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Applications are open for MD's Purple Star Schools Program

This program recognizes schools that go above and beyond to support military-connected students and their families, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. Apply by March 3, 2025, to join this distinguished group.

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Child Care Scholarships

Child Care Scholarships

The Child Care Scholarship program provides financial assistance with child care costs to eligible working families in Maryland. Now a family of four can earn up to $90,033 per year and still qualify for assistance.

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Grant Opportunities

MSDE is committed to providing more resources! There are several grant opportunities available to accelerate learning and seed long-term, sustainable, and transformational change in Maryland school communities.

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Committed to a transformative path forward in support of every Maryland student

At the Maryland State Department of Education, we are a dedicated team of educators, specialists, and administrators joined together by a single vision: to be a system of world-class schools where students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college, career, and life.

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Maryland’s Strategic Plan to Transform Education

The Maryland State Board and Maryland Department of Education are developing a multiyear Strategic Plan that will be released in three phases leading up to June 2023. The Strategic Plan will anchor the vision, mission, values, priorities, enablers, goals, and flagship programs, initiatives, and strategies to realize the Blueprint for Maryland's Future promise of an excellent and equitable education for every student.

In the Spotlight

Request for Tydings Waiver for Consolidated Administrative Funds of ARP and ESEA Programs

MSDE is requesting a waiver of section 421(b) of the General Education Provisions Act for federal fiscal year (FY) 2022 to extend the period of availability for consolidated administrative funds until March 31, 2026. This is an invitation for the public to provide feedback on the proposed waiver request.

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College and Career Readiness Guidebooks

The Maryland State Department of Education's College and Career Readiness (CCR) guidebooks are essential tools designed to support educators, administrators, students, and families in preparing Maryland students for meeting CCR readiness standards and postsecondary success.

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College and Career Readiness Guidebooks

Community Forum - Wicomico County

State Superintendent Dr. Carey Wright's first Community Forum was a great success! Thank you to all the community members who attended and engaged in a meaningful discussion about education in Maryland. Special thanks to Wicomico County Public Schools and Salisbury Middle School for hosting!

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Maryland Assessment and Accountability Task Force

Nearly 30 educators and national and local testing experts convened on May 2, 2024 for the first Maryland Assessment and Accountability Task Force meeting. The task force is examining the Maryland School Report Card and the state’s accountability system to strengthen connections between school ratings and student achievement.

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The Blueprint for Maryland's Future

The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future was passed by the Maryland General Assembly in 2021 to transform public education in the state into a world-class education system. The Blueprint will increase education funding by $3.8 billion each year over the next 10 years, enrich student experiences and accelerate student outcomes, as well as improve the quality of education for all children in Maryland, especially those who have been historically underserved.

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​Recent Reports

New! College and Career Readiness: Roadmap to Implementation Final Report

This report presents an update on the preparation for implementating Pillar 3: College and Career Readiness, which reimagines that today's students must know and be able to do by the end of the 10th grade. The Blueprint establishes the standard that will signify a student is college and career ready. Once a student is designated as meeting or exceeding the CCR standard, they will pursue college and career pathways.

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Maryland School Report Card

Maryland has more than 1,400 public schools in 24 public school systems serving all of the State's 23 counties plus Baltimore City. We are pleased to share the most current information available to help our stakeholders measure student achievement in all 24 districts from year to year.

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Regional Presentation and Data Walk: North Central Maryland

The State Board and MSDE facilitated a Regional Data Walk at Montgomery County Public Schools that highlighted information on Strategic Plan priorities, enablers, and data related to North Central schools. The presentation provides an up-close look at student and educator data, demographics, and achievement outcomes.

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