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Divisions > Academic Reform and Innovation
Overview
  

We Believe:
- Every child is entitled to a "world class" education. 
- Teachers and leaders impact every child's achievement. 
- Collaboration promotes stakeholder investment.
- Building capacity at all levels sustains improvement. 

Vision
The vision for the Division of Academic Reform and Innovation is that all students will graduate from high school college-and career-ready.

Mission
The mission of the Division of Academic Reform and Innovation is to drive academic reform and innovation to increase and sustain student achievement through cross-divisional collaboration, professional development, and support.

In Focus
The Division of Academic Reform and Innovation and the Race to the Top Implementation
Please click on this link to review the brochure describing the Division of Academic Reform and Innovation, which also has the primary responsibility for Race to the Top implementation.

 


Contact Information
Cheryl A. Wells, Executive Associate
Division of Academic Reform and Innovation
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone:  410-767-0368
Email:  cwells@msde.state.md.us
James V. Foran, Assistant State Superintendent
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone:  410-767-0368
Email:  jforan@msde.state.md.us
 Race to the Top Implementation
Race to the Top Implementation
 Leadership Development
Leadership Development
 Breakthrough Center
Breakthrough Center
 Assistance to Low-Achieving Schools through the Race to the Top Grant
Assistance to Low-Achieving Schools through the Race to the Top Grant
 Other Initiatives
The Governor's P-20 Leadership Council of Maryland
Executive Officers' Network
PreK-12 Principals’ Advisory Council
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