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Blueprint Explainer: Community Schools

This is part of a series of articles explaining what’s in the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future (HB 1300/SB 1000) as introduced. Look for other articles on salaries and staffing, career and technical education, pre-k, and more. The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future addresses the reality that for too many students, factors outside the classroom impede success within it. The […]
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Blueprint Momentum Builds

MSEA President Cheryl Bost, Brit Kirwan, and students and supporters of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future at Monday’s pre-hearing pep rally in Annapolis. (Photo © Stephen Cherry) THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Hundreds Rally to Support the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future About 500 public school educators, parents, and students from around the state packed and cheered at […]
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Blueprint Bill Hearing Is Monday!

Rally-goers at the 2019 March for Our Schools in Annapolis. (Photo © Stephen Cherry) THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Pep Rally and Bill Hearing: Monday, February 17 Join hundreds of public school educators, parents, and students from around the state on Monday, February 17 to rally in support for this generation’s foremost education legislation, […]
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MSEA Statement on Release of Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Legislation

“This is it: our once-in-a-generation chance to fundamentally improve our public schools and make sure that every student in every neighborhood has the opportunities, support, and attention that they deserve. The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future will lead to expanding career and technical education, hiring more educators and increasing their pay, providing additional support to struggling […]
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It’s Here! Blueprint Bill Introduced

Rally-goers at the 2019 March for Our Schools in Annapolis. (Photo © Stephen Cherry) THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Introducing the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future was officially introduced this morning (HB 1300/SB 1000). The General Assembly will begin work almost immediately with bill hearings and subcommittee work sessions. The 199-page bill reflects […]
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The Push for Adequate and Equitable Funding Continues

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Students Rally to Pass the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future About 200 students rallied on Monday in Annapolis in support of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. For these students and recent graduates, this legislation to enact the Kirwan Commission recommendations and create a new funding formula is essential. The Blueprint would hire […]
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Strong Schools Work for Everyone

  Educators and public education activists throughout Maryland are approaching the outcome of three years of hard work — work specifically focused on making game-changing improvements to public education for every student, family, and community. “We’re at a crossroads,” says MSEA President Cheryl Bost. “And we have a chance now to lift our students and educators up […]
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Updates on the Budget, Veto Overrides, and Revenue Proposals

THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Updates on the Governor’s FY2021 Budget Last week, we shared initial toplines from Gov. Hogan’s FY2021 budget proposal. The Department of Legislative Services (DLS) presented its fiscal briefing to lawmakers this week and we learned a few new details: · Despite Gov. Hogan’s claims last week, it appears his budget proposal is […]
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What the State Budget Means for Schools

The hottest read in Annapolis this week. (Photo: Governor’s Office) THIS WEEK IN ANNAPOLIS Hogan Introduces a $47.9 Billion State Budget On Wednesday, Governor Hogan introduced his FY21 budget proposal, outlining priorities and expenditures that total $47.9 billion. This increase includes the $355m for public education that was outlined in the 2019 version of the Blueprint […]
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