Maryland State Board of Education Meeting
Maryland State Department of Education 200 W. Baltimore Street, MD, United StatesThe Maryland State Board of Education will meet Tuesday, January 23, at 9:00 AM, at the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building, Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), 200 W. Baltimore St., in the State Board Room (7th floor). The State Board plans to consider a resolution with several action items related to literacy instruction and the Science of Reading. In addition, the Board will receive an overview of the Governor’s budget for fiscal year 2025, positions on select legislative proposals, and policies related to virtual education in the event of severe weather. The State Board will also consider a recommendation for the final adoption of a new College and Career Readiness Standard (CCR) at the meeting. A study of the current interim CCR Standard recommended providing multiple measures for students to demonstrate college and career readiness, including GPAs. The CCR interim standard, adopted in February 2022 as part of the ongoing implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future legislation, requires students to meet or exceed state assessment proficiency rates in both English and mathematics. Public Comment The State Board welcomes public comment both in-person and virtually during meetings. Registration is limited to 10 individuals on a first-come, first-served basis. […]