Maryland State Education Association
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We’re all about getting Maryland’s educators and public schools the tools and support they need to help every student succeed!
🎉🎉🎉 Big congratulations to Nicole Murray-Lewis, MSEA's recommended candidate for the teacher on the State Board of Education election who according to unofficial election results has won the election! Results here: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/SBOETeacherMember/index.aspx
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
🎉🎉🎉 Big congratulations to Nicole Murray-Lewis, MSEA's recommended candidate for the teacher on the State Board of Education election who according to unofficial election results has won the election! Results here: https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/SBOETeacherMember/index.aspx
It’s American Education Week! 🎉 Let’s shine a spotlight on the incredible educators who make public schools the heart of our communities.
🎉 Thanks to our educators, the everyday and extraordinary heroes shaping the future! 🎉
#AEW2025 #ThankAnEducator
🎉 Thanks to our educators, the everyday and extraordinary heroes shaping the future! 🎉
#AEW2025 #ThankAnEducator
November 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
It’s American Education Week! 🎉 Let’s shine a spotlight on the incredible educators who make public schools the heart of our communities.
🎉 Thanks to our educators, the everyday and extraordinary heroes shaping the future! 🎉
#AEW2025 #ThankAnEducator
🎉 Thanks to our educators, the everyday and extraordinary heroes shaping the future! 🎉
#AEW2025 #ThankAnEducator
📖 Author of ROOTED: The American Legacy of Land Theft & The Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership, keynote speaker, Brea Baker is bringing truth, inspiration, and action to MSEA's MLK Celebration this January 17.
Free for members.
marylandeducators.org/2026-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration
Free for members.
marylandeducators.org/2026-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration
November 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
📖 Author of ROOTED: The American Legacy of Land Theft & The Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership, keynote speaker, Brea Baker is bringing truth, inspiration, and action to MSEA's MLK Celebration this January 17.
Free for members.
marylandeducators.org/2026-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration
Free for members.
marylandeducators.org/2026-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration
Get the latest on statewide endorsement actions by delegates at the MSEA RA, how Maryland leaders are supporting SNAP beneficiaries and combatting food insecurity, and much more 👇
https://marylandeducators.org/msea-delegates-recommend-re-electing-moore-lierman-brown/
https://marylandeducators.org/msea-delegates-recommend-re-electing-moore-lierman-brown/
MSEA Delegates Recommend Re-Electing Moore, Lierman, Brown - Maryland State Education Association
THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA Delegates Endorse Moore, Lierman, Brown for Re-Election, Murray-Lewis for State Board On October 17-18, during the MSEA Fall Representative Assembly (RA), delegates repres...
marylandeducators.org
November 7, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Get the latest on statewide endorsement actions by delegates at the MSEA RA, how Maryland leaders are supporting SNAP beneficiaries and combatting food insecurity, and much more 👇
https://marylandeducators.org/msea-delegates-recommend-re-electing-moore-lierman-brown/
https://marylandeducators.org/msea-delegates-recommend-re-electing-moore-lierman-brown/
Join MSEA’s Winter PRAXIS Mapping Bootcamp—a hands-on prep session to boost your skills, confidence, and test-day strategy.
Jan. 10, 2026 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Laurel DoubleTree Hotel
Register by Dec. 15, 2025 at: marylandeducators.org/winter-praxis-mapping-bootcamp-2026.
#PraxisPrep
Jan. 10, 2026 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Laurel DoubleTree Hotel
Register by Dec. 15, 2025 at: marylandeducators.org/winter-praxis-mapping-bootcamp-2026.
#PraxisPrep
November 5, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Join MSEA’s Winter PRAXIS Mapping Bootcamp—a hands-on prep session to boost your skills, confidence, and test-day strategy.
Jan. 10, 2026 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Laurel DoubleTree Hotel
Register by Dec. 15, 2025 at: marylandeducators.org/winter-praxis-mapping-bootcamp-2026.
#PraxisPrep
Jan. 10, 2026 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Laurel DoubleTree Hotel
Register by Dec. 15, 2025 at: marylandeducators.org/winter-praxis-mapping-bootcamp-2026.
