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January 22, 2021

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Bullying and Budgets Define the Week

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Hogan $49 Billion Budget; Education Share Designed to Address Pandemic Governor Hogan proposed a $49 billion fiscal year 2022 state budget on Wednesday that appears to fund most state aid for education, in the aggregate, at least equal to last year. Of course, when he annually congratulates himself for setting a […]

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2021 General Assembly Starts With Unprecedented Pandemic Protocols

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS “Unprecedented” Experience Carries Over from 2020 to 2021 General Assembly A week after the inconceivable attack on the U.S. Capitol, the start of the 442nd Maryland General Assembly was like the end of last year’s session, rearranged by unprecedented pandemic-inspired procedures and heightened levels of anxiety. Increased law enforcement presence is […]

Coronavirus and Schools|School Funding

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Crisis Demonstrates Need for New Leadership, Legislation

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Near Constitutional Crisis Warrants Leadership, Understanding The seditious, shameful attack on the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday wounded the fabric of our community and nation, and it reinforced the necessity of our work as educators, advocates, and community-builders. Our nation can and must deliver more just and equitable opportunities, but that will […]

Racial and Social Justice|School Funding

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Budget Picture Improves As Veto Override Votes Near

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Legislative Priorities: Override Vetoes, Protect Budget, and More As we transition to recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, veto overrides to enact the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and other important legislation that support education and equity will be our top legislative priorities when the General Assembly convenes January 13. Overriding the governor’s […]

Coronavirus and Schools

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Maryland Educators and the Vaccine: What You Need to Know

What Is the Vaccine Plan? Long-term statewide recovery from the coronavirus pandemic hinges on the timing and success of vaccinations. As we continue to look forward to the day when we can return to our classrooms and schools safely and sustainably, educators need to know where they fit into the coronavirus vaccination schedule. Like all […]

Coronavirus and Schools|School Funding|Union Updates

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Navigating These Times

For so many of us, finding our way in these times is becoming increasingly difficult. While we struggle to do our jobs, create balanced and supportive home lives, and maintain positivity, there are non-stop interruptions causing us to stop or change course entirely. We are making it, but there’s no denying it—times are hard. And […]

Coronavirus and Schools|Professional Practice|Racial and Social Justice

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Resources: Guides, Checklists, PD

MSEA’s Health and Safety Checklist MSEA strongly encourages every school to bring together a team of educators representing various job titles and parents to do a walkthrough of their individual school to complete our 10-page checklist, which reflects the advice of the Maryland Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and is also endorsed […]

Education Support Professionals|Educator Voice|Union Updates

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My Turn: Randy Patterson

2020 MSEA ESP of the Year Randy Patterson is a paraeducator at Stevens Forest Elementary School in Howard County and the founder of Boys on a New Direction. Congratulations Randy! My journey to Maryland eight years ago was filled with ups and downs. Coping with both the loss of my dear mother and finding employment […]

Coronavirus and Schools|Pedagogy|Professional Practice

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Breakthroughs: Good Health Is the Foundation of Success

Caitlin Fregelette is a passionate advocate for student wellness, social-emotional health, and educating the whole child by supporting their well being. She is a health and physical educator at Calvert High School in Calvert County and was a state finalist for Maryland Teacher of the Year. With school closures, mandated distancing, a global pandemic, and […]

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