Maryland Department of Education

Our mission: BE EFFECTIVE. Provide every student with highly effective teachers and educational leaders. BE INCLUSIVE. Engage with parents, families and community members to improve student outcomes. BE INNOVATIVE. Integrate evolving technologies, instructional strategies, and emerging skills that enable all students to reach their fullest potential in a globally competitive environment. BE ACCOUNTABLE. Enhance learning for every student through use of objective, data-driven measures of success determined by state and national standards. BE SAFE. Promote a safe, healthy environment for students.