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MSDE described four foundational standards in the draft: access and equitable opportunities; college and career readiness (including modernized high‑school pathways); assessment and accountability; and systems of support for educators. As a substantive change, a state task force recommended shifting from the traditional algebra‑geometry‑algebra2 sequence to a two‑year integrated algebra sequence designed to focus on core algebraic reasoning while incorporating statistics and geometry standards that support later pathways.

MSDE officials said implementation will be staged: a public comment period this month, committee review in February, a public hearing at the February full board meeting, additional committee work in March and a prospective adoption vote in March or April. The department also said it will provide at least one school year of professional learning for educators before revised pre‑K through‑8 standards take effect and before integrated algebra is required at the high‑school level.

MSDE plans a literacy‑and‑math coach network, statewide professional learning modules and new assessment procurement to align with revised standards. The department emphasized equitable access to multiple advanced high‑school math pathways — including quantitative reasoning, statistics and algebraic foundations of calculus — and said it will avoid ranking those pathways by value.

Why it matters: The draft seeks to change course on how mathematics is taught and sequenced across Maryland. If adopted, it would require major investments in teacher training, curricular materials and assessment systems and could change what counts as college and career readiness in the state.

What’s next: The draft will be posted for 30 days of public comment and the state board’s education policy committee will consider the draft at its February meeting. MSDE said it will coordinate standards revision timelines and provide a year of professional learning on the new standards before full implementation of revised pre‑K–8 standards and the integrated high‑school algebra sequence.

Provenance: MSDE math policy presentation and board discussion (transcript blocks beginning at 19748.416 and concluding at 20882.545).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Meeting of the Maryland State Board of Education | Tuesday January 28, 2025 | 9 a.m - 4:55 p.m EST","oneSentenceSummary","The State Board authorized MSDE to publish a proposed pre‑K–12 mathematics policy that would revise standards and recommend a two‑year integrated algebra sequence for high school.","taxTitle","Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland","taxId",79256,"location","Maryland","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":44,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":50,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6297122,"State Board adopts joint pre‑K mixed‑delivery policy; encourages private providers to serve tiered slots",5700,5700000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2511270-b033db239c14e4aa608ff4b91a978a34&start=0&end=5700","/articles/6297122/Maryland/State-Board-adopts-joint-preK-mixeddelivery-policy-encourages-private-providers-to-serve-tiered-slots","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6297122-67e04558ab0906c611c349206de68ece/orig.mp4?Expires=1770987348&Signature=QbRDRIydFyu346p0Usjr5~-wwiRkdwA6Nr9-f-antdpXOE~mX2Alig1DEwdv2A2FT-Q3CtXyKNrWUBALBirc8kZQ1zfgRkgssguh8DtdIyxLL4kKyVR9fovQtBhPefQ1ZCQ4taIz77kfCmm1UQjmqXdIRibF5A~8g0d1YS~B-f-g0UYEdafn5T1ip3jVJreM-Xb5aFAQZSXG2XXC96Mi4qf~5A8gdI4JqL6Oh8GpgcJMR-McXoXajMPzr6ZtLbcSFk~L4w78gOF2ZRJ6uGC1m4VsVVyw1KijIvt4cEFyRXfzMbp6Z746-wP~TL9czBevvxIidQHXbKIR-mojmE~fLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Maryland State Board of Education unanimously approved a joint policy with the Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board to implement mixed‑delivery public pre‑K under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.

The policy directs public school providers to prioritize serving eligible tier‑1 four‑year‑olds and asks private providers — including Head Start programs — to focus expansion on tier‑1 three‑year‑olds and tier‑2 and tier‑3 four‑year‑olds. The boards amended the wording on the floor to explicitly clarify that private providers may continue to serve tier‑1 four‑year‑olds if they choose.

During the discussion, board members asked for explicit language so the policy would not be read to exclude private providers from serving tier‑1 four‑year‑olds. After a brief amendment exchange, board members inserted language into the third paragraph to state: “Private providers may choose to serve tier‑1 four‑year‑olds. Public providers may choose to serve tier‑2 and tier‑3 four‑year‑olds.” MSDE staff confirmed that the policy applies to Blueprint formula funds, including pre‑K expansion grant funds that support private participation.

