#12 Blog: The Blueprint is in trouble: Aligned, coherent implementation remains elusive

08/07/2025 19 min Episodio 12
#12 Blog: The Blueprint is in trouble: Aligned, coherent implementation remains elusive

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Episode Synopsis

What will it take to turn Maryland’s historic Blueprint into lasting change? Our latest blog unpacks why coordination is breaking down and what it will take to turn visionary policy into real impact for schools, students, and communities.

Inside the post:
- Why implementation has become “everything, everywhere, all at once
- What districts are doing well — and why we’re not learning from them
- How missing communication, unclear roles, and untracked progress are stalling change
- What a healthy Blueprint implementation ecosystem could look like

Links mentioned for show notes:
- Blog: The Blueprint is in trouble: Aligned, coherent implementation remains elusive
- #4 Guest: Dr. Carey Wright, Maryland State Superintendent of Schools
- MACO podcasts on education and funding
- Blueprint for Maryland’s Future – Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB)
- Book: Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change by William Bridges

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