Supporting effective instruction

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Maryland State Department of Education $6,643,244 on July 1, 2026, under the Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants program (CFDA 84.367). The award funds state-level and local-level activities to increase student academic achievement, improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers and school leaders, and provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective educators. State-level activities include reforming teacher and principal certification programs, supporting new teachers, and delivering professional development. Local-level activities include recruiting and retaining effective teachers and principals, providing professional development, and reducing class size. Performance extends through September 30, 2027, with work performed in Baltimore, Maryland. MSDE administers Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants as a pass-through state lead agency, sub-awarding portions to local educational agencies across Maryland.