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Somerset County Fights Back Against Extremism

Somerset County has been ground zero for a fight against a school board president and board majority bent on underfunding schools and instituting an extremist public school agenda that aligns with Moms for Liberty and other like-minded groups. It all started last November when far right extremist candidates were elected to a majority of seats […]
Educator Voice|Professional Practice|Union Updates

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2025 MSEA Convention: Protect, Organize, Win

Whether it’s pushing back on extremist groups trying to ban books in our schools or standing up to short-sighted politicians underfunding our schools, our union is there. We know that when we stand together, there is so much good we can do for our students, our communities, and each other. At this year’s 158th annual […]
Elections|Union Updates

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Campaign Bootcamp

Do you know MSEA trains members and union partners to run for local or state office on a pro-public education, pro-worker platform? RUN FOR IT! is a bootcamp for folks thinking of running for public office and launched last month in Western Maryland. Last month’s training included union members from the Fred­erick County Teachers Associa­tion […]
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Retired Members and Your Pension

The Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS) will transition from paper to electron­ic communications in calendar year 2026. Beginning next year, news for retirees will be distrib­uted by email in addition to the paper Automatic Deposit Advice that retired members receive each January and July. Retired members must have their email address registered at […]
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Inside MSEA: How You Will Shape Our Next Chapter

Every strong organization takes time to reflect and make sure its plans meet the challenges of the moment. That’s what MSEA is doing now: reviewing and reimagin­ing our multi-year strategic plan. Strategic plans help us set priorities, align our work, and ensure our union is built to win for members, students, and schools. When we […]
Education Support Professionals|Educator Voice|School Funding|Union Updates

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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 […]
Education Support Professionals|Union Updates

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2025 MSEA ESP of the Year Nominations Open!

We’re looking for support staff members who are standout contributors to their school community and whose accomplishments make a difference for students, neighbors, and their local union. “Think social and racial justice activists, church and civic leaders, or union colleagues organizing for better wages, safety, and respect,” says MSEA President Paul Lemle. “If you’re that […]
Educator Voice|Racial and Social Justice|Union Updates

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2025 MSEA Racial Social Justice Summit

Critically acclaimed historian, author, educator, and influencer Blair Imani was the featured guest speaker at MSEA’s Annual Racial Social Justice Summit held May 3 and hosted by MSEA’s Human and Civil Rights Committee, chaired by Kierre Vinson and Jorge Córdoba. Imani is the author of Read This to Get Smarter: about Race, Class, Gender, Disability, […]
Educator Voice|Racial and Social Justice|Union Updates|Where We Stand

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Where We Stand with MSEA President Paul Lemle

In the United States, CEO pay has risen by over 1,000% since 1978, compared to only 24% for the average worker. The US has an 18% poverty rate (even higher for kids), more than triple that of Denmark, Finland, and Hungary. We all pay a price for inequality. Our life expectancy is four years shorter […]
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