A recent Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board meeting covered progress on career ladders, prekindergarten expansion, test scores, and annual updates to the Blueprint Comprehensive Plan. The Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) continued its work to refine and oversee implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future during its June 18 meeting, with much of the discussion centered on updates to the Blueprint Comprehensive Plan (BCP). AIB staff presented recommended revisions developed after reviewing public comments…

A recent survey from Brookings shows growing concern among school board members nationwide that culture wars, divisive politics, and increased factionalism is leaving lasting scars on education and school systems across the country.  The Brookings survey of America’s school board members offers an important national temperature check because school boards sit at the intersection of education policy, community priorities, and local politics. While state and federal debates often dominate headlines, school boards are where many…

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…