Merin Thomas | Maryland SMOB

Official Twitter Account for the Student Member on the Maryland State Board of Education, representing 900,000+ Primary & Secondary School Students.

[Merin Thomas | Maryland SMOB @statesmob]

“In an effort to inform and educate interested qualified students about this position (responsibilities, time commitments, etc.), MASC is offering a virtual SMOB webinar facilitated by the current and past two SMOBs.” - MASC

[L M @geauxdores]

It was great to hear from principals at @mdmassp & @Maespmd yesterday. Thank you for all you do! The recording is available on our website with MASSP starting around the 1:30:00 mark: https://t.co/5E0Fx8Anzu

[Merin Thomas | Maryland SMOB @statesmob]

It has been a huge honor to serve on the @MdPublicSchools State Board of Education with such amazing colleagues! Best of luck to our next State SMOB Merin!!

[L M @geauxdores]

Have I mentioned lately how awesome our @MdPublicSchools @statesmob is? Today was the final meeting for @kevinbokoum before he heads to @Harvard and we welcome our next SMOB Merin Thomas! #StudentVoice #MarylandSMOBsVote

[Maryland State Department of Education @MdPublicSchools]

Farewell and best of luck to our amazing @statesmob
@kevinbokoum, who concludes his term with the State Board today.

Congrats on your Harvard acceptance and thank you for your critical contributions to the future of Maryland education and your service!

[Maryland State Department of Education @MdPublicSchools]

The MD State Board of Education is hosting a meeting Tuesday, June 28 at 9 am.

The agenda includes a presentation on Covid Relief Funds, Maryland Leads, and Blueprint State Aid, and a strategic planning update. Public comment registration is open.

https://t.co/ZsmmxhgW7e

[L M @geauxdores]

Congratulations to all 24 Maryland Teachers of the Year! Thank you for all you do for our students!

[Maryland State Department of Education @MdPublicSchools]

Our mission to secure a bright future for every child would be impossible without the love, encouragement, and nurture of all our moms.

Happy Mother's Day and thank you for all you do.

[Merin Thomas | Maryland SMOB @statesmob]

@NASBE @Harvard @MdPublicSchools Thank you! I loved the NASBE legislative conference and all the important discussion that occurred. Honored to have been apart of NASBE!

[NASBE @NASBE]

Congrats, Kevin! You're getting a good one @Harvard! Kevin is @MdPublicSchools student member, w/ great insights on education. Our #NASBELegCon would not have been the same w/out his perspective on #studentmentalhealth and the importance of systems that support the #wholechild.

[Kevin Bokoum @kevinbokoum]

If there were people I had to thank most it would be first and foremost my amazing teachers, then loving family, and then the amazing people within the organizations and school systems which developed me into the leader I am today: @MDStuCo, @wcpsmd and @MdPublicSchools

[Kevin Bokoum @kevinbokoum]

I’m so excited to announce that I will be pursuing my college education for the next four years at @Harvard University! Thanks to everyone who made this dream a reality. I am not 100% certain just yet, but I plan to major in history and science, and minor in educational policy.

[Maryland State Department of Education @MdPublicSchools]

Today the Maryland State Board of Education signed a resolution to enact bold, transformative change in Maryland’s public schools to achieve excellent & equitable outcomes for every Maryland child.

Read more: https://t.co/C9RCqL7lnG

[Dr. Daryl C. Howard @darylhowardphd]

Great to spend the morning @MdPublicSchools introducing and supporting the work of colleagues across the state who are laser focused on Achieving Academic Equity & Excellence for #BlackBoys! #AAEEBB. Great work today @hcpss_rbes @PikesvilleM @Westlake_HS @SwaMagnet @dhandyBCPS

[Merin Thomas | Maryland SMOB @statesmob]

Dr. Lowery was a visionary and leader in education. Having had the pleasure to discuss all aspects of education with her was enlightening. She will be missed, but her words of wisdom, and memories she made will always stay with us. Rest In Peace.

[Maryland State Department of Education @MdPublicSchools]

MSDE is deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Dr. Lillian M. Lowery who served as Maryland Superintendent 2012-15.

In both national & state roles she was a well-known educator, consensus builder & leader focused on academics & learning for more than 45 years. (1/2)

[Merin Thomas | Maryland SMOB @statesmob]

So amazing! A historic accomplishment by @BaltCoSMOB

[BCPS SMOB @BaltCoSMOB]

We did it! With just a few hours left in session, House Bill 192 passed and is headed over to the governor to be signed into law. Our 42nd SMOB, and each SMOB after her, will be able to vote on the budget!!! I am elated. Thank you @EricEbersole !

[Maryland State Department of Education @MdPublicSchools]

MSDE extends best wishes to everyone beginning their journey today, a time of fasting, prayer, reflection and community.

#RamadanKareem

[Governor Larry Hogan @GovLarryHogan]

We wish Maryland’s Muslim community peace, joy, and good health during the holy month of #Ramadan.

[Merin Thomas | Maryland SMOB @statesmob]

So important!👇

[Maryland State Department of Education @MdPublicSchools]

Teaching grounded in the science of reading is one of seven @MdPublicSchools strategies to accelerate learning.

Maryland Leads uses #ESSER funds to support districts that implement specific evidence-based approaches for creating #EarlyReaders.

https://t.co/kyYUZwss5g

[L M @geauxdores]

Our @MdPublicSchools @statesmob Kevin Bokoum is sharing great insights about challenges students face & what they need as we chart our path forward from the pandemic. #MentalHealth #Intentionality #WrapAroundServices #StudentVoice @NASBE #NASBELegCon

[L M @geauxdores]

When asked how we ensure #StudentVoice, @statesmob encourages Boards of Ed to advocate for student seat & vote on the board; create genuine listening sessions/roundtables to hear from students; get into schools to hear directly from those in classrooms. #NASBELegCon @nasbe