Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting | June 9, 2026

The CitySchoolsLIVE Teaching and Learning Committee held its final meeting of the year on June 9, 2026, focusing primarily on updates related to fine arts education and extracurricular activities within Baltimore City Schools. The committee received a detailed progress report on the district's fine arts strategic plan, highlighting efforts to expand equitable access to arts education, increase certified arts educators, and enhance instructional quality through professional development and partnerships. Additionally, the meeting addressed extracurricular activity participation, academic eligibility policies, and data collection improvements to better track student engagement. The committee also reviewed several procurement-related items, including piggyback contracts for curriculum programs such as Wit and Wisdom and Number Worlds, and discussed the rationale behind these contracting decisions. A no-cost extension for temporary employment staffing services was also noted. Commissioners expressed interest in ongoing data analysis to ensure equity and effectiveness of arts integration and extracurricular programs. The meeting concluded with plans to revisit policy updates and procurement activities in the upcoming school year.