Read more about the article Worcester County Budget Maintains Tax Rates, Boosts School, and Public Safety Funding
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Worcester County Budget Maintains Tax Rates, Boosts School, and Public Safety Funding

Worcester County has approved its Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget, maintaining both its property tax and local income tax rates while increasing investments in education, public safety, employee compensation, and county reserves. The approved $300.2 million spending plan keeps the County's property tax rate at 81.5 cents per $100 of assessed value and maintains its local income tax rate at 2.25%, which County officials note remains among the lowest in Maryland. County leaders described the…

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June 4, 2026
Read more about the article MD Education Oversight Boards Discuss School and Student Assessment
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MD Education Oversight Boards Discuss School and Student Assessment

Maryland State Board of Education and Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board hosts joint meeting to assess Blueprint implementation and progress measurements.  On May 28, a joint meeting was held between the Maryland State Board of Education (MSBE) and the Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB). The discussion centered on the ongoing implementation and oversight of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future (Blueprint) - the state education reform plan. Following updates from State Superintendent Carey Wright and…

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June 3, 2026
Read more about the article Talbot County Funds $1.3M Increase for Education in FY27
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Talbot County Funds $1.3M Increase for Education in FY27

Talbot County Council approved a total FY27 schools appropriation of nearly $65M between operating and capital costs. In a vote on Tuesday the Talbot County Council finalized the FY27 budget with a $1.3M operating fund increase to the local school system and an additional $400K in discretionary funds for school security. These increases come despite continued declining enrollment across Talbot County Public Schools (TCPS), underscoring the county governments commitment to public school education. Additional allocations…

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May 28, 2026
Read more about the article Charles County Sends $15M More in Discretionary Funding to Local School Board
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Charles County Sends $15M More in Discretionary Funding to Local School Board

Charles County Government adopts FY27 budget for the local board of education including $256M in operating funds and $260M in capital outlay. The Charles County Government approved $255,783,400 in funding for the Charles County Board of Education as part of its FY27 budget, reflecting continued investment in the county’s public school system. This allocation comes from a total county budget of $644,157,500, meaning roughly 40% of all county spending is directed toward the Board of…

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May 28, 2026
Read more about the article State Grant Program Supports Buprenorphine Training for County EMS Personnel
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State Grant Program Supports Buprenorphine Training for County EMS Personnel

Maryland counties may be eligible for up to $10,000 in state grant funding to support paramedic training on buprenorphine administration, as state and local officials continue to expand overdose response and treatment efforts statewide. The funding opportunity, offered through Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response (MOOR), is part of the state’s ongoing strategy to strengthen local overdose response systems and improve access to treatment for opioid use disorder. For counties, the grant represents another example of…

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May 21, 2026
Read more about the article MD Department of Education Updates State Board on College and Career Preparation Progress
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MD Department of Education Updates State Board on College and Career Preparation Progress

During a recent meeting of the Maryland State Board of Education (MSBE), state officials updated board members on progress towards getting all students college and career ready between grade ten and graduation. Current data shows a little more than 50 percent of students met the college and career readiness standard at the conclusion of the 2024 - 2025 school year.  A primary component of the Maryland education reform plan - the Blueprint for Maryland's Future…

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May 14, 2026
Read more about the article Anne Arundel Proposes FY27 Budget Focused on Education, Public Safety, and Core Services
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Anne Arundel Proposes FY27 Budget Focused on Education, Public Safety, and Core Services

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman has released a proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget that continues investments in education, public safety, and essential services, while maintaining relatively stable tax rates. As counties across Maryland continue to navigate rising costs, education funding requirements, and evolving service demands, the proposal offers a snapshot of how one jurisdiction is balancing competing priorities. The County Council will now begin its review of the proposal, with public hearings scheduled later…

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May 7, 2026
Read more about the article May 15 Deadline for Input on Education Reform Implementation
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May 15 Deadline for Input on Education Reform Implementation

Local officials have until May 15, 2026 to submit feedback for the 2026 update to the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Comprehensive Plan. The deadline is approaching for local governments to provide input on the annual update of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future (Blueprint) Comprehensive Plan (BCP) - which is essentially a progress report on implementation of the State education reform package. Jurisdictions are being asked to provide targeted feedback on implementation progress. Submissions can be…

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May 6, 2026
Read more about the article Montgomery Proposing Record School Budget Despite Continued Enrollment Decline
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Montgomery Proposing Record School Budget Despite Continued Enrollment Decline

With a seven year loss of almost 10,000 students, the nationally ranked Montgomery County Public School system budget has grown by $1B in that same time.  In FY26 the Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) system posted the largest single year decline in student enrollment since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Year over year decline from 2024 - 2025 totaled nearly 2,200 students. This brings the nationally ranked school system to a loss of nearly…

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April 30, 2026
Read more about the article More Than 60 Teacher-Coaches Will Be Hired to Bolster Reading Scores in MD Public Schools
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More Than 60 Teacher-Coaches Will Be Hired to Bolster Reading Scores in MD Public Schools

The Maryland General Assembly approved $14M in funding for education in Maryland to hire teacher-coaches specifically trained in literacy instruction.  According to a recent press release, the Maryland State Department of Education MSDE will hit the ground running with new funds to bolster reading proficiency levels across public schools in Maryland. This is in addition to mandated, per-pupil funding, that is required by the state to implement the Blueprint for Maryland's Future. From the press…

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April 22, 2026
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