#PraxisPrep
The Phones in Focus survey wants to hear from you on how cell phone policies are working in your school. Past survey results have been shared the MD State Board of Education.
⏱️ Take a 5-minute confidential survey
🎁 Be entered to win a $500 gift card
Make your voice heard: www.phonesinfocus.org
⏱️ Take a 5-minute confidential survey
🎁 Be entered to win a $500 gift card
Make your voice heard: www.phonesinfocus.org
Qualtrics Survey
www.phonesinfocus.org
November 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The Phones in Focus survey wants to hear from you on how cell phone policies are working in your school. Past survey results have been shared the MD State Board of Education.
⏱️ Take a 5-minute confidential survey
🎁 Be entered to win a $500 gift card
Make your voice heard: www.phonesinfocus.org
⏱️ Take a 5-minute confidential survey
🎁 Be entered to win a $500 gift card
Make your voice heard: www.phonesinfocus.org
It's National School Psychology Week! Thank you to all of Maryland's incredible school psychologists who work hard every day to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for our students. #SchoolPsychWeek
November 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM
It's National School Psychology Week! Thank you to all of Maryland's incredible school psychologists who work hard every day to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for our students. #SchoolPsychWeek
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️
MSEA’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Celebration is always a fascinating morning of learning and reflection. Don’t miss our 2026 celebration–details coming soon. Registration is open at marylandeducators.org/MLK2026.
MSEA’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Celebration is always a fascinating morning of learning and reflection. Don’t miss our 2026 celebration–details coming soon. Registration is open at marylandeducators.org/MLK2026.
October 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️
MSEA’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Celebration is always a fascinating morning of learning and reflection. Don’t miss our 2026 celebration–details coming soon. Registration is open at marylandeducators.org/MLK2026.
MSEA’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Celebration is always a fascinating morning of learning and reflection. Don’t miss our 2026 celebration–details coming soon. Registration is open at marylandeducators.org/MLK2026.
⚖️ A WORD FROM LEGAL ⚖️: What should educators know about social media and protections for off-duty speech? MSEA’s legal team addresses social media, the First Amendment, and you. Read these important reminders here: marylandeducators.org/a-word-from-legal-social-media-the-first-amendment-and-you.
October 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
⚖️ A WORD FROM LEGAL ⚖️: What should educators know about social media and protections for off-duty speech? MSEA’s legal team addresses social media, the First Amendment, and you. Read these important reminders here: marylandeducators.org/a-word-from-legal-social-media-the-first-amendment-and-you.
💪 Yes, You Can 2!
Learn how to plan lessons that work!
✔️ Free for MSEA members
✔️ Earn 1 CPD credit
✔️ Real strategies from real educators
📅 Dec. 8 – Dec. 17
marylandeducators.org/yes-you-can-2-virtual-planning-and-preparation
Learn how to plan lessons that work!
✔️ Free for MSEA members
✔️ Earn 1 CPD credit
✔️ Real strategies from real educators
📅 Dec. 8 – Dec. 17
marylandeducators.org/yes-you-can-2-virtual-planning-and-preparation
October 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
💪 Yes, You Can 2!
Learn how to plan lessons that work!
✔️ Free for MSEA members
✔️ Earn 1 CPD credit
✔️ Real strategies from real educators
📅 Dec. 8 – Dec. 17
marylandeducators.org/yes-you-can-2-virtual-planning-and-preparation
Learn how to plan lessons that work!
✔️ Free for MSEA members
✔️ Earn 1 CPD credit
✔️ Real strategies from real educators
📅 Dec. 8 – Dec. 17
marylandeducators.org/yes-you-can-2-virtual-planning-and-preparation
Read up on the development of MSEA’s multi-year strategic plan, the importance of organizing, and our collective work ahead.
marylandeducators.org/inside-msea-how-you-will-shape-our-next-chapter
marylandeducators.org/inside-msea-how-you-will-shape-our-next-chapter
October 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Read up on the development of MSEA’s multi-year strategic plan, the importance of organizing, and our collective work ahead.
marylandeducators.org/inside-msea-how-you-will-shape-our-next-chapter
marylandeducators.org/inside-msea-how-you-will-shape-our-next-chapter
Ready to crush your National Board goals?
