What MEGA Really Means for Baltimore County Students
District 3 • October 2026
Policy & Perspective • Issue No. 04
Making Education Great Again: Evidence Over Slogans
In public discussions across Baltimore County, acronyms often get conflated. It is essential to be completely clear: MEGA stands for Making Education Great Again—a philosophy grounded entirely in academic excellence, sound fiscal stewardship, and evidence-based instruction designed for every child regardless of background or zip code.
The Historical Evidence
What the Largest Education Study in History Taught Us
1968
In the late 1960s, the federal government launched Project Follow Through—the largest, most comprehensive educational study ever conducted, assessing over 200,000 students across dozens of diverse communities.
The findings were unequivocal: direct, explicit instruction delivered dramatic gains in reading, math, and self-esteem for children from all economic backgrounds. Yet, decades later, school boards across the country abandoned these proven models in favor of untested educational fads.
1. Proven Academic Methods
Curricula must be chosen based on validated cognitive research rather than trends. Every student deserves classroom methods proven to deliver literacy and numeracy.
2. Fiscal Accountability
Taxpayer dollars must directly impact classroom instruction and student achievement, accompanied by complete transparency in public procurement.
Candidate Statement • District 3
“Our students cannot afford another decade of unproven experiments.”
Maggie Litz Domanowski is committed to fostering academic excellence and providing transparent leadership within the Baltimore County Board of Education. In collaboration with Superintendent Dr. Heiser, we are steadfastly delivering on these objectives. It is imperative that we maintain this momentum, as our students cannot afford a return to previous standards. Please cast your vote for Maggie Litz Domanowski for Baltimore County School Board District 3 on Tuesday, November 3rd. We look forward to seeing you at the polls.
Let's continue what we've started and make education great again in Baltimore County!
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