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MSDE releases preliminary statewide spring 2022 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program assessment data

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: MSDE has issued an update to this report here. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—This week, the Maryland State Department of Education released preliminary statewide English Language Arts (ELA), and Mathematics 2021-2022 school year assessment results, the first year of the new Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) assessments. Preliminary statewide ELA results signify a return to pre-pandemic proficiency for […]

Maryland State Board of Education appoints new Executive Director

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Following a thorough recruitment and hiring process, the Maryland State Board of Education on Tuesday announced the selection of Zachary Hands as the State Board’s Executive Director. Hands will begin in his new role on December 14, 2022. The Executive Director supports the independent functioning of the State Board. Hands also serves as the de facto Chief Operating Officer […]

Baltimore City teacher Berol Dewdney named 2022-23 Maryland Teacher of the Year

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education has announced the 2022-23 Maryland Teacher of the Year: Berol Dewdney, a pre-kindergarten teacher at The Commodore John Rodgers School in the Baltimore City Public Schools system. The 2022-23 Maryland Teacher of the year program was co-hosted by Brianna Ross, 2022 Maryland Teacher of the year, and Denise Koch of WJZ-13 on MPT2 […]

Maryland State Board of Education issues statement on school masking requirement

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education on Friday issued a statement on its statewide school face covering requirement. Earlier this week, Governor Larry Hogan, citing the state’s much-improved COVID-19 metrics, called on the board to rescind its mask mandate. The board’s Friday statement reads as follows: With improving Covid-19 metrics throughout Maryland, the Maryland State Board of Education reaffirms […]

Governor Hogan calls on Maryland State Board of Education to rescind mask mandate

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The Maryland State Board of Education has issued a response. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday called on the Maryland State Board of Education to rescind its school mask policy, citing the state’s dramatically improved health metrics, the widespread availability of vaccines for school age children, and the growing consensus among medical professionals, parents, and […]

Maryland State Department of Education urges continued full-time, in-person learning

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—In response to several temporary school closures across the state, the Maryland State Department of Education on Monday released the following statement: Understanding the concerns regarding rapidly changing conditions associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, the State Board and Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) continue to prioritize safe full-time, in-person instruction with minimal disruptions. There are proven evidence-based public […]

New masking requirement effective immediately for all Maryland public schools

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education and Maryland State Department of Education on Tuesday received approval of a statewide masking requirement for all public schools. Following public testimony today, the Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR) Committee approved the emergency regulation, which will be in effect for 180 days. The emergency regulation requires any person inside a public school […]

Maryland State Board of Education appoints Mohammed Choudhury as new State Superintendent of Schools

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—In a unanimous vote on Thursday, the Maryland State Board of Education appointed Mohammed Choudhury as the next Maryland State Superintendent of Schools. Choudhury’s selection follows a rigorous and multi-phased national search, closely guided by community and stakeholder input. Currently serving as Associate Superintendent and Chief Strategy, Talent and Innovation Officer for the San Antonio Independent School District, Choudhury […]

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