Join us Jan. 9–10 in Laurel for a fun, focused weekend built just for educators like you!
Two days. Expert guidance. Real results.
Register by Dec. 19!
marylandeducators.org/national-board-certification-winterjs2026
Join us Jan. 9–10 in Laurel for a fun, focused weekend built just for educators like you!
Two days. Expert guidance. Real results.
Register by Dec. 19!
marylandeducators.org/national-board-certification-winterjs2026
October 22, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Ready to crush your National Board goals?
Join us Jan. 9–10 in Laurel for a fun, focused weekend built just for educators like you!
Two days. Expert guidance. Real results.
Register by Dec. 19!
marylandeducators.org/national-board-certification-winterjs2026
Join us Jan. 9–10 in Laurel for a fun, focused weekend built just for educators like you!
Two days. Expert guidance. Real results.
Register by Dec. 19!
marylandeducators.org/national-board-certification-winterjs2026
Before coming to America, Ylianfer Otazo studied opera at the Institute of Musical Studies. Since emigrating, she’s faced many challenges. Now she’s a union member and educational assistant in Worcester County. marylandeducators.org/my-turn-ylianfer-otazo-educational-assistant-in-worcester-county.
October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Before coming to America, Ylianfer Otazo studied opera at the Institute of Musical Studies. Since emigrating, she’s faced many challenges. Now she’s a union member and educational assistant in Worcester County. marylandeducators.org/my-turn-ylianfer-otazo-educational-assistant-in-worcester-county.
Meet Calvert County pre-K teacher Bernadette Supanick and find out the craziest thing she ever heard from a family about their student. Hint: it involves hand, foot, and mouth disease and more. Read what that means here: marylandeducators.org/3-questions-with-bernadette-supanick. 🤣😹🤣😹
October 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Meet Calvert County pre-K teacher Bernadette Supanick and find out the craziest thing she ever heard from a family about their student. Hint: it involves hand, foot, and mouth disease and more. Read what that means here: marylandeducators.org/3-questions-with-bernadette-supanick. 🤣😹🤣😹
October 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
MSEA’s annual convention includes over 25 free professional development workshops. This year, we’ve brought back two days of learning and networking. Didn’t get a chance to check out our workshops today? Join us tomorrow in Ocean City! #MSEARA25
Marylandeducators.org/programs/conventionworkshops
Marylandeducators.org/programs/conventionworkshops
October 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
MSEA’s annual convention includes over 25 free professional development workshops. This year, we’ve brought back two days of learning and networking. Didn’t get a chance to check out our workshops today? Join us tomorrow in Ocean City! #MSEARA25
Marylandeducators.org/programs/conventionworkshops
Marylandeducators.org/programs/conventionworkshops
Maryland educators are proud to endorse Governor Moore, Attorney General Brown, and Comptroller Lierman for re-election! We are excited to continue working with them in a second term to make progress for educators, public schools, our students, and our communities.
#greatpublicschools
#greatpublicschools
October 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Maryland educators are proud to endorse Governor Moore, Attorney General Brown, and Comptroller Lierman for re-election! We are excited to continue working with them in a second term to make progress for educators, public schools, our students, and our communities.
#greatpublicschools
#greatpublicschools
“Billionaires are a problem…Instead of supporting policies that even further benefit billionaires,” writes President Paul Lemle, “we should work toward prosperity for every American. Every American worker deserves a living wage.” marylandeducators.org/where-we-stand-with-msea-president-paul-lemle-4.
October 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
“Billionaires are a problem…Instead of supporting policies that even further benefit billionaires,” writes President Paul Lemle, “we should work toward prosperity for every American. Every American worker deserves a living wage.” marylandeducators.org/where-we-stand-with-msea-president-paul-lemle-4.
We ask members why they do what they do for public education and the causes they believe in. Read Queen Anne’s County educator Darrien Wheeler’s questionnaire to find out who his activist heroes are: marylandeducators.org/the-good-trouble-questionnaire-darrien-wheeler-queen-annes-county.
October 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We ask members why they do what they do for public education and the causes they believe in. Read Queen Anne’s County educator Darrien Wheeler’s questionnaire to find out who his activist heroes are: marylandeducators.org/the-good-trouble-questionnaire-darrien-wheeler-queen-annes-county.
