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Federal Voucher Scheme Threatens Public Schools

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Trump’s Voucher Scheme Takes from 90% of Students to Enrich Private Schools The vast majority of K-12 students, 90% of whom attend public schools, risk losing more of the resources that they need and deserve if the Trump Administration voucher scheme takes hold. The plan, which has an opt-in provision for […]
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New AIB-MSDE Agreement Clarifies Future of Blueprint Implementation

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS AIB, MSDE Strategize Implementing Blueprint for Maryland’s Future As the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future continues to ramp up, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) have signed a memorandum of understanding to clarify responsibilities and streamline implementation. The MoU identifies their unique roles […]
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Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act Is Signed; Vast Improvements from Original Version

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act Becomes Law; Blueprint Implementation Proceeds With the governor’s signature on May 6, the 2025 Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act will go into effect on July 1, establishing reforms to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future that came about following much back and forth between the […]
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Educators Fight for Rights as Trump Threats Pursue Students, Workers, Immigrants

THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS Maryland Schools Commit to Support Civil Rights; Federal Judge Thwarts Trump’s Anti-DEI Efforts Maryland Schools Superintendent Carey Wright and State School Board President Josh Michael pledged that Maryland public schools will continue to uphold civil rights as court cases proceed against the Trump Administration’s assault on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) […]
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Session Ends with Fairer Tax Code and Improved Education Proposal

SINE DIE EDITION Session Ends with Fairer Tax Code and Improved Education Proposal The budget and fallout from federally orchestrated chaos absorbed nearly all the attention this session, as educators made sure their voices rose above the noise in Annapolis to protect funding for education and establish greater financial stability over the long term. Educators […]
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Legislators, Governor Agree on Budget; Further School Funding and Blueprint Details Emerge

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Legislators, Governor Agree on Budget; Further School Funding and Blueprint Details Emerge On Thursday, Senate and House leadership and Gov. Moore jointly announced they have come to agreement on a fiscal year 2026 state budget, using additional cuts and new revenue to solve a $3.3 billion deficit. Later on Thursday, the […]
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House Votes against Deep Cuts to Schools; Senate to Take up Bill

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS House Passes Amended Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act, Rejects Deep Cuts to K-12 Funding On Tuesday the House voted 100-39 along party lines in favor of an amended House Bill 504 that rejects cuts to school funding proposed in the governor’s Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act. Now HB504 will […]
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Major Progress as House Votes against Deep Cuts to Education

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Progress Made by House Committees to Reject Deep K-12 Funding Cuts; Final House Vote Coming Soon This week the House Appropriations and Ways and Means committees rejected the cuts to school funding proposed in the governor’s Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act, Senate Bill 429/House Bill 504. On the heels of […]
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Following MSEA Day of Action, Key House Committee Recommends Amendments to Avoid Deep K-12 Funding Cuts

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS MSEA Day of Action Pushes for, and Key House Committee Recommends, Amendments to Avoid Deep K-12 Funding Cuts Roughly 250 educators from across the state visited legislators’ Annapolis offices on Monday for MSEA’s Fund Maryland’s Future Day of Action to urge lawmakers to prevent deep cuts to public schools and to […]
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