And other legislative updates in this month’s Up the Street
THIS MONTH IN ANNAPOLIS
Carey Wright Appointed Interim Superintendent as Board Searches for Next Superintendent
In the wake of state schools Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury’s decision not to seek a contract beyond June 2024, several developments have occurred affecting the office of superintendent and the direction of the Maryland State Education Department (MSDE). Given the potential level of departmental instability, the presence of pro-public education voices from Gov. Moore’s board appointees alongside educator-elected representative Rachel McCusker is more important than ever in board decisions.
In an agreement between the State Board of Education (SBOE), Choudhury will resign as superintendent today and stay on in the role of senior advisor to the SBOE on policy and strategy matters through June 30, 2024. On Wednesday, the SBOE voted unanimously to appoint former Mississippi School Superintendent Carey Wright interim superintendent to serve starting October 23 through June 30. “We look forward to meeting with and learning more about Dr. Wright and her plans as interim superintendent,” MSEA President Cheryl Bost said in a statement to press. “To be successful in Maryland, Dr. Wright will need to have an open door for educators, support the implementation of the Blueprint, with a focus on equity, and ensure that schools are welcoming and safe places for all of our students.”
The SBOE established both a transition team to ensure the operational continuity of the department and a search team to find the next permanent superintendent. McCusker is one of seven on the search committee,…
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