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Maryland superintendent proposes accountability overhaul, coaching pilot and leadership academy
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Maryland State Superintendent Doctor Wright told the Eastern Shore delegation she plans statutory changes to the Maryland report card, a philanthropy-funded coaching pilot in Prince George's County and a $1.5 million Leadership Academy to grow school leaders; she also flagged a new state assessment vendor and a focus on growth among the bottom third of students.
Maryland State Superintendent Doctor Wright on Friday outlined three departmental bills aimed at reshaping K-12 accountability and support for struggling schools, telling the Eastern Shore delegation that the changes are intended to credit schools for student growth and strengthen classroom instruction.
Wright, appearing with chief of staff Alex Reese, said her office has spent roughly 20 months on an accountability review and convened an assessment and accountability task force in 2024 that delivered recommendations to the State Board in December 2024. "You can't have 76% of your schools rated highly and only have a 48% proficiency in reading and a 26% proficiency in math," Wright said, describing why the system needs revision.
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