Read more about the article Teacher Apprenticeship Program in St. Mary’s Spreads to Caroline and Washington
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Teacher Apprenticeship Program in St. Mary’s Spreads to Caroline and Washington

New state-sponsored apprenticeship program for aspiring teachers relies on model established in St. Mary's County and seeks to fill vacancies with more homegrown candidates.  Last week Governor Wes Moore announced Maryland’s first state-sponsored registered apprenticeship program for teaching that was built off a model started in St. Mary's County. The program will enable aspiring teachers to receive more hands-on training, mentorship, and paid work experience while reducing the out-of-pocket cost of earning a degree and…

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September 24, 2025
Read more about the article Community Colleges Streamline Pathways to Skilled Jobs
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Community Colleges Streamline Pathways to Skilled Jobs

As employers struggle to fill critical jobs, community colleges are responding with flexible training that connects students to careers more quickly.  In a recent article from Governing, a growing shortage of skilled workers is slowing economic growth nationwide, with 71 percent of employers saying they cannot find the talent they need. Community colleges are stepping up to address this challenge by offering faster, more flexible training models that better match the realities of today’s students…

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September 24, 2025
Read more about the article Conduit Street Podcast: Libraries Leading Maryland
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Conduit Street Podcast: Libraries Leading Maryland

This week on the Conduit Street Podcast, we take you from literacy programs to telehealth pods. Maryland’s libraries are evolving far beyond bookshelves. Tune in to the Conduit Street Podcast weekly, wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe to the Conduit Street Blog and stay in the know!

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September 19, 2025
Read more about the article Worcester Finds New Purpose for Retired County Vehicles
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Worcester Finds New Purpose for Retired County Vehicles

Worcester County has donated four retired Chevy Tahoe SUVs to the Automotive Technology (AT) garage bays at Worcester Technical High School. The handover occurred after the Worcester County Commissioners voted unanimously to donate these high-mileage, county vehicles to the AT program instead of selling them for a nominal one-time return through an online auction marketplace. “While these aged vehicles may no longer meet county fleet needs, they run just fine and hold tremendous value as…

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September 18, 2025
Read more about the article MD Still 30K Students Short of Initial Blueprint Estimates
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MD Still 30K Students Short of Initial Blueprint Estimates

State officials say even a decade of optimistic growth will not bring school systems back in line with pre-COVID enrollment or Blueprint estimates following a recent report by the Maryland Department of Planning. Last Thursday the Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) presented the 2025 - 2034 prekindergarten through 12th grade school enrollment projections to the Interagency Commission on School Construction (IAC). This is a statutorily mandated report and these estimates help the IAC anticipate school…

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September 18, 2025
Read more about the article New National and State Test Scores Show Maryland Student Proficiency
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New National and State Test Scores Show Maryland Student Proficiency

Recently results were published for both state and national student proficiency tests, with Maryland mostly showing modest gains continuing post-pandemic. Maryland students showed steady gains on the state’s latest proficiency tests, continuing a rebound from pandemic-related learning loss. Results from the 2024-25 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP), released by the State Department of Education in late August, reveal that English language arts (ELA) proficiency reached 50.8 percent, up from 48.4 percent the prior year and…

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September 16, 2025
Read more about the article Montgomery Council Expands Childcare Property Tax Credit
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Montgomery Council Expands Childcare Property Tax Credit

The Montgomery County Council approved legislation to expand property tax credits for childcare providers, using new MACo-backed authority from the 2025 General Assembly to increase support for this essential sector. Bill 21-25, sponsored by Council President Kate Stewart, increases the maximum property tax credit from $3,000 to $10,000 and extends eligibility to include large family childcare homes. The measure aims to alleviate financial pressures on providers while promoting new investment in childcare capacity. “At a…

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September 16, 2025
Read more about the article Maryland Gaming Industry Delivers $1.6B in FY25, Education Tops the List
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Maryland Gaming Industry Delivers $1.6B in FY25, Education Tops the List

Maryland’s gaming industry delivered a significant boost to the State budget in fiscal 2025, contributing nearly $1.6 billion to public programs. Of that total, more than $696 million went directly to education through the Education Trust Fund and other dedicated accounts. Education First Education was again the biggest beneficiary. Of the total, $696.2 million went to support public schools through the Education Trust Fund and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund. Casinos directed $606.2 million…

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August 28, 2025
Read more about the article US Dept of Justice Agrees to Release Frozen Federal Education Funding
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US Dept of Justice Agrees to Release Frozen Federal Education Funding

After almost two months of a state-federal standoff, $110M of federal education funding will be released to Maryland following an agreement between the US Department of Justice, 23 attorneys general, and two states. Monday, August 25, terms were published that secured the release of billions of federal education dollars previously withheld by the US Department of Education in conjunction with the US Office of Management and Budget. Maryland schools are set to receive $110M of…

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August 27, 2025
Read more about the article Education Reform Challenges Vary Across Jurisdictions According to #MACoCon Panel
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Education Reform Challenges Vary Across Jurisdictions According to #MACoCon Panel

Statewide leaders in education discuss successes and challenges as the Blueprint for Maryland's Future moves into year four of implementation.  With counties as the funding partners for prekindergarten through 12 education in Maryland, understanding the progress towards shared goals and outcomes of the statewide education reform plan is crucial. Experts from around the state came together to share some of what they are seeing with county leadership as the Blueprint for Maryland's Future (Blueprint) embarks…

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August 19, 2025
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