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MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | marylandpublicschools.org Search for: Toggle Navigation About Blueprint Blueprint Background Funding Accountability MSDE Implementation Plan Pillars Pillar 1: Early Childhood Education Pillar 2: High Quality + Diverse Teachers + Leaders Pillar 3: College + Career Readiness Pillar 4: More Resources for Students to be Successful Pillar 5: Governance + Accountability Timeline Reports Blueprint in Action Toggle Navigation Search for: About Blueprint Funding Accountability MSDE Implementation Plan Early Childhood Education High Quality + Diverse Teachers + Leaders College + Career Readiness More Resources for Students to be Successful Governance + Accountability Timeline Reports Blueprint in Action MSDE Home Ensuring all students are ready for Kindergarten LEARN MORE Elevating and diversifying the teaching profession LEARN MORE Ensuring all graduates are ready for college and career LEARN MORE Providing more support to students who need it most LEARN MORE Ensuring quality and equity for all Maryland students LEARN MORE Toggle Navigation Early Childhood Education High Quality + Diverse Teachers + Leaders College + Career Readiness More Resources for Students to be Successful Governance + Accountability What is the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future? The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future was passed by the Maryland General Assembly in 2021 to transform public education in the state into a world-class education system. The Blueprint will increase education funding by $3.8 billion each year over the next 10 years, enrich student experiences and accelerate student outcomes, as well as improve the quality of education for all children in Maryland, especially those who have been historically underserved. LEARN MORE Funding The Blueprint will increase education funding by $3.8 billion each year over the next 10 years, enrich student experiences and accelerate student outcomes, as well as improve the quality of education. Learn More Blueprint in Action Prioritizing equity, the Blueprint creates new programs and innovative approaches that aim to close achievement gaps and ensure opportunity and achievement gaps for every student, regardless of family income, race, ethnicity, and/or ability. Learn More Accountability The Blueprint ensures strong oversight through the creation of the Accountability and Implementation Board and Expert Review Teams. These entities hold the State and local education agencies accountable for Blueprint implementation. Learn More Blueprint Implementation In partnership with the Maryland State Board of Education , the A ccountability and I mplementation B oard , and local education agencies , the Maryland State Department of Education is reimagining programs and initiatives in order to best implement the Blueprint and lead Maryland’s educational system forward. The M aryland State D epartment of E ducation will continuously assess and improve upon its capacity to guide the future of Maryland education. BLUEPRINT IN ACTION tsebekoswilliams 2022-12-21T20:13:30+00:00 National Board Certified Teacher Incentives By earning a National Board Certification, teachers earn a salary increase of $10,000. Additionally, NBC teachers who teach at an identified low-performing school earn an additional salary increase of $7,000, for a total increase of $17,000. LEARN MORE tsebekoswilliams 2022-11-30T18:41:37+00:00 Expert Review Teams The Expert Review Team program is designed to support the implementation of the Blueprint at the school and district levels. By reviewing available data and information, and conducting a comprehensive school visit consisting of observations, interviews, and focus groups, the Expert Review Team will identify opportunities for improving the implementation of Blueprint initiatives with a focus on student outcomes and develop recommendations for support to improve student achievement. LEARN MORE tsebekoswilliams 2022-11-30T18:38:59+00:00 Community Schools Community schools are schools that develop and utilize partnerships that connect the school, students, families, and surrounding community to the resources needed in order to thrive. They highlight the assets in traditionally underserved communities and provide students and families with essential wraparound services and supports. LEARN MORE Blueprint Pillars Early Childhood Education High Quality and Diverse Teachers and Leaders College and Career Readiness More Resources for Students to be Successful Governance and Accountability Early Childhood Education T he early years are the most critical period for brain development and set the foundation for lifelong learning and achievement . T he Blueprint for Maryland’s Future emphasizes equitable early education opportunities that prepare all children for school and success through a mixed-delivery system comprised of public and private Pre-K partnerships that will expand family options. Learn More High Quality and Diverse Teachers and Leaders The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is elevating the sta ture of the teaching profession through the im plementation of a career ladder , competitive salar ies , including raising starting pay to $60,000, incentives for National Board Certified teachers up to $17,000, as well as raising expectations for teacher preparation , induction, and mentoring programs to attract and retain high-quality teachers. Learn More College and Career Readiness The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future provides access to a rigorous and meaningful education that pr e pares students for success in college , career , and life. All students, regardless of family income, race, ethnicity, and/or ability shall have equitable access to n ew curricula and college and career pathways . Learn More More Resources for Students to be Successful The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future focuses on equity and closing deeply entrenched opportunity and achievement gaps to ensure that all students, from advanced learners to those who are struggling and have been historically underserved, receive the necessary support in order to reach their full potential. The Blueprint calls for increases in funding for special education and English learner students, expansion of community schools and wraparound services, as well as before ‑ and after ‑ school and summer academic enrichment programs . Learn More Governance and Accountability The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future ensures strong oversight through the creation of the Accountability and Implementation Board and Expert Review Teams. These entities hold the State and local education agencies accountable for Blueprint implementation. Learn More Engagement Spotlight: Educator Diversity Roundtable The State Board of Education and the Maryland State Department of Education hosted a roundtable on teacher diversity co-facilitated by Maryland Teacher of the Year, Brianna Ross and State Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury on April 21, 2022. The purpose was to hear from educators of color about their experiences in education and ideas for better supporting the recruitment and retention of a more diverse educator workforce. LEARN MORE Maryland State Board of Education and Maryland State Department of Education Release Phase 3 of the Strategic Plan and Engagement Report Informed by unprecedented stakeholder engagement, Phase 3 finalizes the strategic planning elements, releases targets, and identifies flagship programs, initiatives, and strategies. The Strategic Plan will guide MSDE’s organizational direction as it leads the transformation necessary to achieve excellent and equitable outcomes for all students, especially those who have been historically undereserved. Learn more Recent Blueprint Reports View All Reports College and Career Readiness: Roadmap to Implementation Report – Updated August 2022 This report presents an update on the preparation for implementing Pillar 3: College and Career Readiness, which reimagines what today’s students must know and be able to do by...