PGCPS Blueprint

JOIN EDUCATION ADVOCATES in Annapolis Monday evening to protest massive proposed cuts to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future!

🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨

The Governor’s proposed budget and SB429/HB504 are threatening major cuts to education and we can’t let that happen! These cuts will hurt our schools, teachers, and most importantly, our students.

It’s time to stand up and demand better for Maryland’s future. Take just 5 minutes to contact your legislators and tell them to protect the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.

Let’s make sure every student in Maryland gets the education they deserve. 💪

🔗 Take action now: bit.ly/nocutstobp

Advocacy Opportunity: Rally in support of the Fair Share MD plan TODAY 6-7pm - Lawyer's Mall in Annapolis!

We need parents calling their state reps and Senators in support of this proposal! Only a couple of weeks left in the legislative session! 🚨🚨🚨

If you're tired of wealthy corporations & billionaires not paying their fair share, come on out to Lawyers Mall, Annapolis, on Monday, 3/18 to urge the Maryland General Assembly to pass the Act! Register today! bit.ly/fairsharerally

Here's the registration page for the upcoming forum with Dr. Alvin Thornton on Blueprint for MD funding. Every parent with kids in the public school system will get valuable information from this session:

Blueprint Budget Workshop-Prince Georges County Come learn about the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future law and what can be done to make sure Prince Georges County has the resources it needs!

Let’s be clear… in a time when our elected reps are talking about budget shortfalls, every dollar currently dedicated towards education MUST be preserved.

Here’s a great op-ed on the issue published in Maryland Matters. Please read!

Commentary: Don’t balance Prince George’s County’s budget on the backs of our kids - Maryland Matters Prince George's parents see peril in two tax and funding bills before the county's legislative delegation.

Early heads up! Please circle March 6 from 6-8p on your calendar.

So many were activated around getting the passed. It’s time to reactivate in order to make sure it gets funded!

Blueprint Budget Workshop-Prince Georges County Come learn about the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future law and what can be done to make sure Somerset County has the resources it needs!

Not many parents advocating for full Blueprint funding during this evening's PG County Budget listening session. It would be great to do better next time!

Watch this space for updates on future opportunities to make your voice heard!

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The landmark education policy plan for Maryland public schools enacted in 2021, the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, is facing its first serious funding headwinds. Noting that this is not about funding for school construction.

So far, Governor Wes Moore is pledging full funding, despite a projected budget deficit. Unfortunately, we can't say the same thing for leaders at the county level. This coming Monday evening is the first opportunity Blueprint supporters have to push the PG County Council to maintain its commitment to our kids and teachers!

Potential Action Items:
* Register by this Friday to give LIVE testimony during the virtual budget listening session.
* Send written comments to the following email address by next Wednesday: [email protected]
* Forward this message to friends and other engaged PGCPS parents.

According to our our fabulous School Board Member Pamela Strother, wonderful things are happening across our community due to the Blueprint funding. Pre-K programs are being stood up, college readiness programs are going into effect, teachers are using the resources to achieve Board Certified Status, there are more than 100 community schools in our county receiving beefed up Concentration of Poverty Grants through the Blueprint.

All of this is endangered if the funding formula that state AND county lawmakers approved is not maintained. And remember, this funding is, at its core, an effort to RESTORE funding levels that previously existed before previous budget setbacks.

From 2018-21 parents, students, staff & elected leaders worked to pass the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. We held forums, lobbied & marched. The is working & we join together again to to our children of full and equitable funding. Join us!