AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSchool Mental Health Fight: Fifteen Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration to stop planned cuts to a $1 billion school-based mental health grant program, arguing a prior court order blocks the department from ending the funding. Baltimore Schools Leadership: Baltimore City Public Schools’ new CEO, Dr. Jermaine Dawson, rolled out a 100-day plan focused on listening sessions, literacy and math gains, and a new customer service platform for families. Immigration & Local Trust: The DOJ challenged Maryland’s Community Trust Act, while sheriffs say they’re stuck between state and federal rules—an issue that hits immigrant families’ sense of safety. Reproductive Rights Access: A Virginia ballot measure on reproductive freedom is framed as a key protection against future restrictions, with Maryland cited as a model for state-level safeguards. Workforce & Education Pipeline: College of Southern Maryland highlighted strong outcomes in its LPN program amid ongoing nursing shortages, and a new family-centered learning pilot is launching in Baltimore. Community & Culture: BMORENews launched “The Monday Mixer” to connect Baltimore changemakers, and Calvert Marine Museum’s Sharkfest brought families together around Maryland’s state shark. Tech & Research: UMD students and faculty gained remote access to IBM quantum computers through a new partnership. Local Business: Trader Joe’s confirmed a Baltimore store in its pipeline, and Goodwill announced a new Reisterstown Road Plaza retail store and donation center opening July 23.
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