Per an announcement from the Maryland State Department of Education, the Maryland State Board of Education has unanimously voted to re-elect Dr. Joshua Michael as President and Dr. Monica Goldson as Vice President for the 2025-2026 term. Their reappointment signals continued momentum behind recent education reforms aimed at raising academic standards across the state.
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Dr. Michael and Dr. Goldson were originally appointed in 2023 by Governor Wes Moore. Over the past year, under their leadership, the Board introduced key updates to state academic standards, including comprehensive literacy and mathematics policies, and revised the College and Career Readiness benchmark. These efforts are aligned with the state’s broader education reform initiative, the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, which aims to improve long-term educational outcomes.
Dr. Michael, a Baltimore City resident and Executive Director of the Sherman Family Foundation, brings a mix of classroom, policy, and philanthropic experience. His background includes teaching in Baltimore City schools and serving in leadership roles at UMBC. He also holds advanced degrees in public policy and school leadership. Dr. Goldson, meanwhile, brings decades of leadership experience in public education, having served as CEO of Prince George’s County Public Schools and currently leading Junior Achievement of Greater Washington.
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Both leaders will continue working with the State Superintendent and education stakeholders to implement reforms that aim to support Maryland students more effectively. For families and educators, the re-election suggests a stable path forward in education governance, with an emphasis on academic improvement and student achievement across the state’s public schools.
Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from Maryland State Department of Education press release.
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