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Maryland State Board of Education

Md. seeks comment on 3rd-grade reading retention

By Paul Katula • Jul 1, 2024
Do you think Maryland third graders who fail to demonstrate sufficient reading skills should be held back? Sound off.

Md. state board approves universal school masking

By Paul Katula • Aug 26, 2021
The Md. state board has approved an emergency regulation that calls for universal masking in the state's schools.

US Ed. Dept. approves Md. ESSA plan for 2018

By Press Release • Jan 17, 2018
The plan for school improvement under the Every Student Succeeds Act, submitted to the fed by Md., is approved.

Gates resigns from Md. State Board of Education

By Paul Katula • Oct 25, 2016
A respected scientist and member of the state board of education in Md. resigned today over executive orders issued by the governor regarding education.
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