Maryland has one of the nation’s most honored systems of public education, but for our State to continue to be competitive our schools must continue to improve. President Barack Obama, in announcing the $4.35 billion Race to the Top initiative last year, said the program is based on a simple principle: “whether a state is ready to do what works.” Maryland is not only ready, but willing and able to continue the progress that has been made.
MSDE has been working with our local school systems and a variety of partners to put together a broad-based proposal for the Race to the Top grants. We are determined to continue our State’s momentum.
Maryland’s vision for reform is to:
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Redesign the model for preparation, development, retention, and evaluation of teachers and principals.
Race to the Top is part of the federal government’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Program. Maryland will be submitting its proposal in the second round of Race to the Top, due June 1.
Please note that the pages on this website are working documents and may be altered significantly before the application is submitted in June.
Your questions, thoughts, and comments on Maryland's vision for reform are encouraged. Please send your email to RttT@msde.state.md.us. Due March 15, 2010. | |