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Building Power the Union Way

During the pre-service week in Baltimore County before students returned to school, I had the opportunity to do back to school building visits with some of the most engaged and excited building representatives and members. These visits were part of a coordinated 10-minute meeting plan that had state and local leaders, staff, and members working […]
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Cameras in Public Schools

In recent years, most public school systems have increased the use of cameras in their school buildings. Many are placed in and around the entry/exits, common areas, gymnasiums, and hallways. There has been significant discussion and debate around this oversight and surveillance. However, most stakeholders agree that the primary purpose is student and staff safety. […]
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State Board Appoints Carey Wright Interim Superintendent, Choudhury Advisor

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Carey Wright Appointed Interim Superintendent as Board Searches for Next Superintendent In the wake of state schools Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury’s decision not to seek a contract beyond June 2024, several developments have occurred affecting the office of superintendent and the direction of the Maryland State Education Department (MSDE). Given the potential […]
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Across Three Centuries, MSEA Labor Activism Makes Gains for Educators and Students

September is highlighted not only by back to school, but by the celebration of Labor Day, which recognizes the hard-won battles by unions to obtain meaningful reforms and respect for workers’ value to the U.S. economy. It reminds us that the story of labor is also MSEA’s story. Labor union leaders rose to strength out […]
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Too Many Educators Need Second Jobs

A fresh school year is upon us, full of excitement and high expectations for students and educators, but for too many educators it’s not the only job that awaits them. In Maryland, thousands of educators dedicate themselves to teaching in classrooms, assisting students receiving special education services, addressing behavioral health care and crises, managing front […]
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Poll: Nearly Half of Maryland Educators Working Two Jobs

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Poll: Nearly Half of Educators Are Working Two or More Jobs As a fresh school year fills educators and students with excitement, too many educators have to hold down a second job that prevents them from devoting as much of themselves to their students as they would like. According to a […]
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Moore Names New Labor Board's Nominees

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Legislative Victory Establishes New Labor Board; Moore Nominates Members A big win for labor relations and workers’ rights in the 2023 legislative session continued this week when Gov. Moore nominated experienced labor negotiators and mediators to fill the new Public Employee Relations Board. MSEA and labor allies fought to pass House […]
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The Pocomoke High School Equity Warriors

At Pocomoke High School, a small, diverse school in Worcester County, Principal Jen Rayne makes sure that inclusion and equity are the core values that drive everything they do. “Examining all that we do under a lens of inclusion creates safe spaces, free of discrimination.” The students and staff featured here are speaking up and […]
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My Turn: JoAnn Fritz

JoAnn Fritz is a bus driver and president of her local support staff union, KCESPA, the Kent County Education and Support Professional Association. She is a 2023 ESP Union Summer Organizer, one of 13 members canvassing across the state using the ESP Bill of Rights to build strength and power and win better contracts in […]
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