Frederick County Teachers Association

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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.

Looking for a fun (and free!) way to spend your Saturday? Bring the whole family to Asbury UMC's Annual Community Block Party today from 11:00am-4:00pm on the 100 block of West All Saints Street!

While you're there, be sure to stop by the FCTA table for:

📚 Black History book lists for all ages
🎨 Winning posters from our our student art contests
🍎 Information about FCTA and the work we do to support students, educators, and public schools
✨ And more!

We'd love to see you, share some great resources, and celebrate our community together. See you there! 💙🍎

The days are long, but the work matters. Thank you to our elected delegation for your commitment throughout Day 4 of the NEA Representative Assembly. We appreciate everything you're doing to represent our members and advocate for public education.

Thanks to the FCTA Human & Civil Rights Committee for hosting a table at Frederick Pride today! Our wonderful volunteers had a great time interacting with the positive vibes, sharing book lists and resources from https://welcomingschools.org/ and supporting all of our students and educators. Happy Pride!

Polls are closing soon (at 8pm!) for the 2026 Maryland primary election, so head to mdappleballot.com and come prepared to vote...or connect with one of our amazing volunteers to get your educator recommended candidates! Thanks to everyone who participated in democracy today, as a volunteer, voter and/or candidate!

We're so thankful for the volunteers who braved the elements this morning to support educator recommended candidates! If you haven't yet, here's your midday reminder to VOTE - polls close at 8pm across Maryland!

If you are registered unaffiliated, YOU CAN STILL VOTE FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION! We need you to stand up for students and our schools!

Find your polling place here: https://elections.maryland.gov/voting/where.html

If you still have your mail-in ballot, it must be in a secure ballot drop box by 8:00pm this evening. There are 12 boxes around Frederick County, here is the list of locations: https://frederickcountymd.gov/8233/Ballot-Drop-Boxes

🗳️ It's Election Day, Maryland!

Polls are open until 8:00 PM, so there's still plenty of time to make your voice heard. If you're not sure where to vote, find your polling place here: https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/PollingPlaceSearch

When you head to the polls, you might be greeted by one of these smiling Apple Ballot volunteers! 🍎 Be sure to grab an Apple Ballot and check out educator-recommended candidates before you vote at mdappleballot.com.

Every election is decided by the people who show up. Make a plan, bring a friend, and vote today! ✅

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Thank you to all 10-month educators for your dedication to students and schools throughout the year. Please take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy your summer. You have earned it.

Thank you to our volunteers and candidates who are out knocking doors this morning to encourage our members to go vote! Early Voting is happening now in Frederick County through June 18th, 7am-8pm at any of the 5 Early Voting Centers.

Get your complete ballot at mdappleballot.com and volunteer on Primary Day (June 23) at linktr.ee/frederickgrevents

Find Early Voting Centers/Wait Times at https://bit.ly/frederickearlyvoting