Accountability Board Approves Systems’ Blueprint Plans. How did Your County’s School System Do?
The Accountability and Implementation Board for Maryland’s Future Blueprint has successfully endorsed updates to the comprehensive education reform plan for the state. These revisions, as mandated by law to occur annually by August 1st, were discussed during the July 20th meeting. Among the modifications, the board has stipulated that local health and social service agencies …
Addressing the School-to-Prison Pipeline: Administrators Must Step Up and Handle Classroom Conflicts
The school-to-prison pipeline remains a pressing concern in education, with the over-reliance on School Resource Officers (SROs) exacerbating the issue. While SROs can play a crucial role in maintaining school safety, their involvement in minor (and even major) disciplinary issues often leads to negative interactions with students, perpetuating a cycle of harsh consequences and adverse …
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 …
NAACP’s Urgent Warning: Revitalizing Maryland’s Schools for African American Students
The Maryland NAACP has issued a powerful statement, warning that “other actions may be necessary” to address the dire state of public education for African American students in Maryland’s public K-112 schools. In a public statement released last week, the civil rights group expressed their frustration with the ongoing struggles faced by African American children …
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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 …
Public Demands Answers as Maryland School Test Scores Remain Redacted
In a recent development, the Maryland State Superintendent of Schools, Mohammed Choudhury, agreed to an interview with Fox’s Project Baltimore after the news outlet’s persistent efforts to shed light on heavily redacted student test results. However, the public will have to wait until the next monthly meeting of the school board to learn more about …
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