention infant and toddler specialist Nikki Woodward as vice president. A working musician who changed careers to […]
Education Support Professionals|Professional Practice|School Funding|Union Updates

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FACT or FICTION: The Truth About the Blueprint

The Blueprint is complicated and there are often contradictory messages about what it is and what it isn’t. At its core, the Blueprint really can transform public education for Maryland students and educators. It took years of study, debate, and education of school, state, and local leaders to become law. It reflects many of the […]
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Teacher's Toolkit: Melissa Carpenter, Charles County Fifth Grade Teacher

Melissa Carpenter is a fifth grade teacher at William B. Wade Elementary School in Waldorf and is the 2024 Maryland nominee for the NEA Foundation’s Travelers Insurance Award. Now established in her career, she was active in MSEA’s Early Career Educator program, which hosts an annual conference and supports chapters in local unions across the […]
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