4 takeaways from Maryland school board meeting on literacy, test scores, cellphones, pre-K
With the school year underway, the Maryland State Board of Education is met with questions about literacy plans, implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education reform plan, closing opportunity gaps, and how to address cellphone use in schools. “Our assignment is to improve the system of public education and the implementation of the Blueprint to ensure that we provide an excellent education for all children,” said Josh Michael, president of the state school board, at its Tuesday meeting.