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Governor Moore announces Maryland’s entry into National Building Performance Standards Coalition

Posted on July 3, 2023June 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Together with Ali Zaidi, National Climate Advisor to Joe Biden, Governor Wes Moore recently announced that Maryland will join the Biden-Harris Administration’s National Building Performance Standards Coalition. The announcement occurred during a visit to Requity Foundation’s Carver House project in West Baltimore, a community-based model for workforce development where high school trade students are gaining hands-on net-zero construction training …

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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, 2023June 29, 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. …

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

Posted on May 24, 2023May 23, 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 …

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NOW YOU KNOW: Baltimore test scores debacle

Posted on May 6, 2023June 9, 2023 by News Desk

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. In January 2023, student data was published on The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) website reporting on the 2021-2022 school year’s MCAP standardized testing. The data revealed that 23 Baltimore City Schools had zero students proficient in math and that other jurisdictions had abysmal results as …

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Oriole Park goes cashless, Opening Day celebrations announced

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Orioles have announced plans to welcome fans back to Oriole Park for the 2023 season during the club’s Home Opener on Friday, April 7, at 3:05 p.m. ET against the New York Yankees. The originally scheduled Home Opener was slated for Thursday, April 6, but was postponed due to the forecast of severe inclement weather. Home Opener Celebrations: …

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

Posted on October 10, 2022October 9, 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 …

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BCPS educator among finalists for 2022-2023 Maryland Teacher of the Year

Posted on September 2, 2022September 6, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education has named seven teachers as finalists for 2022-23 Maryland Teacher of the Year. The finalists are: Charles Whittaker of Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Berol Dewdney of Baltimore City Public Schools; Alicia Amaral Freeman of Baltimore County Public Schools; Jonathan Kurtz of Frederick County Public Schools; Ashley Gereli of Harford County Public Schools; …

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Governor Hogan asks state Board of Education to advance investigation of grade-changing practices in Baltimore City Public Schools

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced that he has asked the Maryland State Board of Education to advance the Inspector General for Education’s recommendation for a full independent investigation of widespread grade changing practices in Baltimore City Public Schools. “Marylanders are demanding better outcomes and more accountability for the taxpayer dollars entrusted to the local school systems charged with …