The AIB earlier approved the same motion; the State Board then moved to adopt the AIB language as amended. Dr. Lewis moved the motion on the State Board floor and members voted in favor without recorded opposition.

Why it matters: The guidance clarifies how the state expects mixed delivery — a mix of public school and community‑based providers — to prioritize limited slots as the state expands full‑day pre‑K. The explicit language added at the meeting aims to remove confusion among private providers about whether they are allowed to serve the highest‑priority tier‑1 four‑year‑olds.

What’s next: MSDE will provide additional guidance on operationalizing the policy, including the pre‑K sliding scale and programmatic practice, and will continue to work with LEAs and private providers as pre‑K expansion proceeds.

Provenance: Joint AIB/MSDE presentation and board discussion (transcript blocks beginning at 4323.80 and concluding at 5857.97).","The State Board approved joint AIB/MSDE guidance implementing the Blueprint’s mixed delivery pre‑K system, clarifying roles for public and private providers and explicitly allowing private providers to continue serving tier‑1 four‑year‑olds.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":44,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":50,"_51":92,"_53":93,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":94,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":95,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6297127,"State Board adopts five‑level sliding scale for public pre‑K; caps family share below 7% for 2025‑26",840,840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2511270-b033db239c14e4aa608ff4b91a978a34&start=0&end=840","/articles/6297127/Maryland/State-Board-adopts-fivelevel-sliding-scale-for-public-preK-caps-family-share-below-7-for-202526","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6297127-8a9f15c64296cd9f70f6ec2c3b395ba0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770987348&Signature=oDY5TapwffnQmBxPG2oTvC2RS7tdAUczwIO-ZnRtWOqiATMHDI54EQOE7cIqmMOhJzTZC9cbSWrkW7n1J4qGToerkTbaGlAx2lPC62K5qv9e8bVFeRt26YlSNJZ9L2W-a3H4vnkjmBuEHoWuZphs6ITjJwLEZt0OFgkU6G4xF8lS-vV8JzztOGLCol7IK4tQUF3s-DmMNeK~BuCnNGqAXipSkXLmk27TeG-0BYlNkew0RxpZAD1kSg6OnzoYN4chYWNZbO07-rZ1U0HtLfag46IWxaQGSSWc3xXyV84usT9hKvvMxy0BOGE7Ve35MsAkrYkE7kLmcPb~oR7NfR0hjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Maryland State Board of Education on Thursday approved a five‑level sliding scale to calculate family, local and state shares for publicly funded full‑day pre‑kindergarten under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.

The board’s motion directs the department to implement a truncated version of the scale for the 2025‑26 school year that covers families earning between 301% and 360% of the federal poverty level, and to expand the full scale — with a family share capped at 7% of gross annual income per child — when funding reaches the level scheduled in fiscal 2027.

The scale adopted Thursday replaces a model that required individualized family calculations. Presenters said the new approach simplifies administration for school systems and private providers while keeping pre‑K affordable for families. “The family share contributions will range from about 1.3% to 1.5% of a family’s gross annual income” in the 2025‑26 implementation window for eligible families, MSDE staff said during the presentation.

The department demonstrated an online pre‑K calculator the board will publish in English and Spanish; the tool asks for household size, income, the child’s age and whether the child is multilingual, has a disability or experiences homelessness. A hypothetical family of four with $106,000 in household income was shown as eligible for the sliding‑scale subsidy and given the family, local and state shares and an estimated monthly/weekly copay depending on the payment schedule.

Board members and staff emphasized the change was driven in part by the state’s accelerated phase‑in of the per‑pupil pre‑K rate. The governor’s budget accelerates the pre‑K per‑pupil payment to approximately $19,950 by fiscal 2027, MSDE said; that higher per‑pupil amount makes full participation by private providers more feasible, department officials said.

Board member Dr. Goldson moved the measure; Mr. Paul seconded. The motion was adopted by the board and the policy will be implemented as described.

