iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Check out this exclusive offer on professional development resources available to MSEA members from VESi! Find discounted online professional development courses to fit your educational needs when and where you want. Learn more at virtualeduc.com/msea

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Educators like Frederick County's ALonna Soward-Puryear are the reason our public schools are strong. Congratulations to ALonna on being named a 2027 Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence recipient by the NEA Foundation! #NEAFGala

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Raising taxes on the ultra-wealthy is more popular than Old Bay among Marylanders, new poll finds. marylandeducators.org/poll-what-do-marylanders-like-more-than-old-bay-raising-taxes-on-the-ultra-wealthy

011

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

In: Raising taxes on the ultra-wealthy, Old Bay Out: Cutting school funding

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Raising taxes on the ultra-wealthy>Old Bay -Marylanders

010

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Registration is now open for our upcoming Praxis test-preparation sessions, starting October 6 and continuing through December! Looking for ongoing support? Our Praxis Support Cohort offers small-group learning and encouragement from experienced educators. marylandeducators.org/category/events.

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to MSEA's new Education Support Professional of the Year, Anthony Janey! Anthony is a special education paraeducator in Baltimore County whose service to his students, school, union, and community is exemplary and reflective of the incredible work of ESPs across Maryland.

010

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Ready to take the next step toward National Board Certification? Join MSEA for our Fall NBC Jump Start 2026—two days of focused learning, practical support, writing guidance, and connection with fellow Maryland educators. Register today! secure.ngpvan.com/QRj6ThSUnEmrDJJPN_LLng2

000

Reposted by Maryland State Education Association

National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We join readers everywhere in mourning the loss of Dolly Parton. A champion for education and literacy, she inspired generations of young readers. Let’s honor her legacy by continuing to “inspire kids to dream more, care more, and learn more.” 📚❤️

211723

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

▶️ Changes to federal student aid took effect on 7/1. NEA's webinar on 8/24 at 6 p.m. will have educator-specific updates for staying on track to receive Public Service Loan Forgiveness 👇 www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/a…

nea.org

What You Need to Know About Student Debt Relief | NEA

Join our webinar on August 24 to learn the latest updates from our student debt experts.

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Maryland students are making some of the fastest academic gains in the country. Read more from MSEA Executive Director, Sean Johnson: marylandeducators.org/inside-msea-with-sean-johnson-the-blueprint-for-marylands-future-is-working-to-improve-student-outcomes.

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Montgomery County's Gina Miller found that seeing Shakespeare come to life helped ninth graders connect more with the story. Thanks to a NEA Foundation grant, her students saw Romeo and Juliet prior to reading the play. marylandeducators.org/3-questions-gina-miller-montgomery-county-english-teacher.

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

MSEA President Paul Lemle reminds us that reducing the effects of poverty is essential to student success. Investing in students means giving every child the support they need to learn and thrive. Read more: marylandeducators.org/where-we-stand-on-attacking-poverty-with-msea-president-paul-lemle.

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🏆 Big congratulations to the Society of Future Educators (SOFE) Aspiring Educators chapter at Morgan State University! They made history as the first-ever recipients of the Outstanding HBCU/MSI Chapter Award at the GramAE Awards this week. Way to represent, future MSEA leaders!

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

MSEA members gathered at this year's Racial Social Justice Summit to learn and build strategies for creating schools and unions rooted in equity and belonging. Participants left inspired and ready to turn ideas into action. Read more: marylandeducators.org/recap-mseas-racial-social-justice-summit.

010

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

As ballots continue to be counted, educators and educator-recommended candidates showed up in big ways on Election Day! 💪 Get the latest on the candidates (and educators!) advancing to the general election in November 👇 marylandeducators.org/educator-reco…

marylandeducators.org

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Public schools are “gardens of the future,” says Washington County's Dottie Gruhler. She helps families and advocates for students and parents every day. 💪 Read more: marylandeducators.org/the-good-trouble-questionnaire-dottie-gruhler-washington-county-registered-behavior-technician

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

‼️2026 ESP Summer Organizing Canvass Kick-Off‼️ ✅Door-to-door canvassing in the rain to meet members and potential members ✅Conversations about a $25/hour minimum wage, better contracts, and more ✅Standing up for a living wage, fairness, and respect for every ESP in Maryland! #espbillofrights

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

YOUR APPLE BALLOT. Don’t leave home without it! When you go to your polling place today, take your 🍎 Apple Ballot 🍎 with you. If you don’t have yours yet, visit MDAppleBallot.com for your county’s pro-public education ballot!

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

It’s training day at MSEA as we prep for our ESP Bill of Rights membership and power-building campaign across Maryland this summer. With a solid 7,000 individual endorsements, we’re focused on engaging high numbers of support staff in one-on-one conversations. Look for us in your neighborhood!

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

🌞 We've extended the registration deadline for SLC through June 26! Get ready for three days of learning and organizing at the Maritime Conference Center, July 28–30. There's still time left to register, but don't wait—secure your spot today! 🌴 Visit marylandeducators.org/slc2026 to register.

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

🎨 MSEA is proud to support the High School Juried Art Show at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. Congratulations to the talented student artists from George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, who earned this year's top honors. Read more: marylandeducators.org/celebrating-young-artists.

