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Montgomery County Public Schools reached a tentative agreement with the Montgomery County Education Association on Friday that would increase teachers’ salaries over the next two years.

The process continues for Maryland's 24 school systems to implement reform plans that include hiring a diverse teacher workforce and more resources for students in need.

Community activists joined dozens of other students, parents, educators and advocates to push state lawmakers to keep the promise to “fully fund the Blueprint,” the state’s multi-billion-dollar education plan.

Two major education groups met to discuss Maryland's multi-billion-dollar comprehensive plan slated to revamp the state's education system.

Disagreement ensued during virtual session about a proposed timeline on implementing new, or possible changes to college and career readiness standards.

Educators, parents and advocates want the incoming Moore administration to prioritize special needs children, cultural competency, among other requests.

In Maryland, a 10-year, $3.8 billion education plan gets approval. It aims to improve early childhood education and better prepare students for college and careers.

The Blueprint plan includes expanding early childhood education, boost college and technical education and strengthen professional development opportunities for staff.

Blueprint for Maryland's Future Accountability and Implementation Board heard several hours of testimony on the state's 10-year education plan.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore (D) is turning to a fellow Baltimore social entrepreneur to help him run state government.