Maryland State Department of Education Provides Update to Statewide Spring 2022 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) Results
January 24, 2023
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Maryland State Department of Education Provides Update toStatewide Spring 2022 Maryland ComprehensiveAssessment Program (MCAP) Results
Maryland Students Return to Pre-Pandemic Performance on English Language Arts (ELA) Assessments; Maryland Students Continue Performing Below Proficient in Mathematics with Many Students Performing Just Below Proficiency.
BALTIMORE, MD (January 24, 2023) – Today at the January Board meeting, the Maryland State Department of ...
Learn moreMaryland State Board of Education Hosts Meeting Tuesday, January 24
January 23, 2023
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Maryland State Board of Education Hosts Meeting Tuesday, January 24
State Board Recognizes 2023 Maryland Teacher of the Year Berol Dewdney; Meeting Also Features Review of MCAP 2022 Results, Part 2; Accountability and Maryland School Report Card Update; Regulation Deep Dive on Educator Preparation and Licensure Updates; and Data Deep Dive on Students with Disabilities, Part 2
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Learn moreJoint Statement from the State Board of Education and Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB)
December 17, 2022
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MEDIA CONTACT:Sylvia A. Lawson, 410-767-0463sylvia.lawson@maryland.gov
Joint Statement from the State Board of Education and Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB)
Both Boards Look Forward to Continued Collaboration and Partnershipto Implement the Blueprint
BALTIMORE, MD (December 17, 2022) – The Maryland State Board of Education (MSBE) and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) met in joint session yesterday in ...
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December 14, 2022
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MEDIA CONTACT: Sylvia Lawson, 410-767-0463sylvia.lawson@maryland.gov
Maryland State Board of Education andAccountability and Implementation Board (AIB)Will Hold Their First Joint Meeting
Meeting Agenda Includes Review of the Blueprint’s First Four Pillars
BALTIMORE, MD (December 14, 2022) – The Maryland State Board of Education and AIB will hold their first joint meeting on Friday, December 16, 2022, beginning at 10 a.m. The livestreamed ...
Learn moreMaryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Announces Innovative New Grant Program – Maryland Works – That Will Accelerate Industry-Aligned Youth Apprenticeship Programs
December 13, 2022
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MEDIA CONTACT: Lora Rakowski, 410-767-0486lora.rakowski@maryland.gov
PROGRAM CONTACT:Justin Dayhoff, 410-767-0439justin.dayhoff@maryland.gov
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Announces Innovative New Grant Program – Maryland Works – That Will Accelerate Industry-Aligned Youth Apprenticeship Programs
MSDE to Award up to $12 million to Local Education Agencies and Partnering Organizations for Apprenticeship Infrastructure Investments
BALTIMORE, MD (December 13, 2022) – The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) ...
Learn moreMaryland State Department of Education Releases Preliminary Statewide Spring 2022 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) Assessment Data
December 6, 2022
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CONTACT: Sylvia Lawson, 410-767-0463sylvia.lawson@maryland.gov
Maryland State Department of Education ReleasesPreliminary Statewide Spring 2022 Maryland ComprehensiveAssessment Program (MCAP) Assessment Data
Preliminary Statewide English Language Arts Assessment Results Signifya Return to Pre-Pandemic Proficiency for Several Grade Levels;Mathematics Results Improve from Early Fall 2021 AssessmentBut Remain Below Pre-Pandemic Performance Outcomes
BALTIMORE, MD (December 6, 2022) – Today the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released ...
Learn moreMaryland State Board of Education Appoints New Executive Director
December 6, 2022
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CONTACT: Sylvia Lawson, 410-767-0463sylvia.lawson@maryland.gov
Maryland State Board of Education Appoints NewExecutive Director
Zachary Hands Selected as Maryland State Board of Education Executive Director Following a Competitive and Deliberative Process
BALTIMORE, MD (December 6, 2022) – Following a thorough, deliberative, and competitive recruitment and hiring process, the Maryland State Board of Education announced the selection of Zachary Hands as the State Board’s ...
Learn moreMaryland State Board of Education Hosts Meeting Tuesday, December 6
December 2, 2022
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CONTACT: Sylvia Lawson, 410-767-0463 sylvia.lawson@maryland.gov
Maryland State Board of Education Hosts MeetingTuesday, December 6
Meeting Features Spotlight on Maryland Leads Projects Underway in Carolineand Frederick County; Results of Kindergarten Readiness Assessment andMaryland School Survey; Updates on Spring Assessments and theNational Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
BALTIMORE, MD (December 2, 2022) – The Maryland State Board of Education will meet at 9 ...
Learn moreMaryland State Board of Education Hosts Special Virtual Meeting on Wednesday, November 16
November 14, 2022
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CONTACT: Sylvia Lawson, Ph.D., 410-767-0463sylvia.lawson@maryland.gov
Maryland State Board of Education Hosts Special VirtualMeeting on Wednesday, November 16
BALTIMORE, MD (November 14, 2022) – The Maryland State Board of Education will host a special meeting on Wednesday, November 16 at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be conducted virtually.
Members of the public will be able to view the opening remarks via livestream ...
Learn moreMaryland State Department of Education Announces Child Care Provider and Child Care Employee Bonus Program
October 28, 2022
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MEDIA CONTACT: Lora Rakowski, 410-767-0486 lora.rakowski@maryland.gov
PROGRAM CONTACT:Justin Dayhoff, 410-767-0439 justin.dayhoff@maryland.gov
Maryland State Department of Education Announces Child Care Provider and Child Care Employee Bonus Program
Grant Program Provides $16 Million in Bonuses and Support to Eligible Providersand Their Employees
BALTIMORE, MD (October 28, 2022) – The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) today announced the Child Care Provider and Employee Bonus Program. This ...
