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Demand Funding to Update and Upgrade Schools - Education Votes

Demand Funding to Update and Upgrade Schools - Education Votes Many school buildings are crumbling and outdated, and leaders in Congress are debating how much to spend on a federal package to modernize them. America has 50,000 school buildings that are more than 50 years old, with outmoded HVAC systems that leave students sweltering when it’s warm and freezin...

The Board of Education will be meeting on Wednesday, July 14, at 5 p.m. Watch the livestream at https://bit.ly/2LqUJ2I.

The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is the school funding legislation that MSEA and educators fought for over the course of five years. Now that it’s law and policies and programs are being put in place, take a look at our Blueprint primer and timeline: https://marylandeducators.org/the-blueprint-a-13-year-plan-for-investment-and-opportunity/

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“So many educators, no matter their role, stepped up and you all deserve continual gratitude, respect, and appreciation for your tremendous work this year.” Read Cheryl’s message of gratitude from the latest issue of ActionLine here: https://marylandeducators.org/a-message-from-msea-president-cheryl-bost-4/

Teacher Shortage In Maryland & Across The U.S. Raises Concern

Teacher Shortage In Maryland & Across The U.S. Raises Concern There is a growing teacher shortage in districts nationwide and the potential crisis is expected to stretch into the fall.

With multiple candidates for governor announced and running for both the Democratic and Republican nominations, it is clear that Campaign 2022 is well underway. Learn about how MSEA engages in state and local elections: https://marylandeducators.org/inside-msea-with-sean-johnson-4

CASE wishes all Dad"s a safe and Happy Father's Day.

CASE wishes all Dad"s a safe and Happy Father's Day.

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CASE would like to thank all of its members for stepping up and going above and beyond during a historic school year. We were always focused on the students and their needs. Enjoy your summer break!!!

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On June 5 we invite you to join us on Facebook Live for MSEA’s virtual Educator Appreciation Day! There will be special guests, trivia, and lots and lots of prize giveaways! Visit https://marylandeducators.org/EAD2021 to learn more.

👏 Today is World Education Support Personnel Day! ESP play crucial roles as integral members of our school communities, especially during the pandemic. Thank you to all ESP across Maryland (and across the world)! #ESPDay

The Board of Education will be meeting this evening at 5:00 p.m. During the meeting, we will be announcing the 2021 Carroll County Teacher of the Year and the recipients of the Rita Board Dowd Awards for Outstanding School Administrators. Watch the livestream at https://bit.ly/2LqUJ2I

Teacher Appreciation Week: Share Your Story - Maryland State Education Association

Teacher Appreciation Week: Share Your Story - Maryland State Education Association

Thank to our Food Service Heros!!!

Thank to our Food Service Heros!!!

CASE thanks all our hardworking Teachers!!!

CASE thanks all our hardworking Teachers!!!

Tonight on Educate at 8: we'll share updates from this week’s State Board meeting, including information regarding in-person instruction status for next school year. We’ll also cover opportunities for summer school and beyond. Join us on Facebook Live.

Maryland requires full-time in-person learning for next school year | WTOP

Maryland requires full-time in-person learning for next school year | WTOP The Maryland State Board of Education approved a resolution that requires all school systems to reopen five days a week for in-person learning beginning this fall.

Tonight on Educate at 8: join us to discuss what passed during the session, including the Blueprint veto override, legislation on accommodations, and more. We’ll also cover news on conditional and emergency certification for educators. Join us on Facebook Live at 8 p.m.

Accelerating Learning As We Build Back Better

Accelerating Learning As We Build Back Better As we work to reopen schools safely and effectively, it’s important not to return to “normal” but to reinvent school in ways that center relationships and are grounded in the science of learning and development. We must move past remediation and, instead, turn to the research on how people lea...

Wishing everyone a beautiful Easter Holiday!!! Stay safe and healthy!!!

Wishing everyone a beautiful Easter Holiday!!! Stay safe and healthy!!!

Calling all education support professionals! Don’t miss MSEA’s annual ESP Professional Development Day! Join colleagues from across the state to learn, share, and grow as a union member and advocate for fair pay, health care, and respect. There are nine workshops to choose from. Join us April 10 at 8:00 a.m. Open to all MSEA ESP members! Registration deadline is April 6.

Visit marylandeducators.org/ESP21 to register.

Wishing everyone a safe a happy St. Patrick's Day.

Wishing everyone a safe a happy St. Patrick's Day.

Tell Your Representatives: Support HB 1322

Tell Your Representatives: Support HB 1322 There have been too many reports of school districts failing or unwilling to provide remote work options to the extent practicable as a reasonable accommodation for educators seeking to protect their safety and their families due to an underlying medical issue.

Md. State Board of Education Delays Standardized Testing Until Fall – Maryland Matters

Md. State Board of Education Delays Standardized Testing Until Fall – Maryland Matters After voting last week to administer statewide standardized tests this spring that could last more than seven hours, the Maryland State Board of Education reconsidered that plan and voted on Thursday to delay testing until fall. Students would take shorter diagnostic tests in the fall, with the Engl...

Tell the State Board of Education: Less Testing, More Learning!

Tell the State Board of Education: Less Testing, More Learning! On the heels of their vote last week to move ahead with mandated standardized testing and the first-ever administration of the MCAP this spring, the State Board of Education has called for an emergency meeting this Thursday to potentially revisit this decision.

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MSEA President Cheryl Bost's Public Comments at the February 23 State Board Meeting - Maryland State Education Association

MSEA President Cheryl Bost's Public Comments at the February 23 State Board Meeting - Maryland State Education Association Good morning President Crawford, Vice President Halle, and members of the board. As many students return to their classrooms and hopefully begin the long road back to normalcy, we need time to address social-emotional challenges and trauma exacerbated by the pandemic. We need to re-instill confidenc...

Board of Education updates meeting at 5 p.m. today to discuss the revised plan and prioritize the timeline for returning students back to school four or five days a week. Watch the livestream at https://bit.ly/2LqUJ2I.

Happy Instructional Assistants to all our hard working Assistants. We are one of many hero's through this pandemic!!!! CASE thanks you.😁

Happy Instructional Assistants to all our hard working Assistants. We are one of many hero's through this pandemic!!!! CASE thanks you.😁

“Tackling institutional racism means disrupting existing systems—and that is what the Blueprint does by finally fixing our state’s broken funding formula that exacerbates the gaps between students who have more and students who need more.

“When we change how the money flows and move more dollars to target students and school communities in concentrated poverty, then we move from a regressive formula to a progressive one,” says MSEA’s Executive Director Sean Johnson in the latest issue of ActionLine. marylandeducators.org/actionline.