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Strong Schools Work for Everyone

  Educators and public education activists throughout Maryland are approaching the outcome of three years of hard work — work specifically focused on making game-changing improvements to public education for every student, family, and community. “We’re at a crossroads,” says MSEA President Cheryl Bost. “And we have a chance now to lift our students and educators up […]
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Updates on the Budget, Veto Overrides, and Revenue Proposals

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Updates on the Governor’s FY2021 Budget Last week, we shared initial toplines from Gov. Hogan’s FY2021 budget proposal. The Department of Legislative Services (DLS) presented its fiscal briefing to lawmakers this week and we learned a few new details: · Despite Gov. Hogan’s claims last week, it appears his budget proposal is […]
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What the State Budget Means for Schools

The hottest read in Annapolis this week. (Photo: Governor’s Office) THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Hogan Introduces a $47.9 Billion State Budget On Wednesday, Governor Hogan introduced his FY21 budget proposal, outlining priorities and expenditures that total $47.9 billion. This increase includes the $355m for public education that was outlined in the 2019 version of the Blueprint […]
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Thornton Worked — and So Will the Blueprint

Asthe Maryland General Assembly begins critical discussions on the Kirwan Commission’s school policy and funding plan — dubbed the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future — some have argued that Maryland’s last major investment in public education, the Thornton Bridge to Excellence Act, was a failure. The Washington Post Editorial Board — conservative when it comes to education […]
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Education the Top Priority as Legislators Return to Annapolis

New House Speaker Adrienne Jones (D, District 10, Baltimore County) presides over the House of Delegates on the opening day of session. (Photo: Governor’s Office) MSEA Legislative Priorities Maryland has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create world-class schools that meet the needs of all students, but it will require the General Assembly to pass a new […]
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It’s CTE’s Moment

It’s CTE’s moment. Career and technical education (CTE) is taking a step into the spotlight. As students, parents, schools, and communities come together to make high school education the launching pad it should be for every student, whether into college or into a career. The Kirwan Commission’s recommendations include expanding career and technical educa­tion and […]
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Cheryl Bost: Join Me to Fight for Our Schools

MSEA President Cheryl Bost Note Thursday, November 21, 2019 as a historic day for public education in Maryland. That’s when the Kirwan Commission voted 19–3 to send their recommendations, including new funding formulas, to the General Assembly. Brit Kirwan, the chair and namesake of the commission, described the recommendations as, “It’s not perfect, but it’s damn […]
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Inside MSEA with David Helfman

MSEA Executive Director David Helfman After more than three years of service on the Kirwan Commission, filled with several dozen full commission and work group meetings, public hearings, and hours of preparation and talking with MSEA members and leaders about commission proposals, I recently cast my final vote as a commission member. In a 19–3 vote, […]
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MSEA’s Blueprint Forums

Educators, the public, and elected community and state leaders gathered together at community forums across the state this fall to learn how the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and Kirwan commission recommendations will make a difference for every student. Getting the word out about the game-changing opportunities of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the need […]
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