As part of Maryland's Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding allotment, the Maryland State Department of Education created the Maryland Leads initiative, which committed the state's set aside funds to local education agencies to implement at least two of seven high-leverage strategies. In February 2022, 23 LEAs were awarded a total of $47.5 million to implement Grow Your Own (GYO) programs in order to bolster the pipeline of teachers and other professional support staff. This report summarizes findings in relation to the activities and characteristics of programs and the perceived successes, barriers, and challenges related to program implementation.