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MEDIA CONTACT: BALTIMORE (February 24, 2025)<\/strong> \u2013 The Maryland State Board of Education will meet Tuesday, February 25 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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The State Board will review cohort graduation rate data from the 2023-2024 school year and receive an in-depth analysis of the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results. Additional updates will be given on the Pre-K Expansion Grant and EXCELS Rating, and the Board will consider a proposal related to the GED Testing Program. A Stakeholder Engagement Session will feature the Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Draft PreK-12 Mathematics Policy <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There will also be a one-hour public hearing during the meeting on the draft PreK-12 Mathematics Policy proposed by MSDE. The State Board will receive comments from up to 20 members of the public both in person and virtually, starting at 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The policy, available for review<\/a> on the MSDE website, includes recommendations for implementing a structured math program that develops students\u2019 understanding and fluency in math concepts and skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The State Board\u2019s Education Policy Committee will review the policy and public comment on Thursday, March 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Public Comment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Members of the public will be able to view both the regular meeting and the public hearing via livestream<\/a>. Registration to provide comments during the public hearing ends Monday, February 24 at 3 p.m. Interested individuals can register to provide in-person or virtual testimony by completing this online form<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The State Board will hold its regular public comment<\/a> period for 30 minutes during the morning portion of the meeting. More information regarding the public hearing is available on the MSDE website<\/a>. The complete agenda and livestream<\/a> are available online. The meeting will also be on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ###<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p>\n MEDIA CONTACT:Raven Hill, 410-767-0486raven.hill@maryland.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Maryland State Board of Education Meets Tuesday, February 25<\/p>\n
Raven Hill, 410-767-0486
raven.hill@maryland.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nMaryland State Board of Education Meets Tuesday, February 25<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n