Governor Wes Moore faces a defining moment. Will he continue to listen to the powerful teachers’ unions that have long dominated Annapolis, or will he step up for every Maryland family and every struggling student? The opportunity to be a true leader is now, by opting Maryland into President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” education tax credit. This isn’t about political rhetoric; it’s about giving our children a fighting chance.
For too long, a student’s zip code has determined their destiny. The latest Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program scores reveal a stark and unacceptable reality: Only about half of 8th-graders are proficient in English Language Arts, and a staggering 74% of current 9th-graders are not proficient in math. These aren’t just numbers; they represent a gen