#ICYMI — At today's joint State Board and Maryland Blueprint AIB meeting, MSDE presented revisions to the Maryland Early Learning Standards that will further support early childhood educators as they nurture and educate our youngest learners. Watch the video to learn more about the

At Maryland State Department of Education, we couldn’t be more excited to partner with you and your team on this top priority.

News Release: MSDE will be moving away from the current Kindergarten Readiness Assessment after results from an independent analysis indicated potential bias in the current assessment against bilingual or multilingual learners. Learn more: news.maryland.gov/msde/msde-adop…

On Friday, the Senate of Maryland welcomed the 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year, including the Maryland State Teacher of the Year, Mary Kay Connerton. As a former educator, I am grateful to the incredible teachers across our state dedicated to Pre-K through 12 public education. #MDGA24

Inclusivity isn’t a talking point for us. It’s a governing philosophy. Maryland is leading on this – not because it sounds nice or makes us feel good – but because, for us to thrive as a state, we need to see and celebrate everyone in our state. foxbaltimore.com/news/local/a-n…

We're thrilled to announce the Winners of the 2024 Heart of the School Awards - Justin Holbrook, Rashida Ford, Ben Mosley, Ed.D., Natasha Pouncey, and Amanda P. Rice! Learn more about the Heart of the School Awards & purchase tix for the 5/22 celebration at heartoftheschools.org

Some of Maryland’s most prepared kindergarteners come from Baltimore preschools thebaltimorebanner.com/education/k-12…

Discover how the annual #TeachMaryland Conference is inspiring the next generation of teachers! This year, 450 high school students from 13 different local education agencies came together to explore the path to becoming future educators.

Yesterday, the MD State Board & Dr. Wright visited the Judy Center at Waverley Elementary in FCPS-MD, one of the 13 original Judy Centers in the state. They had the opportunity to observe playgroup & learn about the impactful early childhood education programs & resources

We will get through this because we are Maryland Tough and Baltimore Strong.

🎉 One of MSEA's priority bills has passed! The bill helps to address the educator shortage by expanding teacher certification pathways for aspiring educators. Thank you to bill sponsors Eric Ebersole & State Senator Mary Washington for your leadership on this important issue!

MD students: Join the MASC Civic Engagement Committee & the AIB for a webinar discussing the #Blueprint4MD from 5 - 6 pm on 4/15. You'll learn about the Blueprint, why it’s important, what it means for MD schools & students & more. Register now: bit.ly/3vJsgQu

Today, the MD State Board recognized MD's six 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Congratulations: Northeast Elementary School, ACPS Oakdale High School, FCPS-MD Stone Mill Elementary School, MCPS Church Hill Elementary School, QACPS Matapeake Elementary

Another unexpected joy and privilege of Baltimore Orioles ownership.

Tears of joy… WIDA scores are in!! Our teachers have been rockin’ this year with 61 exits!! ❤️🦁❤️#MyTeachersRock #LionPride Lakeland Judy Center Lakeland School

Congratulations, Yetunde Reeves! Grateful for your service and leadership as the principal of Paul Laurence Dunbar! Baltimore City Public Schools Maryland State Department of Education MASSP

Teacher Feature — Meet Jared Perry, 2023–2024 Baltimore City Public Schools Teacher of the Year! Jared shares a piece of advice for aspiring teachers & says the most rewarding part of teaching is watching his students finish the school year strong! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYouMDTeachers

#YAW2024 — Baltimore City Public Schools & the Annie E. Casey Foundation celebrated their youth apprentices today! Dr. Wright joined the celebration, presenting awards & graduation cords to graduating students who have completed the Apprenticeship Maryland Program. Congratulations to all the

Dr. Santelises, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, has been named the new Council of the Great City Schools Chair-Elect. Congratulations, Dr. Santelises!

Congratulations, Sonja Santelises!