The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is legislation passed in 2021 to improve the quality of education and student outcomes in our state. Components of the Blueprint prioritize equity to reduce achievement and opportunity gaps, and lift underserved communities and workforces by producing college and career ready citizens to enhance our local and state economies.

Mrs. Tina Thomas-Greenwood, Blueprint Implementation Coordinator

The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is organized into five distinct pillars. The pillars and key implementation priorities for each include:

1. Early Childhood Education

2. High Quality and Diverse Teachers and Leaders

3. College and Career Readiness

4. More Resources For All Students To Be Successful

5. Governance and Accountability

Early in the implementation process, Somerset County Public Schools developed steering committees for each pillar to collaboratively address all components of the legislation, providing for better opportunities for students and educators.

SCPS Blueprint Learning Documents

Learn more about the Blueprint for Maryland's Future by previewing SCPS' work around each pillar.

The Implementation Team and Steering Committee was formed in October 2021. The current Pillar Chairs and Task Team Members included stakeholders within the school system as well as community advocates and educational partners. 

SCPS Blueprint Pillar Chair Team

Pillar 1: Mrs. Karen Karten

Pillar 2: Mrs. Chantal Russum and Ms. Christina South

Pillar 3: Dr. Lisa Dennis and Mrs. Rebecca Johnson

Pillar 4: Mrs. Dot Bell-Jackson

Pillar 5: Mrs. Megan Sneeringer

Click here for a listing of the 2024-2025 Task Team Members