Math in Maryland schools has finally begun to add up

By: Kalman Hettleman

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: April 20, 2026

Words: 752

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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I have long worked on literacy policy while having math phobia. To catch up, I can’t think of a better teacher than Josh Michael, president of the Maryland State Board of Education.

Michael was a classroom teacher in math who earned a Ph. D. focused on math, unique credentials for board presidents. Also, a historical first: He was the student representative on the state board as a high school senior. Now, he and state superintendent …

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