Maryland Is Increasing Support for Schools, but Must Address Remaining Obstacles
When Maryland students return to school this fall, it will be the state’s second year phasing in the historic Blueprint read more
Maryland Ranks 21st Nationally in Measures of Child Well-Being As Parents Face Growing Challenges With Child Care, Housing
Maryland families are facing a wide range of challenges, such as the high cost of essentials like child care and read more
Improved Eligibility Method Leads to Sharp Increase in Students Qualifying for Free School Meals
State budget documents revealed a sharp increase in the number of public school students qualifying for free and reduced-price school read more
Drops in Reading and Math Scores Emphasize the Need to Continue Maryland’s Commitment to a Good Education for Every Child
As the first standardized test scores reported since the start of the COVID pandemic show more Maryland students struggling with read more
KIDS COUNT: Maryland’s Children Are Experiencing Higher Rates of Anxiety and Depression
Content note: This post references data points related to suicide.
Maryland ranks 19th in child well-being according to the 2022 read more
Baltimore City Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Toolkit
Baltimore City FY23 Budget
As the 2022 budget process gets underway, city residents have an opportunity tonight to weigh in read more
Legislative Session Brought a Wide Range of Policies that Will Improve Well-Being for Children and Families
The 2022 Maryland legislative session saw the passage of several bills that will increase economic security and improve the wellbeing read more
Governor’s Budget Proposal Shorts Public Schools by $140 Million
Gov. Hogan’s budget proposal for the 2022–2023 budget year underfunds public schools by $140 million, adding one more entry to read more
The Build Back Better Act Will Do Much to Improve Marylanders’ Lives; It’s Time for the Senate to Finish the Job
Friday’s passage of President Biden’s signature Build Back Better Act in the U.S. Representatives was a major step towards increased read more
Lawmakers Have Laid a Strong Foundation for Maryland’s Public Schools; Here’s What Lies Ahead
As the 2021 legislative session nears its end, Maryland children, parents, and educators have much to celebrate. The Maryland General read more
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