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The Governor and the General Assembly need to hear from you on why the broken Maintenance of Effort funding law must be fixed to ensure full funding of our education budgets. Click here to help you contact the Governor and your state representatives.
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Become a Delegate to the NEA and MSEA Conventions. Interested in representing your colleagues? Want to learn more about how the National Education Association and the Maryland State Education Association work? Then run to be an MCEA delegate to the national or state conventions. The NEA convention is held over the fourth of July. This year it is in Washington, DC. The MSEA convention is held in October in Ocean City.
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Transfer season information
Click here to read about the upcoming open season for transfers
MCEA campaign to protect school funding
February 7, 2012
You’ve seen our signs all over the county. Great Schools = Great Neighborhoods. Read about the importance of protecting school funding here and then you can contact your County Council member and your state legislators to tell them to keep our schools as a top priority and protect school funding.
MCEA’s Board of Education election recommendations
February 7, 2012
MCEA, through its candidate recommendation process, is endorsing for the Board of Education: Chris Barclay in District 4, Phil Kauffman for an At-Large seat, and Jean Ellinport and Fred Evans in District 2. You can read about MCEA’s recommendation process here and you can see the candidate’s responses to our questionnaire here.
A comprehensive fix for Maintenance of Effort
January 30, 2012
The General Assembly must fix the broken Maintenance of Effort law to ensure full and stable funding for our schools. Without a fix, our schools stand to lose millions of dollars in funding. Click here see MSEA's plan for a comprehensive fix of the MOE law.
Pension Shift Threatens Education Funding
January 23, 2012
See MSEA’s position on the potential shifting of teacher pensions on to the counties and what impact it could have on school funding. Click here to read more.
MCEA President Doug Prouty testifies before the Board of Education
January 19, 2012
Click here to read his remarks.
Check out these Members Only insurance opportunities
January 18, 2012
Click here for information on members only benefits opportunities on insurance plans offered through American Fidelity Assurance Company.
Teacher Leadership Development Symposium
January 10, 2012
MCEA is continuing its Teacher Leadership Development Symposium on February 1.The various sessions will help educators develop their leadership potential and skills. The symposium is divided into morning and afternoon sessions. Click here for detailed information and registration instructions.
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