We want to help your child read, write, and do math better. We want your child to be able to think clearly and critically, to know how to solve problems, and to be able to work well with other people and on his or her own. We want your child to have the basics, plus the higher-level skills he or she needs for college or a good job. To do this, we had to change schools. This booklet will give you more information about our school improvement program and how you can help your child succeed.
All children have the right to attend schools in which they can progress and learn.
All children shall have a real opportunity to learn equally rigorous content. Maryland is one of the first states in the nation to require schools to raise expectations for all students. In fact, Education Week magazine awarded Maryland an A for its achievements in standards and accountability. Maryland is holding all schools accountable for higher student performance. If we want all children to have an equal chance for success in life, we must hold all schools to the same standards as the highest performing schools in our state.