Why it matters: The sliding scale determines whether families pay nothing, a reduced amount, or full private price for public pre‑K slots — a central design element of Maryland’s mixed‑delivery pre‑K expansion. By simplifying the methodology and providing a public calculator, the department aims to reduce administrative barriers for community providers while maintaining affordability for families in the coming year.

What’s next: MSDE said it will hold provider office hours and test the calculator in February and will publish guidance and enrollment timelines ahead of the March enrollment window. The department will also update the calculator annually to reflect changes in the federal poverty level and any per‑pupil funding adjustments.

Provenance: MSDE presentation and pre‑K demonstration (transcript blocks beginning at 21710.299 and concluding at 22661.13).","The Maryland State Board of Education approved a simplified five‑level sliding scale for the Blueprint pre‑K family share, applying a limited portion of the scale in fiscal 2026 and expanding it in fiscal 2027. The board also previewed a public online “pre‑K calculator” to help providers and families determine eligibility and cost shares.",{"_33":97,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":98,"_41":99,"_43":44,"_45":100,"_47":101,"_49":50,"_51":102,"_53":103,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":104,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":105,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6297107,"State Board adopts regulation to fund National Board certification incentives amid members’ concerns about literacy alignment",1200,1200000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2511270-b033db239c14e4aa608ff4b91a978a34&start=0&end=1200","/articles/6297107/Maryland/State-Board-adopts-regulation-to-fund-National-Board-certification-incentives-amid-members-concerns-about-literacy-alignment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6297107-6611f71d5e8856a2c509ee551b08a72f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770987348&Signature=og8T4jMkxYMyf1wxJFIfTO9Av43sVUEKqH5~aB-fyKqIhekw60SFRZUA92Fldhb8b9rNHfAIAsYiJ9jcV8aFZ9UnYN-F4Fav0PCp73CpwTsu8VbcVpH4TYODeOq5oxlAkMYX303S2Y2QPhtMXnYSXtt73dy66dva5p77KXjYZNWdGR-jIA51-s3hJNstKjdqCfEpzyS6~gH-Pi5Rw~2EWHEKcCz7H5x7hI-f9jaDs~~0hbktGXdyBOvUT4Nf79A8PLrbGbhTa~xQS4GBrLiujuBYLbq518VUY6lv~9J6HSmavxHWSEP9rIP3ZRcjTuiq4STbhZfi0eyOZXqqxC0Ugw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Maryland State Board of Education on Thursday adopted regulatory changes to fund a state incentive program for teachers who earn National Board Certification.

During discussion several board members, including Dr. Miller‑McCarthy, raised concerns that the National Board’s literacy certification standards have not fully aligned with the state’s adopted “science of reading” expectations. Board members said they had previously asked the National Board to revise its literacy standards and that the revised materials they received so far were “superficial” and lacked the specificity Maryland requested.

The board approved the COMAR amendment allowing the state incentive program to proceed; the recorded vote in the meeting counted nine in favor and three opposed. The board discussion included a request from members that MSDE follow up with the National Board and seek a clear timeline and response on whether and how the National Board will further revise the certification standards for literacy instruction.

Why it matters: Maryland’s teacher career ladder and some Blueprint incentives are tied to National Board Certification. The new regulation authorizes state funding for the incentive, potentially increasing the number of board‑certified teachers. At the same time, some members want the certification’s literacy expectations to reflect the state’s science‑of‑reading policy.

What’s next: The board requested MSDE pursue additional engagement with the National Board and report back on any timeline and specific changes. MSDE staff said they had asked the National Board for revisions and received materials that MSDE described as limited; the board asked for a response and possible next steps within 30 days.

