APRIL 3rd, 2022
NEWSETTE
Information is Power
Inside this Newsette:

  • Bargaining For The Common Good
  • Vote Your Dreams Tour '22
  • Apply For a Scholarship
  • School Calendar
  • On the Legislative Front
  • Benefits
  • Mental Health Assistance
  • In the News
LATEST PROPOSAL:
MARCH BARGAINING UPDATE!!!
FROM PANDEMIC TO PROMISE:
VOTE YOUR DREAMS TOUR
Inician campaña para obtener información sobre las...

Una alianza comunitaria del condado Prince George's inicia una campaña recaudando información mediante una encuesta sobre las preocupaciones de padres y estudiantes

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Updates
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION UPDATE
MSEA was invited to present at the beginning of the State Board meeting on March 22 as part of their Stakeholder Engagement agenda item. President Bost, Vice President Dudley, and Treasurer Coughlin attended and presented on who we are, our mission and goals, and upcoming priorities. Following the presentation, there was a lengthy discussion with members of the board. The State Board meeting can be viewed by clicking here.
KRA and MCAP Results
Results of the fall administration of the KRA and MCAP were shared with the State Board and results can be viewed here.
STATE BOARD STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS
The State Board is engaging in a strategic planning process and teacher member, Rachel McCusker is on the internal committee. All Marylanders are being asked to take part in their survey at www.marylandpublicschools.org/survey.


Prince George’s County Educators’ Association Foundation and Racial And Social Justice Committee:
Are you currently a 12th-grade student who has attended Prince George's County Public High Schools for a minimum of two years? The Racial and Social Justice Committee of the Prince George's County Educators' Association Foundation scholarship is now accepting scholarship applications until April 9, 2022. Scholarships will be awarded to PG seniors students who will graduate from a Prince George's County Public High Schools in the 2022 school year. Scholarships are a minimum of $500.00 and will be given in recognition of outstanding academic performance, leadership qualities, and financial need.
Changes to the 2021-2022 School Calendar
The Prince George’s County Board of Education has approved changes to the 2021-22 school calendar. As Juneteenth is a federal and county holiday, it has been added as a new holiday on Monday, June 20. The Monday, March 7 professional development day is now a regular instructional day for students. The last day for both students and teachers will be Thursday, June 23.
 
Additional inclement weather days may be virtual learning days to ensure the last day for students is no later than Friday, June 24.
 
To view the updated calendar, visit the PGCPS calendar webpage
ON THE LEGISLATIVE FRONT
Are you interested in testifying before the county council or the board of education on issues that matter most to you? We want you to join us and ensure that our school system and county leadership understand how the decisions that they make impact us in the school building every day. We will have a series of trainings and workshops to prepare those interested to testify before the council and the Board of Education.
Download and share MSEA’s legislative priorities for the 2022 General Assembly Session. This document is a tool to support MSEA’s advocacy to build on the successful passage of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future (Kirwan Commission), addressing continuing issues that were exacerbated by the pandemic, such as non-academic supports for students and escalating workloads and staffing shortages for educators. This session will also be an opportunity for us to continue our advocacy for social justice and workers’ rights. The General Assembly session runs from January 12 – April 11, 2022.
BENEFITS
Get Valuable Educator Perks Just for Union Members
Whether you’ve joined your education association at the local, state or national level, you belong to the NEA and have access to educator perks through NEA Member Benefits. Watch this video to see how it works.
 
Why NEA Member Benefits Is Dedicated to Serving Educators
NEA members are at the core of everything we do – from negotiating on your behalf to offer valuable benefits with trusted partners, to supporting your personal needs in each stage of your life and career. Find out more about why you inspire us and how we can help you.
 
BENEFITS: WEEKLY GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY!
For immediate mental health assistance:
PGCPS Employee Assistance Program:
By phone: 1-800-346-0110 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    Username: PGCPS
    Password: PRINCE
IN THE NEWS...
Teen Mental Health During COVID: What New Federal Data...

High school students experienced challenges with mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic including hopelessness, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts or intentions. But those who felt close to people at school or who reported strong virtual...

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www.edweek.org
What's going on with Maryland's congressional district...

With a primary election scheduled for July 19, the boundary lines of Maryland's eight congressional districts are in flux. A map adopted in December to account for population changes determined by the 2020 census was struck down by a judge on...

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www.baltimoresun.com
Do you know your UniServ Director?

Our UniServ directors (UD's) are here to assist you with any of your school-based issues or contract compliance needs. To find out which UD is assigned to your school click the button to see their school assignments.
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