Racial and Social Justice

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Racial and Social Justice

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MSEA’s Annual Racial Social Justice Summit

MSEA’s Annual Racial Social Justice Summit, Our Place in This Space: Establishing and Sustaining Intentionally Inclusive Mindsets, Behaviors, and Movements, is a one-day, in-person conference will convene educators, students, community members, and experts to discuss policies, practices, and ways of being firmly rooted in creating, maintaining, and fiercely protecting just and inclusive educational and community […]
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Racial-Social Justice: Building Capacity, Gaining Strength

A New Action Guide for Members MSEA’s new Racial-Social Justice Strategy, Organizing, and Action Resources is an online guide for understanding and addressing institutional and structural racism and systemic discrimination. It answers a need for quality resources and tools that support personal or organizational growth, education, and action related to racial and social justice. “Our […]
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MSEA’s 37th Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

MSEA welcomed guests to the 37th Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on January 15 via Zoom with keynote speaker Dr. Henry Louis Gates, member recognitions, and a celebration of student performance and visual art. The theme was: Knowing Our Roots: The Importance of Embracing Our History and Teaching It Truthfully. Dr. Gates is the […]
Professional Practice|Racial and Social Justice|School Funding

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ActionLine Special: Q&A with State Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury

Meet new Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury in this special ActionLine interview. Choudhury comes to MSDE from Texas where he was Associate Superintendent and Chief Strategy, Talent, and Innovation Officer in San Antonio and Chief and Director of Transformation and Innovation in Dallas. Grab a cup of coffee and meet this Maryland newcomer […]
Early Career Educators|Professional Practice|Racial and Social Justice

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2021 Maryland Teacher of the Year: "Teaching is a revolutionary act of love"

Meet Brianna Ross, Maryland’s new Teacher of the Year and a Baltimore County middle school social studies teacher who also serves as her school’s equity liaison and department chair. ActionLine interviewed Brianna recently focusing on the issues of race and inequality and her perspective as a social studies and history teacher. As a middle school […]
Educator Voice|Racial and Social Justice

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Spotlight on Racial and Social Justice, Safe Schools at 2021 RA

Delegates gathered virtually on October 15 for the 2021 Representative Assembly (RA) to help define MSEA’s agenda for the coming year and beyond. Discussion and debate made way for delegates to approve important additions and amendments to MSEA’s Bylaws and Resolutions. The MSEA Board of Directors, informed and advised by the President’s Council on Safe, […]
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Resisting Educational Racism

Minority Students in Montgomery County Organize Against Bias Cultural capital. It’s what we bring to the table every time we are present. Every interaction with another, a class, a meeting, a social encounter—the act of simply being seen and heard displays elements of our cultural capital. It can be the color of our skin, the […]
Coronavirus and Schools|Racial and Social Justice

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We're Turning the Lights Back On!

The Kaiser Family Foundation found that rates of anxiety and depression have quadrupled during the pandemic, with about 40% of adults in the U.S. reporting symptoms of anxiety or depression. That’s up from 10% in the first half of 2019. The impact of the coronavirus on adults showed up in measures of adult mental health […]
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MSEA's Human and Civil Rights Grants: Connecting in the Moment

MSEA members are connecting with students, colleagues, and their communities on some of the most important social issues facing our school communities. With the help of $500 grants from MSEA, the four programs on this page show the depth and reach of member-led efforts to advocate for, engage, educate, and support students in areas of […]
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