Ellie MItchell & Rick Tyler, Jr. - Co-Chairs
Contact - md.ed.coalition@gmail.com *** For MEC Members, Click HERE
The Maryland Education Coalition (MEC) advocates for adequate funding, equitable policies, and transparent accountability statewide for
all students in Maryland’s public schools, regardless of their academic, economic, geographic, racial, or other demographic status.
We believe there must be meaningful stakeholder participation in the decision-making process at the local, state and federal level defined in federal law.
MARYLAND EDUCATION COALITION
2026 PUBLIC POLICY PRIORITIES
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Ensure Maryland’s operating and capital budgets for education are adequately funded and equitably distributed
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Create a Cost of Public Education Task Force
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Decrease Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy
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Recruit, retain and increase the number of high quality educators and school student service professionals
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Improve funding of school facilities day to day operations
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Maintain and increase the Capital Budget for Public School Construction
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Improve Stakeholder Engagement
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Support policies and procedures to reduce disproportionality in school discipline and promote non-punitive interventions
MORE DETAILS HERE
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Maryland General Assembly - The General Assembly will convene Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Maryland State Board of Education meeting dates & agendas
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Accountability and Implementation Board meetings & agendas
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Interagency Commission on School Construction meetings & agendas
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Maryland Local School Systems websites and more
UPCOMING EVENTS DETAILS HERE
Strong Schools Maryland's 5th Annual Blueprint Day, a statewide rally celebrating the public school system in Maryland.
This event will feature student and advocacy organization tables with resources and avenues for engagement, special guests, student performances, student speakers, and community activities.
This year’s rally takes place on Monday, March 2, 2026 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lawyer's Mall, 100 State Cir, Annapolis, MD 21401
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If your student group or education related organization wants to apply to table at the event, use the separate tabling application.
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If your student group needs transportation support, fill out the transportation request form.
We Love Community Schools Day in Annapolis
Presented by the Maryland Coalition for Community Schools (MD4CS)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
House Office Building, Room 180, Annapolis
📌 What This Is
A statewide engagement day where community school leaders share real stories and local impact directly with Maryland legislators and their staff. Participants will:
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Attend a legislative session recognizing Community School Day (optional)
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Network with legislators and aides over lunch
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Deliver student-created “We Love Community Schools” Valentines and information packets to legislators’ offices
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🎯 Why It Matters
Community School Day in Annapolis helps legislators:
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Understand the impact of community schools on students, families, and neighborhoods
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See how partnerships, wraparound supports, and coordination improve outcomes
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Connect policy and funding decisions to real communities and real people
Your presence helps elevate community schools as a
proven, people-centered strategy across Maryland.
🧭 How to Participate
￫Attend In Person
￫ Bring Student Voice
￫ Complete the Interest Form for instructions and materials.
￫ Complete the Interest Form to receive campaign details.
For questions or coordination: emitchell@mostnetwork.org
Free State (Maryland) PTA - Legislative Advocacy Day 2026
February 17, 2026 – Annapolis, Maryland
Join Free State PTA on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 for a day of direct advocacy with your Maryland State legislators! Our day will include observing state house business, visiting legislator's offices, and watching committee hearings. A closing reception with a food and refreshments will follow.
REGISTER TODAY (More details within the links)