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Lack of Transparency: Maryland State Education Department Under Fire for Concealing Student Test Results
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is facing scrutiny and controversy over its handling of student test results. An investigation by Project Baltimore has revealed that the state is concealing and redacting school results, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. During a recent board meeting, Project Baltimore attempted to speak with key officials responsible for …
Maryland’s Education Plans Approval Process: An Update
The Accountability and Implementation Board for Maryland’s Future is gearing up for the approval of local school system’s education plans in the coming month. However, it remains uncertain how many of the 24 plans will be ready for approval. Efforts are being made to bring most, if not all, of the LEA plans to the …
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Maryland’s Blueprint for Education: Controversies and County Responses
Maryland’s Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, aimed at expanding prekindergarten programs, has been a subject of intense debate. While universal access to pre-K and inclusive curricula for children with disabilities are commendable goals, concerns have emerged, particularly regarding the integration of special education and general education classes in Baltimore County, which may result in larger class …
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Lowering the Bar: Are Maryland’s New Graduation Rules a Disservice to Students?
Maryland’s State Department of Education has recently implemented controversial changes to high school graduation requirements, raising concerns among educators and parents. The modifications, aimed at increasing graduation rates, have sparked debates about the potential impact on students’ preparedness for higher education and future careers. In previous years, Maryland students were required to fulfill three criteria …
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NAACP Warns Maryland’s School leaders
The Maryland chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is urging local and state school officials to address the distressing situation faced by African American students in Maryland’s public schools. In an effort to tackle this issue, the Maryland State Conference NAACP has announced its plans to organize a conference …
Ten Governors, Including Maryland’s Wes Moore, Unite Against What They Call Book Censorship in Schools
In a collective effort in, what 10 governors say, is to combat book censorship in schools, Governor Wes Moore (D) has joined forces with nine other governors, releasing a letter on Friday urging textbook publishers to stand firm against attempts to dilute educational materials by Republican lawmakers and conservative parents. The governors, predominantly Democrats, emphasized …
Prince George’s County Public Schools Calls for Transformation in an Open Letter to Yet-to-Be Named Superintendent
In a collaborative effort, the Prince George’s County Educators’ Association (PGCEA), the Association of Supervisory and Administrative School Personnel (ASASP), the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 2250 (ACE-AFSCME Local 2250), and the Service Employees International Union 400 (SEIU 400) have come together to address key issues within the Prince George’s County …
