Baltimore County Teachers Rally Over Unfunded Promised Pay Raises

Baltimore County teachers, represented by the Teachers Association of Baltimore County (TABCO), are rallying to demand full funding for their negotiated pay raises, specifically a 5% increase in the second year of their three-year contract that they say has not been honored. The county's recently passed fiscal year 2026 budget allocates less money to Baltimore County Public Schools than requested, resulting in only a 1.5% raise offer instead of the promised 5%, leaving the district millions short and scrambling for alternative funding. Educators argue that full funding is crucial for teacher recruitment and retention, while county leaders describe the budget as responsible and designed to maintain services without raising taxes. Baltimore County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers acknowledged the funding shortfall and indicated the district is exploring cost-saving measures and alternative funding sources to potentially reopen negotiations with TABCO. Teacher rallies have been organized at multiple locations across the county to pressure officials to meet the wage agreement commitments. The county council is reviewing proposed compromises, with decisions expected soon.