#YAW2024 — @BaltCitySchools & the Annie E. Casey Foundation celebrated their youth apprentices today! Dr. Wright joined the celebration, presenting awards & graduation cords to graduating students who have completed the Apprenticeship Maryland Program. Congratulations to all the graduates! 🎓
Teacher Feature — Meet Jared Perry, 2023–2024 @BaltCitySchools Teacher of the Year! Jared shares a piece of advice for aspiring teachers & says the most rewarding part of teaching is watching his students finish the school year strong! #TeacherAppreciationWeek#ThankYouMDTeachers
Thank you @mdmassp for such an incredible honor! @SonjaSantelises I’m forever grateful for you! You’ve been so supportive of my leadership & I cannot thank you enough for selecting me to lead Dunbar!
Today, the MD State Board recognized MD's six 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Congratulations:
Northeast Elementary School, @ACPSchools
Oakdale High School, @FCPSMaryland
Stone Mill Elementary School, @MCPS
Church Hill Elementary School, @QACPSMD
Matapeake Elementary School, @QACPSMD
Smithsburg Middle School, @wcpsmd
Learn more: https://t.co/dEtwkeXYDw
MD students: Join the @MDStuCo Civic Engagement Committee & the AIB for a webinar discussing the #Blueprint4MD from 5 - 6 pm on 4/15. You'll learn about the Blueprint, why it’s important, what it means for MD schools & students & more. Register now: https://t.co/6xwZQwiBh2
🎉 One of MSEA's priority bills has passed! The bill helps to address the educator shortage by expanding teacher certification pathways for aspiring educators. Thank you to bill sponsors @EricEbersole & @StateSenMaryW for your leadership on this important issue!
Discover how the annual #TeachMaryland Conference is inspiring the next generation of teachers! This year, 450 high school students from 13 different local education agencies came together to explore the path to becoming future educators.
Yesterday, the MD State Board & Dr. Wright visited the Judy Center at Waverley Elementary in @FCPSMaryland, one of the 13 original Judy Centers in the state. They had the opportunity to observe playgroup & learn about the impactful early childhood education programs & resources provided by Judy Centers. #BlueprintInAction #MSDEEngages #MDSBOE
We're thrilled to announce the Winners of the 2024 Heart of the School Awards - @justincholbrook, Rashida Ford, @BenMosley17, Natasha Pouncey, and @Aprice01P!
Learn more about the Heart of the School Awards & purchase tix for the 5/22 celebration at https://t.co/lzjlXTekMH
Inclusivity isn’t a talking point for us. It’s a governing philosophy.
Maryland is leading on this – not because it sounds nice or makes us feel good – but because, for us to thrive as a state, we need to see and celebrate everyone in our state.
https://t.co/Js1AEhK5em
On Friday, the Senate of Maryland welcomed the 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year, including the Maryland State Teacher of the Year, @MKConnerton. As a former educator, I am grateful to the incredible teachers across our state dedicated to Pre-K through 12 public education. #MDGA24