Governor Moore meets with Service Corps members

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore recently participated in the All-Corps Service Meeting hosted by the Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation. The governor was joined by Maryland Corps and Service Year Option members, first-class graduates from the Service Year Option program, and leaders of the Maryland Corps Advisory Board. The meeting provided an opportunity for the governor to hear first-hand […]

Maryland Conservation Corps members kick off AmeriCorps Week with invasive plant removal project

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Conservation Corps members gathered at Sandy Point State Park on Tuesday to share stories about why they felt called to serve and what they’ve learned from their work, before setting out for a day of cutting back invasive plants. As part of AmeriCorps Week, the event brought representatives from AmeriCorps and Maryland state agencies to the Chesapeake Bay-front […]

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

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 ranked among most patriotic states in America

BALTIMORE, MD—With the Fourth of July approaching but America troubled by issues like high inflation and elevated homicide rates, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2023’s Most Patriotic States in America. Maryland came in at No. 12 on the list.  Virginia topped the list, with Montana coming in at No. 2. To determine where Americans have […]

Governor Wes Moore appoints first secretary of Department of Service and Civic Innovation

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the appointment of Paul Monteiro as first secretary of the newly created Department of Service and Civic Innovation. “Paul’s nomination is the result of a months-long, nationwide search to find someone with the vision, the experience, the integrity, and the skill to unleash the full potential of this new department.” said Governor Moore. […]

Maryland Conservation Corps recruiting young adults for 2021-22 season

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now recruiting members for the Maryland Conservation Corps, an award-winning AmeriCorps program that engages young adults aged 17-25 in extensive conservation, environmental and natural resources management projects across the state. The department seeks to hire 35 full-time members who will work on seven teams for an 11-month period, beginning in late September […]