Meet Montgomery County teacher, Robert Barnes. “It was the height of the crack cocaine epidemic,” his story begins. “I was a new elementary educator working at a public school in one of the highest crime areas in Washington, D.C."
marylandeducators.org/how-i-teach-robert-barnes-montgomery-county
marylandeducators.org/how-i-teach-robert-barnes-montgomery-county
October 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Meet Montgomery County teacher, Robert Barnes. “It was the height of the crack cocaine epidemic,” his story begins. “I was a new elementary educator working at a public school in one of the highest crime areas in Washington, D.C."
marylandeducators.org/how-i-teach-robert-barnes-montgomery-county
marylandeducators.org/how-i-teach-robert-barnes-montgomery-county
Somerset County has been ground zero for a fight against a school board president bent on underfunding schools. Read how Somerset Education Association became community leaders by using their collective power. marylandeducators.org/somerset-county-fights-back-against-extremism
October 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Somerset County has been ground zero for a fight against a school board president bent on underfunding schools. Read how Somerset Education Association became community leaders by using their collective power. marylandeducators.org/somerset-county-fights-back-against-extremism
Thirty-three member-organizers knocked on more than 9,000 doors this summer using MSEA’s ESP Bill of Rights as their calling card! In Washington County organizers are building membership and exciting interest in their union. Read more: marylandeducators.org/mseas-2025-summer-organizing-campaign
October 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Thirty-three member-organizers knocked on more than 9,000 doors this summer using MSEA’s ESP Bill of Rights as their calling card! In Washington County organizers are building membership and exciting interest in their union. Read more: marylandeducators.org/mseas-2025-summer-organizing-campaign
Get the latest on Maryland's new teacher apprenticeship program, the state's fiscal picture, and much more 👇
https://marylandeducators.org/apprenticeship-program-built-to-expand-educator-workforce/
https://marylandeducators.org/apprenticeship-program-built-to-expand-educator-workforce/
Apprenticeship Program Built to Expand Educator Workforce - Maryland State Education Association
THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Governor Launches Apprenticeship Program to Expand Educator Workforce The first state-sponsored registered teacher apprenticeship program has begun. It is a welcome step toward...
marylandeducators.org
October 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Get the latest on Maryland's new teacher apprenticeship program, the state's fiscal picture, and much more 👇
https://marylandeducators.org/apprenticeship-program-built-to-expand-educator-workforce/
https://marylandeducators.org/apprenticeship-program-built-to-expand-educator-workforce/
Join us in Ocean City on October 17–18 for FREE, members-only workshops! Earn up to 5 Professional Development points and dive into practical tools and fresh ideas designed for educators.
No registration needed—just show up! marylandeducators.org/programs/conventionworkshops
No registration needed—just show up! marylandeducators.org/programs/conventionworkshops
September 11, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Join us in Ocean City on October 17–18 for FREE, members-only workshops! Earn up to 5 Professional Development points and dive into practical tools and fresh ideas designed for educators.
No registration needed—just show up! marylandeducators.org/programs/conventionworkshops
No registration needed—just show up! marylandeducators.org/programs/conventionworkshops
Get the latest on MSEA's presentation of educator priorities to the State Board of Education, how potential federal funding cuts could impact schools, and much more 👇
https://marylandeducators.org/msea-makes-case-for-more-funding-support-and-time-for-educators/
https://marylandeducators.org/msea-makes-case-for-more-funding-support-and-time-for-educators/
MSEA Makes Case for More Funding, Support, and Time for Educators - Maryland State Education Association
THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA Advocates before State Board on Educator Priorities MSEA was at the table on August 26 when the Maryland State Board of Education (SBOE) invited stakeholders to discuss po...
marylandeducators.org
September 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Get the latest on MSEA's presentation of educator priorities to the State Board of Education, how potential federal funding cuts could impact schools, and much more 👇
https://marylandeducators.org/msea-makes-case-for-more-funding-support-and-time-for-educators/
https://marylandeducators.org/msea-makes-case-for-more-funding-support-and-time-for-educators/