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Facing the Billionaire Crisis

Right now we’re facing an affordability crisis. And a housing crisis. And a school funding crisis. And a voting rights crisis. And a crisis of our elections being awash in dark money. Add to this the assaults by ICE, ongoing military actions, attacks on our democracy, and crises of faith in our leaders and in […]
School Funding|Union Updates

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Inside MSEA with Sean Johnson: The Blueprint for Maryland's Future Is Working to Improve Student Outcomes

For years, educators across Maryland have said the same thing: when students have the resources, supports, and opportunities they deserve, they succeed. Now, new national research confirms the real progress made in classrooms and school communities across our state. According to a recent Education Scorecard produced by researchers at Harvard, Stanford, and Dartmouth, Maryland students […]
School Funding|Where We Stand

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Where We Stand on Attacking Poverty with MSEA President Paul Lemle

I wrote in the last issue that National Board Certified teachers increase student learning by 20% (the equiva­lent of two months of school!), and early readers taught by NBCTs are much more likely to reach proficiency. High quality educators are one of the “pillars” of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. Reducing the effects of poverty […]
Elections|School Funding|Vouchers

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MSEA and Education Advocates Urge Governor to Not Opt in to Federal Private School Voucher Program

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA and Education Advocates Urge Governor to Not Opt in to Federal Private School Voucher Program Gov. Moore—along with governors across the country—need to decide whether to take part in President Trump’s national voucher program, whether to reject this idea aimed at undercutting public school funding, or whether to punt on […]
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NEA, MSEA Endorse Educator Champions in Maryland's 5th, 6th Congressional District Races

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Trone, Boafo Earn NEA Endorsement in Congressional Races The National Education Association (NEA) has made a recommendation for former Maryland Rep. David Trone (D) in Maryland’s Congressional District 6primary and for Del. Adrian Boafo (D-Prince George’s) in Congressional District 5, following the recommendations of the MSEA Board of Directors. These recommendations […]
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2026 General Assembly Wrap Up

MSEA counted wins in every category of its 2026 legislative priorities: protecting public education investments, developing a fairer school rating system, establishing guardrails around technology in the classroom, standing firm against vouchers, reducing the educator shortage, strengthening worker rights, and defending Maryland’s most vulnerable people. Those gains will have real, positive impacts on classrooms, schools, […]
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Local Union Updates

ESP’s: Focus on Bargaining As MSEA’s ESP Organizing Committee gets ready to launch the 2026 Bargaining Guide, members are focused on an aggressive push for a $25 minimum starting wage. The new guide, developed by the MSEA ESP Organizing Committee and aligned with the ESP Bill of Rights, will include a uniform member survey that […]
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Session Ends with Wins for ESPs, Accountability System, Funding

SINE DIE EDITION Session Ends with Wins for School Accountability, ESP Rights, Better Policy When the confetti concluded the 448th General Assembly session on Monday at midnight educators could celebrate some important new laws and historic firsts. MSEA tracked 417 bills during the session to improve educators’ profession, expand equity for students, and support worker […]
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Worker Rights, Educator Voice, Revised Star System Advance as Session Nears End

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA Priorities Advance: Worker Rights, Educator Voice, Revised Accountability System Now just days before the legislative session adjourns Sine Die on Monday, much of the legislation that aligns with MSEA’s legislative priorities is a step closer to becoming law. With overall commitments to K-12 public education funding intact, next year’s budget […]
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