Maryland Association of Boards of Education

08/25/2026

via The 74: "Head Start providers describe a system in turmoil amid federal vutbacks. A survey of over 150 Head Start providers finds that federal staff cuts and regional office closures have fueled uncertainty and disruption":

A survey of over 150 Head Start providers finds that federal staff cuts and regional office closures have fueled uncertainty and disruption.

08/24/2026

Maryland Association of Boards of Education's virtual Ethics training on Sept. 18 (9:30 am-Noon) has what every board local school board member in Maryland needs to know about Maryland ethics law, conflicts of interest, and public trust. To register: bit.ly/4c7n6zz Hope to see you virtually Sept. 18!

08/20/2026

Maryland Association of Boards of Education members, a reminder that the application submission deadline for Maryland Center for School Safety FY2027 SRO Adequate Coverage Grant is 8/31/26 (5 pm). The state-funded grant program is designed to help local school systems and law enforcement agencies with requirements of the Safe to Learn Act of 2018. Additional details:

Learn about the FY2027 SRO Adequate Coverage Grant awarded by MCSS.

08/19/2026

Maryland local school board members, there's still time for our Early Bird registration discount for the Maryland Association of Boards of Education Annual Conference 2026 (Oct. 19-20). Have you registered yet for this information-filled, can-miss gathering in Annapolis? Details: http://bit.ly/4ft5DnM

08/18/2026

What Do Students Lose When They Stop Writing?, asks The New York Times. "Educators are worried that many students can no longer write essays without A.I. And it’s costing more than just grammar skills."

Educators are worried that many students can no longer write essays without A.I. And it’s costing more than just grammar skills.

08/17/2026

via The Hill -- Senator Alsobrooks introducing legislation to exempt school supplies from Trump tariffs: bit.ly/3SaxwI8

08/13/2026

local school board members, there's still time for our Early Bird registration discount for the Maryland Association of Boards of Education Annual Conference 2026 (Oct. 19-20). Have you registered yet for this information-filled, can-miss gathering in Annapolis? Details: http://bit.ly/4ft5DnM

08/12/2026

A very warm welcome to former Prince George's County Public Schools school board member Zipporah Machayo Miller, Ed.D., who has joined the Maryland Association of Boards of Education as an Associate Member. We appreciate your support and continuing interest, Zipporah!

08/11/2026

Via K-12 Dive: "Special state complaints jump nearly 50%. The trend may be due to reduced capacity at the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights, among other challenges, CEC and NASDSE say":

The trend may be due to reduced capacity at the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights, among other challenges, CEC and NASDSE say.

08/10/2026

Thanks to all local student school board members who attended the Maryland Association of Boards of Education orientation last week to learn the ins and outs of their important school system roles. Terrific energy from the group! Thanks also to MABE President Diana Hawley (Cecil County Public Schools) for participating.