Maryland Matters, a free non-profit news organization covering Maryland state policy and politics, has delved into the progress in each jurisdiction in implementing the decade-long, ambitious education plan “Blueprint For Maryland’s Future.” They find various challenges, and successes, amidst their dig into all 24 jurisdictions.

The Maryland Matters profile piece includes a narrative on each of Maryland’s 24 jurisdictions, including some insight from State leaders on the still-evolving education plan.

From their May 3 article:

School officials in the latest reports cited progress, but they also said they still face challenges that range from funding, to meeting diversity goals and implementing full-day prekindergarten, among others.

Many were like Harford County Superintendent Sean Bulson, a Blueprint supporter who acknowledges challenges.

In a recent interview, Bulson said the Blueprint has helped his district in several areas such as higher pre-K enrollment, youth apprenticeships and high school students taking courses at a community college, a program called dual enrollment.

But while schools receive state funding and additional resources as part of the Blueprint, Bulson and other school and county leaders have expressed concerns over a need for funding and a lack of flexibility in implementation of the plan.

For instance, Bulson said certain funding requirements could cause cuts to specialty programs and elective courses such as art and physical education.

The article also includes a linked graphic of the county map of Maryland, making it easy to visit the narrative for each jurisdiction.

Visit the Maryland Matters website to read the full article, and to assess progress toward these elevated educational goals.