Learn moreMaryland State Board of Education and Maryland State Department of Education Release Phase 1 of the Strategic Plan and Engagement Report
October 25, 2022
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CONTACT: Lora Rakowski 410-767-0486 lora.rakowski@maryland.gov
Maryland State Board of Education and Maryland StateDepartment of Education Release Phase 1 of theStrategic Plan and Engagement Report
Stakeholder Engagement Defines and Guides Education Transformation and Implementation of Multiyear Strategic Plan
HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 25, 2022) – Committed to a transformative path forward in support of every student in Maryland, the Maryland State Board of Education ...
Learn moreMaryland’s Scores Reflect Nationwide Learning Loss Trends in National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
October 24, 2022
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CONTACT: Lora Rakowski, 410-767-0486 lora.rakowski@maryland.gov
Maryland’s Scores Reflect Nationwide Learning Loss Trends in National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
Results Signal Urgency to Accelerate Student Learning
BALTIMORE, MD (Embargoed until 12:01 a.m. October 24, 2022) – Maryland student scores followed a national declining trend on the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), continuing a downward trajectory that began in 2013 ...
Learn moreMSDE Distributes Bonuses to Education Support Professionals in Maryland Public Schools
October 21, 2022
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CONTACT: Lora Rakowski, lora.rakowski@maryland.gov410-767-0486
MSDE Distributes Bonuses to Education Support Professionals in Maryland Public Schools
Current State Budget and New State Law Provide Bonuses for Non-Certified Support Professionals This Fiscal Year and Next
BALTIMORE, MD (October 21, 2022) – The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced new bonuses for professional education support staff in Maryland public schools. Education Support Professionals ...
Learn moreMaryland State Board of Education Hosts Meeting in Washington County Tuesday, October 25
October 21, 2022
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CONTACT: Lora Rakowski, 410-767-0486lora.rakowski@maryland.gov
Maryland State Board of Education Hosts Meetingin Washington County Tuesday, October 25
Meeting Features Phase 1 Strategic Plan Release, Western Maryland Data Deep Dive and Blueprint Deep Dive on Apprenticeships
BALTIMORE, MD (October 21, 2022) – The Maryland State Board of Education will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25. As part of ongoing community engagement ...
Learn moreMaryland State Department of Education Releases Bonus Payments to Eligible Maryland Excels Child Care Providers
October 20, 2022
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CONTACT: Lora Rakowski, 410-767-0486 lora.rakowski@maryland.gov
Maryland State Department of Education Releases Bonus Payments to Eligible Maryland Excels Child Care Providers
Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Provides $5 Million in Bonus Awards
BALTIMORE (October 20, 2022) — Today, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced the distribution of bonuses to child care programs participating in Maryland EXCELS that demonstrate ...
Learn moreMaryland Recognizes National School Bus Safety Week October 17-21, 2022
October 20, 2022
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Maryland Recognizes National School Bus Safety WeekOctober 17-21, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan Proclaims School Bus Safety Week in Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD (October 20, 2022) – Recognizing the critical importance of school bus operations in safely delivering students to in-person learning, Governor Larry Hogan issued a proclamation declaring School Bus Safety Week in Maryland, October 17-21. The proclamation celebrates ...
Learn moreBaltimore City Elementary School Teacher Berol Dewdney Named 2022-23 Maryland Teacher Of The Year
October 6, 2022
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CONTACT: Lora Rakowski, lora.rakowski@maryland.gov410-767-0486
BALTIMORE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERBEROL DEWDNEY NAMED 2022-23 MARYLAND TEACHER OF THE YEAR
BALTIMORE, MD (October 6, 2022) – In a celebration of Maryland teachers, tonight the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced the 2022-23 Maryland Teacher of the Year: Berol Dewdney, a pre-kindergarten teacher at The Commodore John Rodgers School in the Baltimore ...
Learn moreMSDE DORS OBSERVES NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
October 5, 2022
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CONTACT: Lora Rakowski, 410-767-0486 lora.rakowski@maryland.gov
MSDE DORS OBSERVES NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
Nationwide Recognition Campaign Takes Place in October
BALTIMORE (October 5, 2022) – The Maryland State Department of Education’s Division of Rehabilitation Services (MSDE DORS) today announced its participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability ...
Learn moreMaryland State Department of Education and Partners to Announce the 2022–23 Maryland Teacher of the Year
October 3, 2022
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CONTACT: Lora Rakowski, lora.rakowski@maryland.gov 410-767-0486
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Maryland State Department of Education and Partners toAnnounce the 2022–23 Maryland Teacher of the Year
Announcement Will Occur on MPT2 on Thursday, October 6 at 8 p.m. ET
BALTIMORE, MD (October 3, 2022) – Join the Maryland State Department of Education and partners for the 32nd annual celebration of the Maryland Teacher of the Year ...
Learn moreMaryland State Board of Education Hosts Meeting Tuesday, September 27
September 23, 2022
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CONTACT: Lora Rakowski, 410-767-0486 lora.rakowski@maryland.gov
Maryland State Board of Education Hosts Meeting Tuesday, September 27
Meeting Features Blueprint Deep Dive on the Maryland Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports and Data Deep Dive on Students with Disabilities
BALTIMORE, MD (September 23, 2022) – The Maryland State Board of Education will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 27, at the Maryland ...
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