The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has recently announced updates to the Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEGs) for free and reduced-price school meals. These IEGs, established by the federal government and adopted by MSDE, play a crucial role in determining eligibility for free or reduced-price meals in child nutrition programs. These guidelines will be in effect from July 1, 2023, ...

The State Board and Superintendent Choudhury have come to a mutual agreement on transition that results in Mr. Choudhury resigning as State Superintendent of Schools on October 6, 2023. Mr. Choudhury will transition into the role of Senior Advisor to the State Board of Education on policy and strategy matters effective October 7, 2023, and will serve through June 30, ...

Today, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced a new partnership with the Children’s Aid National Center for Community Schools to expand support for school districts and community schools through the high-quality implementation of Blueprint Community Schools.

State, local, and school level Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) results for school year 2022-2023 are now available on the 2023 Maryland Report Card website. Results for the MCAP general and alternate assessments in English Language Arts (ELA), mathematics, and science are now published for school year 2022-2023.

The State Board has laid the groundwork for moving forward through the next phase of the transformation at the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). The State Board has put into place a transition team to ensure the operational continuity of the Department and maintain the provision of critical services and assistance to members of the public and to local ...

Today, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced that it has received a $9.9 million federal Pathways to Partnerships grant to launch the Maryland Pathways to Partnership Initiative (MPPI). Maryland’s new grant is one of 20 recently announced by the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). The nearly $199 million in funding for Pathways to Partnerships, part ...

The Maryland State Board of Education will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 26, at the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), 200 W. Baltimore Street in the 7th floor State Board Room. During the meeting, MSDE will continue its Blueprint Deep Dive series by presenting the results and recommendations of the final report from the College and Career Readiness ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT: Sylvia Lawson, 410-767-0463 sylvia.lawson@maryland.gov Six Maryland Public Schools Named National Blue Ribbon Schools BALTIMORE (September 19, 2023) – U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has recognized six Maryland public schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023. National Blue Ribbon Schools are public and private elementary, middle, and high schools recognized for academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT: Zach Hands, 410-767-0467 zachary.hands1@maryland.gov Joint Statement from the Maryland State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury informed the State Board that he is withdrawing his request for a second term to pursue other opportunities. The State Board is grateful to Superintendent Choudhury for his leadership in Maryland through the first phase of educational ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT: Sylvia Lawson, 410-767-0463 sylvia.lawson@maryland.gov  MSDE Announces Release of the Empirical Study of Maryland’s College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standard, Completed by the American Institutes for Research Research study investigates the alignment between Maryland’s College and Career Ready Academic Content Standards and postsecondary expectations, as well as how well the interim CCR standard, and alternative specifications of the standard, predict postsecondary ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT: Zach Hands, 410-767-0467 zachary.hands1@maryland.gov  Maryland State Board of Education to Hold Special Virtual Meeting on Wednesday, September 13 BALTIMORE, MD (September 12, 2023) – The Maryland State Board of Education will host a special meeting on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be conducted virtually.  Members of the public will be able to view the opening remarks ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT: Sylvia Lawson, 410-767-0463 sylvia.lawson@maryland.gov  Finalists Named for 2023-2024 Maryland Teacher of the Year Seven Finalists Compete for Maryland Teacher of the Year Honors;Statewide Winner will be Announced October 13 BALTIMORE (September 11, 2023) – Today, the Maryland State Board of Education and Maryland State Department of Education announced the names of the seven finalists who will compete to be named ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  MEDIA CONTACT: Zach Hands, 410-767-0467 zachary.hands1@maryland.gov Members of the State Board of Education to Visit SchoolsAcross Maryland for the First Day of School As part of an increased focus on engagement with each school system, the State Board is kicking off the 2023-2024 school year with a series of school visits. BALTIMORE, MD (August 24, 2023) – The Maryland State Board of Education ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT:Sylvia Lawson, 410-767-0463 sylvia.lawson@maryland.gov Maryland State Department of Education Provides 2023 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) Statewide Results Maryland Students’ Performance on English Language Arts (ELA) Assessments Highest in Nearly a Decade; Mathematics Performance Begins to Recover from Pandemic Learning Loss BALTIMORE (August 22, 2023) – Student proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) in School Year 2022-2023 are at their ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT: Sylvia Lawson, 410-767-0463 sylvia.lawson@maryland.gov Maryland State Board of Education to Hold Public Meeting on August 22, 2023 Agenda includes an Overview of the 2023 MCAP Results; a Presentation on MSDE’sGrantmaking Evolution; and an Update on Blueprint Implementation BALTIMORE (August 18, 2023) – The Maryland State Board of Education will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 22, at the Maryland State ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT:media.msde@maryland.gov PROGRAM CONTACT:Justin Dayhoff, 410-767-0439 justin.dayhoff@maryland.gov MSDE Announces $3 Million Investment in the Reducing Overidentification in Special Education (ROSE) Grant Program Aimed at Addressing Disproportionate Special Education Identification for Historically Underserved Students The Maryland State Department of Education Launches Grant Funding to Tackle Disproportionate Special Education Classification as Part of ESSER III Fund Distribution and Pandemic Recovery Strategies BALTIMORE, MD (August 10, ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT:Jena Frick, 410-767-0503 jena.frick@maryland.gov  PROGRAM CONTACT:Dr. Shayna Cook, 410-767-0342 shayna.cook@maryland.gov  Maryland State Department of Education to Invest More Than $35 Million in Prekindergarten Programs Across the State MSDE Awards 53 Public and Private Pre-K Programs with Funding to Expand Access to More Families and Launches New Prekindergarten Capacity Building Grant Opportunity BALTIMORE, MD (July 26, 2023) – In service of providing high-quality, affordable prekindergarten opportunities ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT: Zach Hands, 410-767-0466 zachary.hands1@maryland.gov  Clarence Crawford Re-Elected President of theMaryland State Board of Education;Dr. Joshua Michael Elected Vice President President Crawford will be serving his fourth term as State Board President; Dr. Michael will be serving his first term at State Board Vice President BALTIMORE, MD (July 25, 2023) – The Maryland State Board of Education voted unanimously to elect Clarence ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT:Jena Frick, 410-767-0503jena.frick@maryland.gov Maryland State Board of Education to Hold PublicMeeting on July 25, 2023 Agenda Includes the Welcome of New Board Members; a Deep Dive on ProposedPrekindergarten Sliding Scale Cost Model; and an Update onBlueprint College and Career Readiness Study BALTIMORE (July 21, 2023) – The Maryland State Board of Education will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT:Jena Frick, 410-767-0503 jena.frick@maryland.gov  PROGRAM CONTACT: Dr. Shayna Cook, 410-767-0342  shayna.cook@maryland.gov  MSDE’s Fast Track Application and Family Portal Create Speedy and Simple Process for Families to Receive Child Care Scholarship Applying for Child Care Scholarship Program Made Easier with New Fast Track Application Process and Family Portal; Provides Expedited Pathway for Maryland Families to Sign Up and Receive Faster Financial Assistance BALTIMORE, MD (July 7, 2023) – The ...