Blueprint Updates

Overview

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.

The Blueprint for PGCPS

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PGCEA has worked with PGCPS along with representatives from colleges, universities, advocacy groups, private childcare providers, PGCPS’ Board of Education, other unions, students, staff, and community organizations in the development of the PGCPS Blueprint Implementation Plan to set goals through the 2023-24 school year based on four priorities:

improve early childhood education
hire and retain high-quality and diverse teachers
upgrade college and career readiness standards
provide more resources for students in need

Pillar 1

Early Childhood Education

Expands PreK slots for 3 and 4-year-olds. Prioritizes slots for students with disabilities, non-English speakers, and homeless children. Trains all teachers in the Science of Reading

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Pillar 2

High Quality and Diverse Teachers and Leaders

Pays educators more money. Recruits more diverse educators. Trains educators better. Gives educators more professional support. Encourages educators to become Nationally Board Certified Teachers.

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Pillar 3

College and Career Readiness

Provides career counseling for all students in grades 6-12. Expands opportunities to take college courses. Engages 45% of high schoolers in Career & tech Education.

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Pillar 4

Student Services

Expands educational support for multilingual learners and students with disabilities. Provides better resources for students living in poverty. Offers more resources for mental health and wellness.

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Pillar 5

Governance and Accountability

A new financial system will track how student funds are spent. A team of experts will visit each school and provide feedback on Blueprint implementation. The voices of all are included in the process.

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Recent Announcements

Maryland Matters

Competing Oct. 7 events pass without incident on University of Maryland campus October 8, 2024
Fears of violence did not pan out Monday, as pro-Palestine and pro-Israel groups held competing - and peaceful - events under a heavy security presence on the University of Maryland, College Park campus.
Education: Where do Harris and Trump stand? October 5, 2024
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have spent comparatively more time in their presidential campaigns on issues such as immigration, foreign policy and the economy, but their ideas on K-12 and higher education vastly differ.
Final numbers show 586,266 low-income kids benefited from new summer food assistance October 3, 2024
Final numbers released Thursday by the Department of Human Services show that 586,266 kids received Sun Bucks benefits this summer, surpassing the state's initial estimate that 543,000 kids would be served.

Maryland State Department of Education

Baltimore City Public Schools Educator Named 2025 Maryland Teacher of the Year October 5, 2024
Today, Kat Locke-Jones, a seventh-grade English language arts teacher at Hampstead Hill Academy, was named the 2025 Maryland Teacher of the Year.
Update on ESSER III Funds October 1, 2024
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has diligently invested federal pandemic recovery funds over the past four years, continuously emphasizing our expectation to spend all ESSER III funds as with previous rounds.
Four Maryland Public Schools Named National Blue Ribbon Schools September 23, 2024
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has recognized four Maryland public schools from Baltimore, Howard and Montgomery counties as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024.

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