Why Politics?

Who do you want stepping up to the blackboard?

Elected politicians, or those appointed by them, decide every one of the important education issues we deal with every day. If you ever wondered why your Local Association and MSEA are involved in politics locally and statewide, just check out the list below. Need we say more?
Your salary Local Board of Education
Retirement benefits General Assembly, Maryland Teachers Retirement and Pension System Board
School budget Governor, General Assembly (state aid to education), county officials and Local Board of Education
Amount of federal school aid President and Congress
Certification standards State Board of Education and State Department of Education
Class size Governor, General Assembly, county officials and Local Board of Education
Length of school year State Board of Education
Duty free lunch Local Board of Education
Length of workday Local Board of Education
Health/Dental insurance benefit Local Board of Education
Course content State Board of Education and State Department of Education Mandatory classes State Board of Education and State Department of Education
Social Security participation General Assembly
Fringe benefits Governor, General Assembly, Local Board of Education, elected county officials
Employee collective bargaining rights and due process Governor, General Assembly, Local Board of Education, elected county officials
Health and safety standards Governor, General Assembly, Congress
Chapter I (Title I) funding Congress
Tuition tax credits Governor, General Assembly, Congress
Corporal punishment policies Governor, General Assembly
Worker's compensation Governor, General Assembly
Unemployment Compensation Governor, General Assembly
Licensing fees Governor, General Assembly
Tax credits for school supplies Governor, General Assembly