Local Blueprint Implementation Plans Highlight Educator Shortages
In their local Blueprint implementation plans, all 24 counties noted their ongoing challenges to hire and retain qualified educators. Local Education Agencies (LEAs) were required by law to submit a local Blueprint Implementation Plan by midnight on March 15, 2023, outlining how it intends to implement the major education reforms set by the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future (“The Blueprint”). All 24 draft local plans are now available online. As part of those plans, all 24 school…