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Locals Fight for Recognition and Respect

Frederick County ESPs Ask BOE for Bill of Rights EndorsementOn November 19, members of the Frederick Association of School Support Employees (FASSE) filled a section of the county’s board of education meeting room with red t-shirts and blown up versions of the 450 postcards they hand delivered to the board members. FASSE is asking the […]
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Looking Ahead: MSEA's Priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session

The 2026 General Assembly session arrives at a defining moment for Maryland’s public schools, students, and educators. Even with recent significant progress, Maryland faces real challenges: funding uncertainty, educator shortages, a national push toward vouchers, and the ongoing needs of vulnerable communities. Our union will again play a critical role in keeping our public schools […]
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$19 Million Grant Will Help Close Educator Shortage Gap

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Grow Your Own Grant, Recruiting Plan Tackle Educator Shortage Gov. Moore announced the first round of a $19 million Grow Your Own grant program to support education support professionals (ESPs) and non-licensed school staff looking to teach, with a particular encouragement for men to join the profession. This continues the progress […]
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MSEA Delegates Recommend Re-Electing Moore, Lierman, Brown

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA Delegates Endorse Moore, Lierman, Brown for Re-Election, Murray-Lewis for State Board On October 17-18, during the MSEA Fall Representative Assembly (RA), delegates representing MSEA’s 76,000 members voted to support Gov. Wes Moore, Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, and Attorney General Anthony Brown for re-election in the 2026 statewide […]
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Apprenticeship Program Built to Expand Educator Workforce

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Governor Launches Apprenticeship Program to Expand Educator Workforce The first state-sponsored registered teacher apprenticeship program has begun. It is a welcome step toward closing the educator gap designed in collaboration among MSEA, Gov. Moore, and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). The program addresses the financial barriers to the profession. […]
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MSEA Makes Case for More Funding, Support, and Time for Educators

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA Advocates before State Board on Educator Priorities MSEA was at the table on August 26 when the Maryland State Board of Education (SBOE) invited stakeholders to discuss policy and legislative priorities that will provide K-12 students with the resources and tools to develop and pursue their goals. MSEA President Paul […]
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Federal Voucher Scheme Threatens Public Schools

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Trump’s Voucher Scheme Takes from 90% of Students to Enrich Private Schools The vast majority of K-12 students, 90% of whom attend public schools, risk losing more of the resources that they need and deserve if the Trump Administration voucher scheme takes hold. The plan, which has an opt-in provision for […]
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New AIB-MSDE Agreement Clarifies Future of Blueprint Implementation

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS AIB, MSDE Strategize Implementing Blueprint for Maryland’s Future As the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future continues to ramp up, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) have signed a memorandum of understanding to clarify responsibilities and streamline implementation. The MoU identifies their unique roles […]
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How Does Your Pay Compare?

NEA’s recently released annual report on educator pay data found that the average national teacher salary increased 5% from 22-23 to 23-24 but increased 6.2% in Maryland—the 10th best annual improvement overall. Adding to that positive news is that our state’s average teacher salary is 7th highest, leapfrogging New Jersey, a long-time leader. Average pay […]
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