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Bills to Rein in Brutal Immigration Law Enforcement Tactics Advance

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Bills to Restrain Law Enforcement Behavior, Local Agreements Swiftly Move Legislation in response to the Trump Administration’s merciless tactics in the guise of immigration law enforcement has swiftly passed in each chamber and crossed over to opposite chambers. In alignment with MSEA’s legislative priorities to protect vulnerable Marylanders, MSEA supports the […]
Educator Voice|School Funding

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MSEA Briefs Legislators on Blueprint Progress, Session Goals

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA Enlightens Lawmakers about Major Education Issues, Progress On Wednesday, MSEA President Paul Lemle, Vice President Nikki Woodward, and Executive Director Sean Johnson informed members of the House Ways and Means and Appropriations committees of the progress made by the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future so far, the need to remain committed […]
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My Turn: Allegany County Instructional Assistant Stewart Monroe

In a career that began in 1995, Stewart Monroe’s legendary support of Allegany County students has ranged from a middle school suspension program, to high school special ed, to his current position at the Center for Career and Technical Education. Meet this respected and dedicated career educator below. I have been a proud education support […]
Educator Voice|Professional Practice

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3 Questions: Danielle Crankfield, 2026 National School Counselor of the Year

Meet Danielle Crankfield, the 2026 National School Counselor of the Year. The first ever honoree from Maryland, one of her notable successes is lifting Black and Latino students into advanced coursework at her Anne Arundel County high school. We are now almost five years from the beginning of the pandemic shutdown. How are you addressing […]
Education Support Professionals|Professional Practice

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Grow Your Own: Support Staff-to-Teacher Programs

In early December, Gov. Moore announced the first round of a $19 million Grow Your Own (GYO) grant program to support education support professionals (ESPs) and non-licensed school staff looking to teach, with a particular encouragement for men to join the teaching profession. This initiative seeks to further reduce teacher vacancies statewide, which have dropped […]
Educator Voice|Testing|Where We Stand

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Where We Stand with MSEA President Paul Lemle

Federal law requires states to use standardized tests and publish the results. However, letter grades and “star” ratings are NOT required—and some assessment experts believe they do more harm than good. The star system can oversimplify the work educa­tors do and perpetuate the segregation of and disin­vestment in our communities. Star ratings can signal “don’t […]
Educator Voice|School Funding|Union Updates

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MSEA's 2026 Legislative Agenda

The 2026 legislative session will be pivotal for Marylanders, educators, and students. Elected officials can continue to build on the strong history of commitment to our public schools by the governor and the legislature in the final year of their terms before November’s election, when every seat in the General Assembly is on the ballot. […]
Pedagogy|Professional Practice

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How I Teach: Robert "Tre" Hickey

Robert “Tre” Hickey is an educator, curriculum designer, and program specialist whose pedagogical philosophy is grounded in the Ubuntu principle of interconnectedness. Inspired by the legacy of Bob Moses and the Algebra Project, he champions math literacy as a fundamental civil right. He teaches math at Montgomery Village Middle School in Montgomery County. My approach […]
Educator Voice|School Funding

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Governor's Budget Sees Public Schools As Foundation of Everything

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Budget Keeps Commitment to Education as State’s Foundation The governor presented a $71 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027 built on three foundational pillars: protect Marylanders, increase affordability, and increase Maryland’s economic competitiveness. The governor emphasized that those three pillars depend on K-12 public education. “Our schools are the foundation […]
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