The Blueprint for Maryland's Future

The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future promises a $10,000 pay boost for board certified teachers. But many say it’s too hard to complete alone.

The new school year ushers in more pre-K expansion and student outcome pushes. But progress is a mixed bag.

State leaders say increased investment in math and reading resources just hasn’t paid off yet. But some also question if the tests are the problem.

We’ll go On the Record with two efforts in Howard County to support students. A Yale neuroscientist tells about "Activate," which uses games to improve kids’ focus and self-control. And Backpack Healthcare offers telehealth mental health treatment.

The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future wants every student to graduate ready for college or the workforce. What progress are districts making?

We’ll go On the Record with Maryland’s new state superintendent of schools, Dr. Carey Wright. While Maryland fell in national test scores over much of the last decade, Wright was leading public schools in Mississippi in giant strides in test scores. What are her goals now?

Wright began leading the Maryland education system temporarily in October. Now she takes on the official title with ambitious goals, like a multi-billion-dollar Blueprint to implement.

Executive presented a $5 billion spending plan to the County Council.

District leaders said in a town hall that their system surpasses the Blueprint For Maryland’s Future in terms of community schools and pre-K access, but lacks funding for some changes.

Contrasting spending plans will dominate the action in Annapolis for the rest of the month.