Maryland Teacher Pay Mandate Looms as 12 Districts Still Below $60K Minimum

Baltimore, MD – According to FOX Baltimore, under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future law, all Maryland school districts must achieve a minimum teacher salary of $60,000 by July 1, 2026. With only three months remaining until this deadline, half of the state’s 24 districts continue to grapple with compliance, highlighting ongoing challenges in Maryland education … Read more

Maryland’s High School Dropout Rate Climbs to 13-Year High Despite Funding Increases

Baltimore, MD – According to FOX Baltimore, Maryland‘s high school students dropped out at rates unseen in over a decade, even as education funding reached record levels. The state’s four-year high school dropout rate surged to 9.9% in 2025, marking a 33% increase from 7.4% in 2021 and the highest figure in 13 years. Governor … Read more

Maryland General Assembly Prepares for 2026 Legislative Session

ANNAPOLIS, MD – According to Maryland Matters, the Maryland General Assembly is facing critical discussions and preparations as the state gears up for the upcoming legislative session in 2026. While no specific bills or legislative actions within the last 60 days were detailed in recent reports, there is a growing focus on key issues that … Read more