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!
"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/
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/
January 29, 2026 at 10:05 PM
"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/
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/
Read more: https://marylandeducators.org/3-questions-danielle-crankfield-2026-national-school-counselor-of-the-year/
January 28, 2026 at 7:55 PM
"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/
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/
January 28, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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/
More: https://marylandeducators.org/my-turn-allegany-county-instructional-assistant-stewart-monroe/
January 28, 2026 at 12:08 AM
"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/
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/
https://marylandeducators.org/governors-budget-sees-public-schools-as-foundation-of-everything/
Governor’s Budget Sees Public Schools As Foundation of Everything - Maryland State Education Association
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 Ma...
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January 23, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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/
https://marylandeducators.org/governors-budget-sees-public-schools-as-foundation-of-everything/
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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
January 22, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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!
Let's honor the dignity and work of all Maryland workers and pass a living wage bill!
January 21, 2026 at 12:04 AM
📢 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!
Let's honor the dignity and work of all Maryland workers and pass a living wage bill!
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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/
https://marylandeducators.org/2026-session-begins-msea-prioritizes-educator-workplace-budget-rights-testing/
2026 Session Begins: MSEA Prioritizes Educator Workplace, Budget, Rights, Testing - Maryland State Education Association
THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA Advances Legislative Priorities Amid Intense Federal, Local Pressures The 447th General Assembly session opened on Wednesday, at the start of an election year for all 188 s...
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January 16, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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/
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/
Learn more and RSVP here: https://marylandeducators.org/2026-ipd-conference/
January 6, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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/
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/
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/
January 5, 2026 at 6:53 PM
📢 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/
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/
Read more from Steve and other members on the power of union membership: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/
January 2, 2026 at 8:50 PM
"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/
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/
Read more from Raegon & others on the power of union membership: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/
December 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
"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/
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/
Read more from Simone and other members on the power of union membership: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/
December 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
"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/
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/
Read more from Derek and other members on what our union means to them: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/
December 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
"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/
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/
Read more from Stacey and other members on why unions matter: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/
December 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
"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/
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/
Read more from Joseph and others on why they belong to our union: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/
December 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
"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/
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/
Read more from Christine and other members on why they belong to our union: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/
December 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
"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/
Read more from Christine and other members on why they belong to our union: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/
"I know the union will continue fighting for fair pay. For many of us, that makes a real difference in our ability to stay at Wor-Wic and support our families."
Read more from Amy and others about why they belong to our union: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/
Read more from Amy and others about why they belong to our union: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/
December 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
"I know the union will continue fighting for fair pay. For many of us, that makes a real difference in our ability to stay at Wor-Wic and support our families."
Read more from Amy and others about why they belong to our union: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/
Read more from Amy and others about why they belong to our union: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/
"Your union is your platform, your voice, and your community. Education is too hard to do alone!"
Read more from Paul and other members on why they belong to our union: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/
Read more from Paul and other members on why they belong to our union: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/
December 19, 2025 at 10:55 PM
"Your union is your platform, your voice, and your community. Education is too hard to do alone!"
Read more from Paul and other members on why they belong to our union: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/
Read more from Paul and other members on why they belong to our union: https://marylandeducators.org/why-i-belong-the-power-of-membership/
"The arts are so vital to student development....Also knowing about art and making art just makes you a cooler person all around."
Hear more from Queen Anne's County art teacher Jackie Jablecki: https://marylandeducators.org/jackie-jablecki-queen-annes-county-art-teacher/
Hear more from Queen Anne's County art teacher Jackie Jablecki: https://marylandeducators.org/jackie-jablecki-queen-annes-county-art-teacher/
December 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"The arts are so vital to student development....Also knowing about art and making art just makes you a cooler person all around."
Hear more from Queen Anne's County art teacher Jackie Jablecki: https://marylandeducators.org/jackie-jablecki-queen-annes-county-art-teacher/
Hear more from Queen Anne's County art teacher Jackie Jablecki: https://marylandeducators.org/jackie-jablecki-queen-annes-county-art-teacher/
"The 2026 General Assembly session arrives at a defining moment for Maryland’s public schools, students, and educators."
Read more from MSEA Executive Director Sean Johnson's 2026 session preview: https://marylandeducators.org/looking-ahead-mseas-priorities-for-the-2026-legislative-session/
Read more from MSEA Executive Director Sean Johnson's 2026 session preview: https://marylandeducators.org/looking-ahead-mseas-priorities-for-the-2026-legislative-session/
December 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"The 2026 General Assembly session arrives at a defining moment for Maryland’s public schools, students, and educators."
Read more from MSEA Executive Director Sean Johnson's 2026 session preview: https://marylandeducators.org/looking-ahead-mseas-priorities-for-the-2026-legislative-session/
Read more from MSEA Executive Director Sean Johnson's 2026 session preview: https://marylandeducators.org/looking-ahead-mseas-priorities-for-the-2026-legislative-session/
"The union is what YOU make of it. Being an agent of change is what mobilizes any organization where the rights and protections of employees are prioritized."
Read more from Charles County AP Shaneha Sotomayor: https://marylandeducators.org/shaneha-sotomayor-charles-county-assistant-principal/
Read more from Charles County AP Shaneha Sotomayor: https://marylandeducators.org/shaneha-sotomayor-charles-county-assistant-principal/
December 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
"The union is what YOU make of it. Being an agent of change is what mobilizes any organization where the rights and protections of employees are prioritized."
Read more from Charles County AP Shaneha Sotomayor: https://marylandeducators.org/shaneha-sotomayor-charles-county-assistant-principal/
Read more from Charles County AP Shaneha Sotomayor: https://marylandeducators.org/shaneha-sotomayor-charles-county-assistant-principal/
Read MSEA President Paul Lemle's statement congratulating Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk on her historic election earlier today as the next speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates:
https://marylandeducators.org/educators-congratulate-new-maryland-speaker-joseline-pena-melnyk/
https://marylandeducators.org/educators-congratulate-new-maryland-speaker-joseline-pena-melnyk/
Educators Congratulate New Maryland Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk - Maryland State Education Association
Today the House of Delegates elected Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D-Prince George's and Anne Arundel) to serve as their next speaker. Howard County high school social studies teacher and Maryland State Education Association President Paul Lemle released t...
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December 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Read MSEA President Paul Lemle's statement congratulating Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk on her historic election earlier today as the next speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates:
https://marylandeducators.org/educators-congratulate-new-maryland-speaker-joseline-pena-melnyk/
https://marylandeducators.org/educators-congratulate-new-maryland-speaker-joseline-pena-melnyk/
"I’ve found my purpose in advancing educator practice to intentionally empower our immigrant students and their families."
Read more from award-winning Baltimore County Spanish teacher Edwin Pérez: https://marylandeducators.org/unleashing-the-power-of-immigrant-voices-to-transform-our-schools/
Read more from award-winning Baltimore County Spanish teacher Edwin Pérez: https://marylandeducators.org/unleashing-the-power-of-immigrant-voices-to-transform-our-schools/
December 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
"I’ve found my purpose in advancing educator practice to intentionally empower our immigrant students and their families."
Read more from award-winning Baltimore County Spanish teacher Edwin Pérez: https://marylandeducators.org/unleashing-the-power-of-immigrant-voices-to-transform-our-schools/
Read more from award-winning Baltimore County Spanish teacher Edwin Pérez: https://marylandeducators.org/unleashing-the-power-of-immigrant-voices-to-transform-our-schools/