July 27th, 2022
NEWSETTE
Information is Power
Inside this Newsette:

  • Impasse
  • School supply drop-off
  • Upcoming events
  • MSEA updates
  • Bargaining documents
  • Benefits
  • PGCEA in the news
  • In the news
Impasse
School Supply Drop-Off
If you are retiring, here's your opportunity to give back to the educators and students of PGCPS. PGCEA will be allowing members to drop off any classroom supplies for the incoming teachers in the fall. You can come by: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.
Upcoming Events
Updates
BLUEPRINT IMPLEMENTATION EXPERT REVIEW TEAMS- MORE EDUCATORS NEEDED
As part of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and the Accountability and Implementation Board, MSDE is responsible for creating expert review teams to do site visits to ensure districts are following through with Blueprint requirements. In addition, expert review teams will be convened to monitor the use of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds sent to local districts. MSEA is listed as an organization to provide names of educators to be considered to serve on expert teams. In a recent meeting with Superintendent Choudhury, he encouraged us to garner more educators to apply.
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.
UPDATED: RACIAL-SOCIAL JUSTICE STRATEGY, ORGANIZING, AND ACTION RESOURCE PAGES
Check out MSEA’s new Racial and Social Justice section on our website that includes many new resources and links, including our new Racial-Social Justice Strategy, Organizing, and Action Resources tool. Members, locals, and anyone visiting the MSEA site can access many resources at a variety of entry levels to help move our RSJ work forward throughout the state. Big thanks to the staff, managers, and members who worked quickly and thoughtfully to provide these resources. Special thanks to Tina Dove, Paula Voelker, Theresa Mitchel Dudley, Vernon Fains, and members of the planning workgroup for helping to gather and vet these resources. You and your members are encouraged to visit the site often as more and more updates will be added.
Bargaining Documents
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.
 
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
PGCEA IN THE NEWS...
Prince George's County Public Schools hold "Hiring...

The county is looking to hire bus drivers, classroom teachers, custodians, food service assistants, nurses and substitute teachers. Some positions offer stipends. PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) are...

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www.wusa9.com
IN THE NEWS...
The state of learning loss: 7 takeaways from the latest data

American students are slowly starting to regain academic ground lost during the pandemic, according to nationwide and state testing data compiled by Chalkbeat. In the last year, students in younger grades have recovered between 15% and 35% of the ...

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www.chalkbeat.org
New Guidance Helps Schools Support Students with...

New guidance released today from the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) helps public elementary and secondary schools fulfill their responsibilities to meet...

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www.ed.gov
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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