Provenance: Discussion, motion and vote on COMAR 13A.07.08 (transcript blocks beginning at 18907.799 and concluding at 19628.725).","The State Board approved COMAR changes to fund teacher National Board certification incentives. Several board members pressed the National Board’s alignment with the state’s science‑of‑reading literacy standards and asked MSDE to press the National Board for clearer alignment.",{"_33":107,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":108,"_41":109,"_43":44,"_45":110,"_47":111,"_49":50,"_51":112,"_53":113,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":114,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":115,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6297112,"MSDE, AIB cite teacher shortage as key barrier to Blueprint collaborative time; board hears recruitment, retention proposals",1500,1500000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2511270-b033db239c14e4aa608ff4b91a978a34&start=0&end=1500","/articles/6297112/Maryland/MSDE-AIB-cite-teacher-shortage-as-key-barrier-to-Blueprint-collaborative-time-board-hears-recruitment-retention-proposals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6297112-b31d1b5712a8a830c29b87eccc9f3441/orig.mp4?Expires=1770987348&Signature=Kk7Kka7chRJYyF28SiYjWtZhWQjM6fnpN6yBg-cy~j0NgnoR9HDDOZdElcETm9Zl7-ancA~AW2HuLIJYqzQNcSmcBEY7-Mw3U0lHHNPvAaT6z-bzP3fjSAI1RHk1T~4o75MWMiWUnVQQxTGQMizf~Zsbma3gN9LMnPl1~hs7o2GIONjqnyEg-M8Jr7fW3AAITrNMJjw7GWn707TNR55T2dmMdcTj5wwcoFIIyOlTxHbQ9nWT4sRJhmWPuXhJLiHsVIP5ndoqMLAEABqX2Uy6VlAhRTmLae5EDLkDJhKOFMTvZ~7~wyZaUWyIMVyOydWMbiZsT1lUwURijrIFQv1KZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Maryland education officials told the State Board on Thursday that the state’s teacher shortage and the growing share of conditionally licensed teachers are the primary obstacles to implementing the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future requirement for expanded teacher collaborative time.

MSDE and Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) staff presented vacancy and licensure data showing vacancies peaked in 2022‑23 and remain a challenge. Conditionally licensed teachers rose to roughly 6,500 — more than 10% of the statewide teacher workforce — and are more diverse than the overall teacher population, staff said.

“Conditionally licensed teachers are poised to become fully licensed,” an MSDE official said, arguing the state should treat them as a workforce growth opportunity. The departments outlined multiple strategies to address the shortage: leveraging conditional teachers with targeted supports, teacher apprenticeships, incentives to recruit experienced teachers from other states, expanded professional learning and coaching, and investments in school leader development.

On collaborative time — the Blueprint’s phased plan to reduce the share of time teachers spend solely in front of students to allow time for collaboration and intervention — officials said AIB recommended delaying full implementation where vacancies prevent reliable staffing. The governor’s legislative proposal referenced in the meeting would delay the collaborative‑time funding phase‑in and create “collaborative time innovation demonstration grants” to test alternative models.

Board members asked about timelines for converting conditionally licensed teachers to full licensure, what barriers persist in educator preparation pipeline enrollment and how leader development and school climate can affect retention. MSDE said licensure conversion times vary by individual and that many reforms — including updated licensure pathways and flexible assessment options — are in progress.

Why it matters: Collaborative time is a core Blueprint design intended to improve instruction by giving teachers structured time for planning, data review and small‑group interventions. Officials said it produces better learning outcomes but cannot be implemented at scale until staffing shortfalls are addressed; the missing teachers and pipeline gaps have budget and operational implications for LEAs.

What’s next: MSDE and AIB said they will pursue pilot programs, invest in coaching and leader development, and work with higher education and LEAs to accelerate licensure pathways and grow‑your‑own initiatives.

Provenance: Joint AIB/MSDE teacher recruitment and collaborative time presentations and board Q&A (transcript blocks beginning at 9243.105 and concluding at 10311.346).","MSDE and the Joint AIB reported on teacher vacancies, the rise in conditionally licensed teachers and the challenges of implementing the Blueprint’s collaborative time requirement. The departments outlined proposals including grow‑your‑own pathways, teacher apprenticeships, coaching and revised timelines for collaborative time pilots.","actionData","errors"]

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State board sends broad math policy to public comment, plans standards revisions and two‑year integrated algebra sequence

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State Board adopts regulation to fund National Board certification incentives amid members’ concerns about literacy alignment

MSDE, AIB cite teacher shortage as key barrier to Blueprint collaborative time; board hears recruitment, retention proposals