MarylandTransformsStrategicPlanningEngagementReport - Flipbook - Page 4
IMPLEMENTING 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 legislation presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fulfill the promise of an excellent and
equitable education for all children in Maryland, especially those who have been historically underserved. The Maryland State Board of
Education and the Maryland State Department of Education are collaborating with local education agencies and boards, institutions of
higher education, the Accountability and Implementation Board, employers and stakeholders across the state to plan and implement the
initiatives in each of the Blueprint’s five pillars.
With sweeping policy changes designed to accelerate student achievement, and an unprecedented investment of state and local
resources, the Blueprint creates the conditions for truly reimagining the education experience from early childhood to postsecondary
success. To accomplish this, the Maryland State Board and Department of Education have developed a multiyear Strategic Plan released
in three phases.
The complete Strategic Plan, released in June 2023, anchors the vision, mission, values, priorities, enablers, goals, metrics, and flagship
programs, initiatives, and strategies to the Blueprint’s promise of an excellent and equitable education for every student.
5
BLUEPRINT
PILLARS
The Blueprint encompasses
five pillars, each including key
HIGH-QUALITY & DIVERSE
TEACHERS & LEADERS
EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
initiatives aimed at transforming
the quality of education in
Maryland, and narrowing
and closing opportunity and
achievement gaps.
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Support more families to access
no cost, high-quality Pre-K
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Increasing starting salary to
minimum $60,000
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Scale the impact of Patty & Judy
Centers
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Expand family options through
public/private Pre-K partnerships
New career ladder and incentives for
National Board Certified Teachers up
to $17,000
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Raising expectations for teacher
preparation and induction
MARYLAND TRANSFORMS - ENGAGEMENT REPORT