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Read all about the special celebration for Estelle Moore, a second-grade teacher at Greencastle Elementary School in Montgomery County Public Schools, for her extraordinary 55 years of service and impact on generations of students! marylandeducators.org/55-years-in-the-classroom-and-still-counting.

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🔬 How I Teach: AP Biology teacher Noel Pauller of Anne Arundel County Public Schools uses phenomena-based storylines to spark curiosity and move students from test prep to real scientific inquiry. Read more: marylandeducators.org/how-i-teach-phenomena-based-storylines-and-sparking-curiosity.

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Thank you to @elfreth.house.gov for hosting an education roundtable at MSEA yesterday! When educators are at the table, better decisions are made for our students and schools.

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🎬 Coming soon: a new documentary celebrating MSEA’s 168-year history! Stay tuned! Read the latest edition of ActionLine to learn more: marylandeducators.org/documentary-to-feature-mseas-168-year-history.

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

School board elections matter. That’s why our union has a thorough process for making recommendations about the leaders who will help shape teaching and learning conditions, educator pay, and so much more. Read more: marylandeducators.org/majorities-on-13-boards-of-education-at-stake-this-election.

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

From rising grocery bills to underfunded schools, educators and students are paying the price. That's why educators are standing together for fully funded public schools and an economy that works for everyone—not just the billionaires. marylandeducators.org/facing-the-billionaire-crisis.

010

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🤖 For better or worse, AI is impacting our schools. Educators must have a voice in decisions that impact jobs, student privacy, academic integrity, and learning. Read guidance on AI from MSEA’s legal team: marylandeducators.org/preparing-for-ai-workforce-and-classroom-impact.

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

When students needed access to healthy food, Dorchester County’s Hydeia Green started a community garden. Now, she's fighting for ESP rights, stronger schools, and thriving communities. Read more: marylandeducators.org/my-turn-hydeia-green-dorchester-county-media-specialist-instructional-assistant.

010

Reposted by Maryland State Education Association

National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Every LGBTQ+ student deserves a school where they feel safe, seen, and free to be themselves. Repost if you agree. #PrideMonth

14419

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

🎉 It's finally here! MSEA’s 14th Annual Educator Appreciation Day in Annapolis is TOMORROW, May 30. Come celebrate with us. We've got giveaways and prizes ready to go! No RSVP. Totally free. Just stop by! MSEA HQ | This Saturday | 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. marylandeducators.org/educator-appreciation-day-2

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

☀️ Recharge, reconnect, and gear up for the new school year at MSEA’s Summer Jumpstart! Join fellow educators July 8–10 in Pikesville for three days of inspiration, practical tools, and collaboration. ✨ Learn more and register today! marylandeducators.org/summer-jumpstart

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Check out this exclusive offer on professional development resources available to MSEA members from VESi! Purchase an annual course subscription and take up to 9 credits for only $275. Already have a subscription? Enroll in your summer course today and learn more at virtualeduc.com/msea

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Thank you to keynote speaker José Luis Vilson and all of the members and trainers who came together at today’s powerful Racial Social Justice Summit!

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

"Maryland ranks third among 35 states for student growth in reading and fifth in the nation for growth in math between 2022 and 2025, researchers found...[in] one of the only apples-to-apples comparisons of student achievement across school districts, regardless of which assessment a state uses."

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

With a record number of members statewide, our union’s strength comes from members leading the work, supporting one another, and building power together. ✊ Read more in this edition of ActionLine: marylandeducators.org/inside-msea-with-sean-johnson-msea-membership-at-record-levels.

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

“National Board Certification is good for us. It’s good for our profession, and it’s great for our students.” — MSEA President Paul Lemle ✊📚 Read more: marylandeducators.org/where-we-stand-on-national-board-certification-with-msea-president-paul-lemle.

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

From the push for a $25 starting wage for ESPs, to fighting for full school funding in Charles County, to expanding racial and social justice work in local unions—educators are standing together. Read more in this edition of ActionLine: marylandeducators.org/local-union-updates.

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

From classroom management and Praxis support to union organizing and leadership development, MSEA is helping educators grow at every stage of their careers. ✊📚 Learn more in this edition of ActionLine: marylandeducators.org/professional-and-leadership-development-at-msea

010

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

As the first community school coordinator at Spring Ridge Middle School, Alexis Broom works every day to connect students with the support they need to thrive. She believes schools should be a hub of care, support, and opportunity. Read more: marylandeducators.org/the-good-trouble-questionnaire-3.

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Big wins for Maryland public schools this legislative session. ✊ MSEA helped protect public education funding, strengthen the voice of support staff, expand worker rights, and support policies addressing educator shortages. marylandeducators.org/2026-general-assembly-wrap-up.

000

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

In celebration of Read Across America, MSEA leaders and members donated brand-new books to school media centers across Maryland—celebrating literacy, diverse stories, and the joy of reading. 📚 Read more in this edition of ActionLine: marylandeducators.org/2026-read-across-america

010

Maryland State Education Association @marylandeducators.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

A 2nd grade teacher took time to truly see one student—and it changed everything for him. He grew up to become an education support professional and union leader, now fighting for fair pay, healthcare, and respect. Read more: marylandeducators.org/my-turn-baltimore-county-paraeducator-devon-chapman.

000