May 29th, 2022
NEWSETTE
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  • Bargaining Documents
  • Updates
  • Benefits
  • Mental Health Assistance
  • In the News
PGCEA Launched an Ad Campaign!
Prince George's teachers run ads calling for smaller...

Placeholder while article actions load The Prince George's County teachers union launched an ad campaign Friday that calls for more investment by the school system into initiatives that would reduce class sizes and boost teacher pay.

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Upcoming Events
Updates
MSEA EDUCATOR APPRECIATION DAY: JUNE 4
Join MSEA for its 10th annual Educator Appreciation Day! This event will celebrate the hard work and dedication of teachers and support professionals, including raffles and prizes from participating businesses in Annapolis. Click here for more information.
2022 SUMMER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Join us for this year’s SLC “Turn Up the Heat, Ed Justice for All” happening at Salisbury University. At MSEA’s annual Summer Leadership Conference (SLC) we’re digging in on what education justice looks like for educators, students, and school communities. We’ll study the issues and build the skills we need to be effective, informed, and focused ed justice warriors.

Register Here. Please note that this conference will be held 100% in person (no virtual/hybrid options). Click here for the catalog.
Date: Tuesday July 11, 2022 – Friday July 15, 2022
Where: Salisbury University
Contact: slc@mseanea.org

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.
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
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
IN THE NEWS...
Gun violence, grief, and trauma: A resource guide for...

School shootings, domestic terrorism, war, community violence. These intense and unsafe situations can trigger stress, trauma, and even secondhand trauma in children, which adults must often help them unpack. After reviewing dozens of websites,...

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www.chalkbeat.org
What Schools Can Do to Tackle Climate Change (Hint: More ...

It takes a lot of mental and emotional energy to admit that climate change exists, that humans are causing it, and that it will take massive societal realignment to reverse its most devastating effects. The most tempting response might be to...

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www.edweek.org
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