We’re all about getting Maryland’s educators and public schools the tools and support they need to help every student succeed!https://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mksot7c5ad2jFind out where Maryland teacher and ESP pay rank nationally, and get the latest on NEA and MSEA Congressional endorsements in the 5th and 6th Districts👇 https://marylandeducators.org/nea-msea-endorse-educator-champions-in-marylands-5th-6th-congressional-district-races/01 May 2026 17:49 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksot7c5ad2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mkpxwoif7k27🍎✨ Educators Appreciation Day is back! ✨🍎 Join us on May 30 for our 14th annual celebration honoring our incredible members. MSEA HQ 140 Main Street, Annapolis There will be food, raffles, prizes, and giveaways! No need to RSVP! Learn more here: marylandeducators.org/educator-appreciation-day-2.30 Apr 2026 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpxwoif7k27https://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mknf4nh3k72rOur seats are almost full—and for good reason. The Racial Social Justice Summit returns on May 16 with José Vilson, real talk, and workshops you can actually use to build equity and belonging in your school. Join us! marylandeducators.org/racial-social-justice-summit-202629 Apr 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknf4nh3k72rhttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mkla53gw4c2z🚙The YES, YOU CAN! summer roadshow is back!🚗 Don’t miss this free two-day, workshop that sets up you and your students for great teaching and learning. You’ll find the workshops in Westminster (June 19–20), Linthicum Heights (July 10–11), and Cambridge (July 24–25). marylandeducators.org/events.28 Apr 2026 18:37 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkla53gw4c2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mjhzskczhg2qThe legislative session is over! Read our recap highlighting a revised school star rating system, improved workers' rights, progress for ESPs, protections for vulnerable Marylanders, and much more. https://marylandeducators.org/session-ends-with-wins-for-esps-accountability-system-funding/14 Apr 2026 18:41 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhzskczhg2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mj3e6ci2xv2gSpots 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 #SocialJustice09 Apr 2026 17:41 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3e6ci2xv2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3miytt3pnsz2nWith 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/08 Apr 2026 17:44 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3miytt3pnsz2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3miw7yvgkq32kMSDE 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/qPnaiedt6cus07 Apr 2026 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3miw7yvgkq32khttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mic5j4xw6e2iASPIRING 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.30 Mar 2026 17:06 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mic5j4xw6e2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mi4sj4nvnw2nBills 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/28 Mar 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi4sj4nvnw2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mi3ee4anr22qA 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/28 Mar 2026 00:20 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi3ee4anr22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mi2wiq2iox2hSpecial 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/.27 Mar 2026 20:12 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2wiq2iox2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mhy4adwkbu2n⚾ 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. 26 Mar 2026 17:16 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhy4adwkbu2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mhirtsjb6f2aWith 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/20 Mar 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhirtsjb6f2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mgzlyairey2j“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/14 Mar 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgzlyairey2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mgxsi7toas2hGet 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-2/13 Mar 2026 20:57 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxsi7toas2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mgxrulxvuw2cEach 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!13 Mar 2026 20:46 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxrulxvuw2chttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mgqbgddmy32xMany thanks to Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller for joining MSEA and MCEA leaders at yesterday's Read Across America event at Burnt Mills Elementary School!10 Mar 2026 21:03 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgqbgddmy32xhttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mggk2oh5ua2eIt'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/07 Mar 2026 00:11 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mggk2oh5ua2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mgg7bo66my2aFrom 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!06 Mar 2026 20:58 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgg7bo66my2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mg4fpdt6r22nA 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! #espbillofrights02 Mar 2026 23:26 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg4fpdt6r22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mg42odrzco2l📚 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! 02 Mar 2026 20:09 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg42odrzco2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mfwthosowk2nThanks 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!28 Feb 2026 18:16 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfwthosowk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mfwmimukac2vGet 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/28 Feb 2026 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfwmimukac2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mfjwra6k3e2lTHIS 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_oZwrw7pPRPeCYXeP4gulFw23 Feb 2026 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfjwra6k3e2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mfddi2clv32nChanges 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/21 Feb 2026 00:10 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfddi2clv32nhttps://bsky.app/profile/marylandeducators.bsky.social/post/3mf7qpae7vi2xThe 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_oZwrw7pPRPeCYXeP4gulFw19 Feb 2026 13:56 +0000at://did:plc:mqpangabnngjzqlppnqaauux/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf7qpae7vi2x