🌍 Calling all Maryland explorers! 

🗺️ Are you ready to turn your questions about Maryland into a powerful story told with maps? The 2026 Mapping Maryland competition challenges students in grades 4–12 to investigate an issue, problem, or story rooted right here in Maryland—and bring it to life using maps! Whether you’re into environmental issues, social change, local history, or data-driven storytelling, this is your chance to flex your creativity and compete for cash prizes.

Dive into the challenge here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/cbffd9e082e848b6809794bd4ade6333Â