November 4th, 2022 by WCBC Radio
The Blueprint for Maryland Future’s Accountability and Implementation Board has released a nearly 180-page draft document that outlines plans to revamp the state’s education system. The proposed 10-year comprehensive plan details a multi-billion-dollar plan to reform early childhood education, hire and retain high-quality and diverse teachers, ensure students are prepared for college and technical careers and provide additional resources for students in need. Allegany County School Superintendent Jeff Blank, addressing the state board at last week’s monthly meeting held in Hagerstown, said the new revenue stream creates a world of opportunity for the system. He says it is a vastly different atmosphere for the local school system from just a few years ago…