March 11th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

The Accountability and Implementation Board, the agency overseeing the Education Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, released a progress report at the 3-year point of the program.  Five pillars make up the program and the most improvement was seen in the Hiring and Developing High Quality Teachers and Leaders. Maryland is number one in the country for new teachers earning National Board Certification and has seen an increase of over 400% in teachers pursuing certification statewide. All teachers in the state received a 10% pay increase to retain and attract qualified educators.