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MSDE’s Fast Track Application, Family Portal create simple process for families to receive Child Care Scholarship

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education has announced significant changes to the Child Care Scholarship program to expedite the application process for eligible families with the addition of the Fast Track Application process and the Family Portal. “Early childhood education provides our kids with the critical foundation they need to learn, grow, dream, and achieve,” says Governor Wes Moore. […]

MSDE makes more than $12 million investment through Maryland Works grant to bolster infrastructure for sustainable pipeline toward industry-aligned apprenticeship programs

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced today the nine recipients of the Maryland Works grant. MSDE awarded $12.2 million to six local education agencies (LEA) and three intermediaries. The awardees will use the funds to invest in foundational systems and processes needed to structure and sustain high-quality college and career pathways that are responsive to market demand. […]

Maryland State Board of Education announces lowest job vacancy rate at Maryland State Department of Education in a decade

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education this week announced that the Maryland State Department of Education has strengthened its staffing infrastructure, resulting in the lowest vacancy rate in a decade. MSDE will have 96 job vacancies as of July 1, 2023. This number represents a relentless effort from State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury and his administration to staff […]

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Loch Raven Technical Academy student earns 2nd place in Maryland’s 2nd annual National Civics Bee

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Oluwatomisin Adeniye, who just completed Grade 8 at Loch Raven Technical Academy, earned second place in Maryland’s 2nd annual National Civics Bee. Adeniye earned a $750 cash prize for her essay highlighting growing concerns about violence in schools. The Civics Bee, held at Coppin State University on June 17, was hosted by the Maryland Chamber Foundation and sponsored by […]

MSDE joins National Partnership for Student Success with announcement of $10 million investment in Maryland Tutoring Corps grant program

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education this week announced it is joining the National Partnership for Student Success. This collaboration, championed by Governor Wes Moore and State Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury, highlights Maryland’s commitment to academic recovery and acceleration, statewide student success, particularly those who have been historically underserved, and to the use of evidence-based, people-powered and community-connected supports. “With […]

Maryland State Board, Department of Education recognize 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury joined the newly selected 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year in a special recognition on Tuesday at the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Each local education agency (LEA) selects a local Teacher of the Year, who exemplifies outstanding work as an educator. “Maryland’s educators work tirelessly […]

MSDE releases first Maryland School Report Card since pandemic

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The 2022 Maryland School Report Card is being released on Thursday, March 9, 2023, providing information on schools throughout the State. Maryland schools receive ratings from a low of one star to a high of five stars. Schools earn stars based on the percentage of points earned on four indicators at the elementary and middle school levels: Academic Achievement, […]

MSDE: 4-year graduation rate remains high but falls slightly in 2022

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The percentage of Maryland students receiving a high school diploma in four years remained consistently high but fell slightly in 2022, according to data released on Tuesday by the Maryland State Department of Education. The four-year cohort graduation rate was 86.3% in 2022 which is only a small decrease compared to 87.2% in the prior school year. Students graduating […]

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