marylandpublicschools.orgMaryland State Department of Education

You must have Javascript enabled to see this menu.Equity and Excelence MSDE Logo The Primary MSDE Logo Subscribe to Newsletters Employment Opportunities Open navigation Mobile Search SearchStrategic Plan The Blueprint Offices / Divisions State Board News Subscribe to Newsletters Employment Opportunities Quick Links Local Education Agencies Apply for Child Care Scholarships Public Information Act Requests Apply or Renew Certification National Board Certification Engage with MSDE Contact Us Search Search Search Committed to a transformative path forward in support of every Maryland student At the , we are a dedicated team of educators, specialists, and administrators joined together by a single vision: to be a system of world-class schools where students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college, career, and life. LEARN MORE StudentsFamilies Local Education Agencies Apply for Child Care Scholarships 2023-24 School Calendar Special Education Services Educators Apply or Renew Certification Become a Maryland Teacher National Board Certification Become a Child Care Provider Community Partners Community Schools Grant Opportunities Engage with MSDE Public Information Act Request Maryland Transforms: The Strategic Plan The Maryland State Board and Department of Education have developed a multiyear Strategic Plan composed of three phases leading up to June 2023. The Strategic Plan anchors the vision, mission, values, priorities, enablers, goals, targets, flagship programs, initiatives, and strategies to realize the Blueprint for Maryland's Future promise of an excellent and equitable education for every student. LEARN MORE Download the Strategic Plan IMPORTANT RESOURCES Employment Opportunities Grant Opportunities Student Support Services State Board Meetings Reports Financial Transparency ARP ESSER State Plan ​ PRESS RELEASES Four Maryland HS Seniors Honored as 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars May 10, 2024 Availability of the Child and Adult Care Food Program at Local Child Care Centers, Adult Day Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes May 1, 2024 Maryland State Board of Education to Meet on April 30 April 26, 2024 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Honorees from Maryland Announced April 26, 2024 View all Facebook ​Recent Reports Final Report: Maryland College and Career Readiness Empirical Study The Blueprint required MSDE to commission an empirical study of the interim CCR standard and its adequacy to identify the students who have demonstrated their knowledge of English language arts and mathematics that enables the student to be successful in entry level credit bearing courses or postsecondary education training at a State community college. MSDE contracted with the American Institutes for Research (AIR) to conduct a multi-part study of the CCR standard. View the ReportStudent Assessments Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program 2023 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) Data will be released at the end of September. MCAP provides information to educators, families and the public on student progress towards proficiency on the Maryland state content standards. Through a strong assessment system, stakeholders gain an understanding of how schools are performing and where assistance can be directed to support student growth and achievement. Learn more Did You Know? National School Lunch Program is Available for Qualifying Children The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost, or free lunches to children each school day. All 24 Maryland public school systems and 22 non-profit private schools and residential childcare institutions participate in the NSLP, providing over 900,000 students with access to nutritious lunches and snacks each day. Learn More Have a question? Comment? Let us know! Contact Us MSDE Logo The Primary MSDE Logo ​ Maryland State Department of Education 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-2595 Phone: (410) 767-0100 Deaf and hard of hearing use Relay marylandpublicschools.org Carey M. Wright, Ed.D. State Superintendent of Schools Wes Moore Governor Aruna Miller Lieutenant Governor Resources ARP ESSER State Plan Maryland School Report Card Grant Opportunities State Board Meetings Regulations Employment Opportunities Quick Links Local Education Agencies Apply for Child Care Scholarships Public Information Act Request Apply or Renew Certification National Board Certification Engage with MSDE Connect with us! Stay in the loop on upcoming events and learn about MSDE initiatives and programs. © 2024 Contact Us Privacy Accessibility Terms of Use Non-Discrimination...