Influence
Each one of us has individuals that influence our life. Parents are high on many people’s list of those making
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teachers
Maryland delegate looks to expand civil immunity for teachers
The proposed bill, HB0137, aims to protect teachers who intervene in fights or other cases of student misconduct from any civil liability they may face regarding property damage or personal injury, provided they acted in good faith and without negligence. A hearing on the bill is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, before the House Judiciary Committee; it will also be streamed live on YouTube.
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Why Should Teachers Start Building a Leadership Mindset?
Going back to ancient history, the man started as an individual entity for survival. Despite thriving, they understood that without
Read morePay teachers what they deserve
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Day and Teacher Appreciation Week, we publish this opinion piece by a Prince George’s County
Read moreMaryland struggles to keep good teachers
By Katishi Maake Capital News Service In nine years of teaching elementary school, Robin Beers has always felt the profession
Read moreSupporters push for bill to prevent child sexual abuse in schools
Miri Kahn, left, and Rosheda Harrell work at the Baltimore Child Abuse Center and supported HB72. By Alessia Grunberger For
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For Teachers
Drive by any school and you’ll find the parking lots filled with teacher’s cars. They’re preparing for the new school
Read moreUnion seeks to make all Md. teachers pay union fees
Maryland teachers statewide could be required to pay union fees even if they are not members, according to legislation expected to be introduced this session in Annapolis on behalf of Maryland State Education Association (MSEA). The “fair share” fee is a top priority of the teachers union that represents about 70,000 people – or 80% of school employees.
Read moreGun lobby needs to go back to school
I came across an article in Education Week about conservative leaders calling for the arming of teachers. As an educator,
Read moreStudent Shooting: ‘Could it happen at my school?’
The end of the school day comes and I see an email from my superintendent sending condolences to those affected
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