Read more about the article Available Now: $120M in State Grants for School Behavioral Health
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Available Now: $120M in State Grants for School Behavioral Health

Maryland has made $120 million in student behavioral and mental health services grants over the next year and a half. Now available is $120 million in state funding via grants to aid counties and school systems in addressing Maryland's students' complex mental and behavioral needs. The historic funding is available for the next year and a half and was set aside to provide counseling and behavioral health services in schools and communities. State leaders held…

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September 21, 2023
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Six Maryland Public Schools Named National Blue Ribbon Schools

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 among student subgroups. “The honorees for our 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award have set a national example for what it means to Raise the Bar in education,” said U.S. Secretary of Education…

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September 20, 2023
Read more about the article Community College Enrollment Is Up Nationwide, Maryland Numbers Are Encouraging
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Community College Enrollment Is Up Nationwide, Maryland Numbers Are Encouraging

New data shows that community college enrollment is up nationwide for the first time in a decade and by 8 percent in Maryland. According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, community college enrollment nationwide rose for the first time in over a decade this spring. The Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) says this is true for Maryland, with signs of modest increases compared to recent semesters. Community college enrollment across the country rose…

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September 19, 2023
Read more about the article ICYMI: State Superintendent Choudhury Won’t Seek Second Term
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ICYMI: State Superintendent Choudhury Won’t Seek Second Term

State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury will not seek a second term. Mohammed Choudhury was appointed State Superintendent of Schools in May 2021 following a national search. He came to Maryland from Texas, where he served as the Associate Superintendent and Chief Strategy, Talent, and Innovation Officer for the San Antonio Independent School District. He started leading Maryland's schools on July 1, 2021. On September 15, the Maryland State Board of Education released a statement…

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September 18, 2023
Read more about the article WalletHub: Maryland Among the Top States for Teachers
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WalletHub: Maryland Among the Top States for Teachers

WalletHub ranked Maryland as the sixth-best state for teachers in the country. WalletHub, a financial resource and media site, has published its 2023 list of the best states for public school teachers. Maryland ranked 6th of 51 entries in the latest rankings. Maryland is ranked sixth-best for teachers, following: Virginia New York Utah Washington Florida Maryland is followed in WalletHub's ranking by Massachusetts, North Dakota, New Jersey, and then Georgia. WalletHub evaluated the fifty states…

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September 18, 2023
Read more about the article MD State Department of Education Releases Study on Maryland’s College and Career Readiness Standard
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MD State Department of Education Releases Study on Maryland’s College and Career Readiness Standard

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is proud to announce the submission and publication of the final report of the empirical research study of the college and career readiness standard completed by the American Institutes for Research (AIR). The 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 progress.…

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September 15, 2023
Read more about the article Finalists Named for 2023-2024 Maryland Teacher of the Year
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Finalists Named for 2023-2024 Maryland Teacher of the Year

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 the 2023-2024 Maryland Teacher of the Year. “I congratulate these seven educators on their nominations and commend them on their extraordinary impact on the lives of our children – educating, encouraging, and inspiring Maryland’s future leaders,” said State Board President Clarence Crawford. “Maryland’s educators demonstrate an unwavering dedication to the…

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September 14, 2023
Read more about the article Maryland Dept of Housing Opens Second Round of Applications for Jurisdictions to Receive Laptops
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Maryland Dept of Housing Opens Second Round of Applications for Jurisdictions to Receive Laptops

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has opened a second round of applications for local governments and their partners to request laptops for distribution to underserved households in communities throughout Maryland. Local Governments, Community Partners Encouraged to Apply for Devices to Distribute to Underserved Households The $30 million investment to distribute approximately 150,000 devices through the Office of Statewide Broadband is part of an effort to ensure Marylanders have the technology to access reliable,…

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September 13, 2023
Read more about the article Back to School, Back to Support: Mental Health Resources from NAMI
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Back to School, Back to Support: Mental Health Resources from NAMI

Mental health resources are a critical part of every county's back-to-school plan. Here are some helpful resources to get your county started. It's back-to-school season, and student mental health is top-of-mind for counties, schools, and national leaders. One resource comes from the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI). NAMI's website reads: As we gear up for the new school year, we understand the importance of mental health for students, parents, and educators. That’s why we…

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September 13, 2023
Read more about the article Prince George’s Is First in Nation to Partner With Private Sector on Multi-School Delivery Program
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Prince George’s Is First in Nation to Partner With Private Sector on Multi-School Delivery Program

Prince George's County is now the first jurisdiction in the country to partner with the private sector on a multi-school delivery program. Prince George's County started the 2023-2024 school year by opening five brand-new schools, and a sixth is close to opening. The six schools are part of an innovative and first-in-the-nation public-private partnership for a multi-school delivery program. Fengate manages the investment on behalf of the Fengate Core Infrastructure Fund III and its affiliated…

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September 11, 2023
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