Spots are filling for the upcoming Racial Social Justice Summit—don’t miss out! Join us May 16 for a powerful day of connection, conversation, and action. 👉 Save your spot: marylandeducators.org/racial-social-justice-summit-2026 #EducatorsForEquity #BelongingInSchools #SocialJustice

With the end of the legislative session around the corner, there's lots of progress to catch up on in Annapolis. Get the latest: https://marylandeducators.org/worker-rights-educator-voice-revised-star-system-advance-as-session-nears-end/

MSDE has commissioned an independent study of special education funding which includes a survey of educators to better understand how special education funding policies and practices are experienced in Maryland schools. Complete the anonymous survey here: https://fillout.air.org/t/qPnaiedt6cus

ASPIRING EDUCATORS! Join early-career educators for a tell-all conversation about their first years on the job. This is a great opportunity to learn from educators who have been in your shoes…and not too long ago! April 21 on ZOOM! Learn more and register here: marylandeducators.org/events.

Bills are moving in the legislature with near-unanimous support to ensure that schools are free from the distraction and disruption that personal electronic devices can create. https://marylandmatters.org/2026/03/26/house-senate-approve-bills-to-restrict-cell-phone-use-in-schools/

A key bill to revise the school star rating system begins to advance and other post-Crossover Day updates 🔽 https://marylandeducators.org/bills-to-fund-education-support-educators-on-track-after-crossover-deadline/

Special guest José Vilson, a renowned educator, sociologist, and author will speak at this year’s Racial Social Justice Summit! Join us to hear José, participate in workshops, and become part of the journey forward. Register here: https://marylandeducators.org/racial-social-justice-summit-2026/.

⚾ IT’S OPENING DAY OF AMERICA’S PASTIME! ⚾ We hope you enjoy plenty of days at the ballpark—at Camden Yards and your nearest minor league ballpark!—but you definitely want to snag discounted tix for the May 9 game when the Os take on the Athletics. Get your tickets: www.gofevo.com/event/msea2026.

With Crossover Day around the corner on Monday, many high priority bills are making progress through the General Assembly. Get the latest on bills that will impact your school here 👇 https://marylandeducators.org/budget-supports-schools-crosses-over-msea-priority-bills-advance/

“You should be able see yourself in these titles and in these illustrations, and hopefully they will do for you what they always did for me, which was keep my brain working out, getting stronger." -MSEA President Paul Lemle https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/03/11/read-across-america/

Get the latest on potential changes to the star rating school accountability system, the push for expanded workers' rights, and more 👇 https://marylandeducators.org/msea-pushes-for-better-school-accountability-system-worker-rights-2/

Each year, NEA partners with the Center for Civic Education and the Center on Representative Government to recognize teachers through the American Civic Education Teacher Awards. Visit https://civiced.org/american-civic-education-teacher-awards to learn more, and be sure to apply by 5/31!

Many thanks to Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller for joining MSEA and MCEA leaders at yesterday's Read Across America event at Burnt Mills Elementary School!

It's not every week that Clifford the Big Red Dog guest stars in our rundown of what happened in Annapolis! https://marylandeducators.org/literacy-support-in-the-state-house-educator-pathways-bills-advance/

From a successful One Big Union: Learning, Advocating, and Empowering conference on Saturday to a packed ESP Lobby Night on Monday to meaningful Read Across America events in Annapolis and across the state throughout the week, it's been a great week driven by our members and their work for students!

A little snow can’t stop education support professionals from across Maryland from coming to Annapolis to speak up for a living wage, fairness, and respect! #espbillofrights

📚 Happy Read Across America month! 📚 We were thrilled to kick off a month of reading celebrations and book donations in Washington County at Fountaindale Elementary this morning. Look for lots more photos of reading celebrations to come over the next few weeks!

Thanks to Dr. Cierra Kaler-Jones for an inspiring keynote and to hundreds of members from across the state for joining us for today’s One Big Union: Learning, Advocating, and Empowering event!

Get the latest on educator- and student-focused bills moving in Annapolis this legislative session, including legislation on educator voice, school funding, and living wage legislation. https://marylandeducators.org/bills-good-for-students-educators-advance/

THIS WEEK: The Maryland Comptroller’s office is hosting a special tax tip webinar for educators on February 25. Get resources, learn how to stay safe from fraud, and maximize your refund. Stay for the Q&A! Register at https://marylandtaxes.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oZwrw7pPRPeCYXeP4gulFw

Changes to Maryland's report card school accountability system could be coming. Learn more and get the latest ⬇️ https://marylandeducators.org/msea-pushes-for-better-school-accountability-system-worker-rights/

The MD Comptroller’s office is showing up for educators in a special tax tip webinar for educators on February 25. Get resources, learn how to stay safe from fraud, and maximize your refund. Stay for the Q&A! Register today at https://marylandtaxes.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oZwrw7pPRPeCYXeP4gulFw

Get the rundown on the governor's State of the State Address, the introduction of several ESP Bill of Rights-related bills, NEA's recommendations in several MD Congressional races, and much more! 👇 https://marylandeducators.org/governor-underscores-commitment-to-k-12-educators-in-state-of-state/

Working with a coalition of attorneys generals from across the country, @oagmaryland.bsky.social has delivered ANOTHER win for Maryland families. Thanks to their work, the Trump Administration can no longer threaten to withhold MILLIONS of federal funding from state and local education agencies.

