Pandemic fallout, cultural divides and shootings among educational issues animating Maryland gubernatorial candidates

Competitors in this year’s crowded race for Maryland governor largely agree the pandemic magnified problems that were already pervasive in public education in the state. But the direction and focus of schools’ recovery efforts for the next four years may depend on who wins the race. “We need to understand the phenomenon of triage,” said Democratic candidate Tom Perez. “If people aren’t in the right space, we’ll have learning loss and real despair.”