HCEA Howard County Education Association

08/28/2026

About this event Welcome to Join us for our Weekend of Action! We’re so excited you’re interested in knocking on doors to elect Cat Carter for Howard County District 5! First time volunteering? No worries. Each canvass shift starts with a training with an organizer who will be there to ...

08/28/2026

What better place to gather for a Board of Education campaign than a bookstore?

Please join us for a special evening at Backwater Books in support of Lanlan Xu for Howard County Board of Education!

We’re honored to have the evening hosted by Senator Guy Guzzone, featuring Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Vanessa Atterbeary, Democratic nominee for Howard County Executive.

📅 Tuesday, September 15 | 7:00 PM
📍 Backwater Books, Ellicott City

Come for the conversation, stay for the books, and help us Step Up for Our Students! 📚❤️

Get your ticket: https://lanlanxu.org/fundraiser

08/28/2026

I haven't made any endorsements so far but this County council race is very important. Cat Carter has been a fixture in state and county advocacy for many years, generously giving her time in service to others. She has the experience, temperament and talent required to be an effective member of the County Council, and there is no one better suited to represent District 5.
Please vote for Cat Carter for Howard County Council: District 5

08/28/2026

https://elfreth.house.gov/media/press-releases/ahead-labor-day-elfreth-reconvenes-local-labor-leaders

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Yesterday, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), a member of the Labor Caucus, hosted her annual roundtable discussion with labor leaders in Maryland’s Third District at the Maryland State & DC AFL-CIO. This was the second annual convening since the Congresswoman first took office...

08/25/2026

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08/23/2026

FYI

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Social media gives educators a powerful platform, but not every post receives the same legal protections. Review these seven tips to help protect yourself online, then read the full breakdown of educators' First Amendment rights and responsibilities on social media. ⬇️ Link in comments.

08/18/2026

It's been a busy week or so, between events for our endorsed candidates. Btw, all of them won! Then speaking to new hires at the HCPSS New Educator Orientation last week. Vanessa Atterbeary Wes Moore

08/08/2026

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08/03/2026

Is your classroom game-ready?

Caps in School, presented by Thrive at KPMG, is selecting teachers from across the DMV to help clear their wish lists.

Submit your story at washca.ps/WishList