Educators were out for Gov. Moore's State of the State! Baltimore Co teacher Edwin Pérez was LG Miller's guest, MD Teacher of the Year ALonna Soward-Puryear & National School Counselor of the Year Danielle Crankfield were recognized during the address, & MSEA President Paul Lemle was in attendance.

Thank you to the 70+ building reps from the Eastern Shore who joined this weekend's building rep training in Ocean City. It was a great training helping to empower members as strong organizers, advocates, and reps! ✊ 💪

Get the latest updates on the bills advancing and being heard in Annapolis this week 👇 https://marylandeducators.org/bills-to-rein-in-brutal-immigration-law-enforcement-tactics-advance/

Check out our latest "How I Teach" column featuring Montgomery County math teacher Robert "Tre" Hickey's pedagogical approach to identity, philosophy, and the cultivation of citizenship: https://marylandeducators.org/how-i-teach-robert-tre-hickey/

“Grow Your Own programs changed my life & I know it can make a big difference in the lives of so many other educators and students." Learn about Gov Moore's GYO priority & how it has helped educators like Ronnie Beard: https://marylandeducators.org/grow-your-own-support-staff-to-teacher-programs/

Each year, members map out a legislative agenda for MSEA to focus on during the General Assembly session. What's on the agenda this year? Find out at https://marylandeducators.org/mseas-2026-legislative-agenda/

Happy National School Counseling Week! Thank you to all of Maryland's incredible school counselors who help students each and every day to find success in school and in the future of their dreams.

Get the latest on the budget, Blueprint, and updates on educator leaders as former MCEA president Del. Bonnie Cullison retires & teacher member of the State Board Nicole Murray-Lewis joins her first meeting. https://marylandeducators.org/msea-briefs-legislators-on-blueprint-progress-session-goals/

"A better system is possible." MSEA President Paul Lemle on the star rating system, a descriptive model, and potential paths forward for Maryland: https://marylandeducators.org/where-we-stand-with-msea-president-paul-lemle-5/

"I knew I wanted to be a school counselor when I was in high school...This is not easy work, but it is necessary." -Anne Arundel County's school counselor Danielle Crankfield Read more: https://marylandeducators.org/3-questions-danielle-crankfield-2026-national-school-counselor-of-the-year/

Aspiring Educators: JOIN US in Annapolis! We’re fighting for the public education every student deserves. Meet up at 5 p.m. for Lobbying 101 and stay for dinner after your meetings with legislators—it’s on us! Learn more and register: https://marylandeducators.org/2026-aspiring-educator-lobby-night/

"I have been proud to serve our union on all levels as we use our power to improve the working, teaching, & learning conditions for teachers, ESPs, & our students." -Allegany County's Stewart Monroe More: https://marylandeducators.org/my-turn-allegany-county-instructional-assistant-stewart-monroe/

What does Gov. Moore's budget mean for our public schools? Get the rundown here. https://marylandeducators.org/governors-budget-sees-public-schools-as-foundation-of-everything/

Wear blue tomorrow, January 23, as a visible sign that we stand together—across state lines and across communities—in support of safe, welcoming public schools where children can learn without fear. #ICEOutSchools

📢 MSEA Vice President Nikki Woodward and Baltimore County community school liaison Cortly Witherspoon spoke at this morning's Living Wage for All rally in Annapolis. 📢 Let's honor the dignity and work of all Maryland workers and pass a living wage bill!

In honor of #MLKDay, we share a favorite quote on education by the great civil rights leader. What is your favorite quote by Dr. King?

The 2026 legislative session has begun! Get up to speed on MSEA's priorities, new leaders in the House of Delegates, and much more. https://marylandeducators.org/2026-session-begins-msea-prioritizes-educator-workplace-budget-rights-testing/

Come inspire and empower fellow educators at MSEA’s Instruction and Professional Development Conference on February 28 in Hyattsville! Participants will leave with strategies that can be implemented on the job immediately. Learn more and RSVP here: https://marylandeducators.org/2026-ipd-conference/

📢 Calling all Aspiring Educators! 📢 Join us for our annual Aspiring Educator Lobby Night at the General Assembly! We'll meet up in Annapolis, lobby our legislators on issues that matter to AEs and our schools, and grab dinner. RSVP: https://marylandeducators.org/2026-aspiring-educator-lobby-night/

"There’s power in numbers and when you mess with one person in your union, you mess with us all." Read more from Steve and other members on the power of union membership: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/

"There is power and safety in numbers. Divided we can do little, but united, there is much more we can accomplish to better education and the future of our students." Read more from Raegon & others on the power of union membership: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/

"Real progress comes from collective action and courageous leadership rooted in compassion." Read more from Simone and other members on the power of union membership: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/

"Being part of a union is not just for support, but a community that collaborates for a cause of the greater good." Read more from Derek and other members on what our union means to them: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/

"I can’t imagine how much harder I would struggle as a working parent if I didn’t have the union fighting for me." Read more from Stacey and other members on why unions matter: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/

"Our union is a family. When one of us succeeds, we all do. When one of us is struggling, we surround them with support. We are stronger together, and we want you!" Read more from Joseph and others on why they belong to our union: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/

"My godmother was a 2nd grade teacher and her local teachers’ union president in Pennsylvania...I was proud to continue her legacy when I joined my union." Read more from Christine and other members on why they belong to our union: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/