New Maryland State Superintendent of Schools will Reaffirm Her Commitment to High-Quality Education for All Children
April 24, 2024
New Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey M. Wright and State Board of Education President Clarence C. Crawford will host a press briefing in the Maryland State Board of Education meeting room to describe their vision for Maryland public schools, children, and families.
Learn moreThe Maryland State Board of Education Appoints Dr. Carey M. Wright as the Next State Superintendent of Schools
April 24, 2024
The State Board voted unanimously on April 24, 2024, to appoint Dr. Carey M. Wright as the Maryland State Superintendent of Schools for the term to begin July 1, 2024. Since October 23, 2023, Dr. Wright has served as the Interim State Superintendent of Schools.
Learn moreMaryland Semifinalists Named for 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
April 24, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced the 625 semifinalists for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, 13 of which are Maryland high school students.
Learn moreMaryland State Board of Education Hosts Special Meeting on Wednesday, April 24
April 23, 2024
The Maryland State Board of Education will host a special virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. Members of the public will be able to view and hear the roll call and opening remarks in real time via livestream.
Learn moreMaryland State Department of Education Extends Maryland Accreditation to a Five-Year Status
April 17, 2024
Today, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced that Maryland Accreditation for licensed child care centers and public early childhood education programs will be extended from a three-year status to a five-year status. The extension is expected to have an immediate impact on 991 child care centers, Head Start programs, and public prekindergarten (Pre-K) programs across the state.
Learn moreMaryland State Board of Education Hosts Special Meeting on Saturday, April 13
April 9, 2024
The Maryland State Board of Education will host a special meeting on Saturday, April 13 at 8 a.m. Members of the public can view and hear the roll call and opening remarks in real time via livestream.
Learn moreMaryland State Department of Education Publishes Graduation and Dropout Rates for the 2022-2023 School Year
March 26, 2024
The Maryland State Department of Education today released data on the four-year cohort graduation rate for students graduating from Maryland public schools in the spring of 2023.
Learn moreMaryland Selects Finalists for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
March 25, 2024
Today, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced six finalists for the 2024 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) for K-6th grade. Established in 1983, PAEMST are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teaching.
Learn moreMaryland State Board of Education Meets Tuesday, March 26
March 22, 2024
The Maryland State Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, March 26 at 9 a.m. at the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building, Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), 200 W. Baltimore St., in the State Board Room (7th floor).
Learn moreMaryland State Board of Education Hosts Special Meeting on Friday, March 22
March 19, 2024
The Maryland State Board of Education will host a special meeting on Friday, March 22 at 8:00 a.m. Members of the public will be able to view and hear the roll call and opening remarks in real time via livestream.
Learn moreMaryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Holds Annual Teach Maryland Conference
March 11, 2024
On Tuesday, March 12, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) will welcome 450 high school students from 13 school districts to the annual Teach Maryland Conference, designed to encourage young people to pursue careers in education.
Learn moreMaryland State Board of Education Hosts Special Meeting on Monday, March 4
March 1, 2024
The Maryland State Board of Education will host a special meeting on Monday, March 4 at 9 a.m. Members of the public will be able to view and hear the roll call and opening remarks in real time via livestream.
Learn moreMSDE to Adopt New Kindergarten Assessment for School Readiness
February 28, 2024
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) will be moving away from the current Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) after results from an independent analysis indicated potential bias in the current assessment against bilingual or multilingual learners.
Learn moreEight Schools Earn Purple Star Designation
February 27, 2024
Today, the Maryland State Department of Education announced the inaugural group of eight Purple Star Schools, recognizing their strong services and support for students from military families.
Learn moreMaryland State Board of Education, Blueprint AIB to Hold Feb. 27 Joint Meeting
February 23, 2024
The Maryland State Board of Education and Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) will meet jointly on Tuesday, February 27, 9 a.m., at the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building, 200 W. Baltimore St., in the Board Room (7th floor). The joint portion of the meeting will conclude at 12:30 p.m., and the State Board will continue its regular business ...
Learn moreMSDE Opens Applications for Summer Meals Program Sites
January 31, 2024
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is seeking public and private nonprofit organizations to serve as meal sites for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The SFSP, a U.S. Department of Agriculture summer program, provides free, nutritious meals for children and teens who might otherwise go hungry when school is not in session.
Learn moreMaryland State Board of Education Moves Forward With Next Steps in State Superintendent Search
January 25, 2024
The Maryland State Board of Education completed the development of the Leadership Profile that it will use to identify and screen potential candidates to serve as the next State Superintendent of Schools as the search process moves to the application phase.
Learn moreState Board Calls for the Adoption of Science of Reading Statewide
January 23, 2024
Today, the Maryland State Board of Education called for the statewide adoption and implementation of literacy instruction based on the Science of Reading starting with the 2024-25 academic year.
Learn moreMaryland State Board of Education to Hold Jan. 23 Meeting
January 19, 2024
The Maryland State Board of Education will meet Tuesday, January 23, 9 a.m., at the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building, Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), 200 W. Baltimore St., in the State Board Room (7th floor).
Learn moreMaryland State Board of Education to Hold Jan. 11 Meeting
January 10, 2024
The Maryland State Board of Education will meet Thursday, January 11, 9 a.m., at the Maritime Conference Center to discuss the fiscal year 2025 budget and personnel matters in Executive Session.
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