Racial and Social Justice

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 […]
Coronavirus and Schools|Racial and Social Justice|School Funding

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Recovery: Solidarity, Support, Success

Educators have always been on the front lines, whether helping students or families when systems fail or working together as advocates to make the changes that our schools and students need. The pandemic has only underscored the centrality of our schools to our communities, and the important role that they will play as we recover […]
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Grants Support Black Lives Matter at School

Educators across the state are doing A+ work on every front under the most stressful conditions—maintaining continuity of learning while helping students deal with the traumas of social isolation, the financial struggles of their families, and pervasive social and racial injustices. For these reasons and many more, we need to come together to fight for […]
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Our Country in Crisis: Resources to Help Adults Help Children

Check out these resources and visit nea.org, Advocating for Change, for more. nea.org Talking to Kids About the Attack on the Capitol nea.org Cómo hablar con los niños sobre el ataque en el Capitolio NEA Ed Justice Creating the Space to Talk About Racism in Schools NEA Ed Justice Confronting White Nationalism in Schools NEA […]
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36th Annual MSEA Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

MSEA hosted its 36th Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration virtually this year, and honored the memory of Dr. King and his legacy of nonvio­lence, the winners of MSEA’s Minority Recognition Awards for education, community, and leadership, and the student winners of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum High School Juried Art Show. Guests included NEA […]
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NEA’s Call for the Removal of President Trump

MSEA RESPONDS TO THE EVENTS OF JANUARY 6:The seditious, shameful attack on the U.S. Capitol wounded the fabric of our community and nation, and it reinforced the necessity of our work as educators, advocates, and community-builders. Our nation can and must deliver more just and equitable opportunities, but that will only be achieved through a […]
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Budget Picture Improves As Veto Override Votes Near

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Legislative Priorities: Override Vetoes, Protect Budget, and More As we transition to recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, veto overrides to enact the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and other important legislation that support education and equity will be our top legislative priorities when the General Assembly convenes January 13. Overriding the governor’s […]
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Resources: Guides, Checklists, PD

MSEA’s Health and Safety Check­list MSEA strongly encourages every school to bring together a team of educators representing various job titles and parents to do a walkthrough of their individual school to complete our 10-page checklist, which reflects the advice of the Maryland Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and is also endorsed […]
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