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Maryland Schools Race to Pay Teachers | Washington DC News
Maryland’s public schools hit a July deadline to pay new teachers at least $60,000 — a bold education reform move that most districts met, but at a cost. Smaller counties like Cecil and Dorchester cut hundreds of positions, including teaching roles, to balance budgets and meet the state’s minimum wage. Supporters argue fair pay is essential to attract and retain top educators, while others, like Frederick County, see it as a necessary budget realignment. Somerset County, facing higher poverty, still negotiates with unions and has until September to comply — highlighting the uneven impact…
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