Candra Healy

ALT Strong Schools Maryland, Executive Director, issued the following remarks: “Strong Schools Maryland is pleased to see that Governor Hogan has relented and chosen to fully fund the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, despite his initial assertion that he should deny Baltimore City and Prince George’s county $125 million in critical funding for next school year. “Underlying the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is the hope that Maryland will make good on its promise of World-Class public schools for all students. Fully funding the law is the first step to creating that system, and it seems the Governor has finally agreed to allow that to happen. “Strong Schools is grateful for the advocacy that led to this resolution, including our statewide network of Team Leaders who have contacted the Governor and their legislators, we are grateful to our partners in the Coalition for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, and we are grateful to Delegation Chairs Smith & Charles"