MSDE-2024-2025-AnnualReport-FA-SPRD - Flipbook - Page 4
MESSAGE FROM THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT AND
BOARD PRESIDENT
Governor Moore, President Ferguson, Speaker Jones, and Members of the General Assembly,
Pursuant to MD Code, Education §2–205(p), we are pleased to submit this annual report on the State
of Education in Maryland. 2024 served as a consequential year for our State’s education system as
we partnered with local educators and leaders to reform core instruction in schools and improve
implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
The work ahead remains critical to deliver results for our students and families. We recognize that
while current academic achievement in Maryland is improving, performance levels and national
comparisons indicate signi昀椀cant room for improvement – we know our students are capable of
much more. The State Board of Education and MSDE have concentrated on accelerating our work
with a focus on core instruction.
We understand the urgency to capitalize on historic investments in public education through the
Blueprint for Maryland’s Future to drive improved and equitable outcomes for children. We strongly
believe fundamental shifts in instruction and accountability are needed to fully realize the promise
of Blueprint. We seek your partnership in rebuilding an accountability system that more accurately
captures the progress and needs of our students and schools.
To achieve this, the State Board commits to continued partnership with the Administration and the
General Assembly in advocating for legislation that advances equity, ensures student success at
scale, and supports the development of a highly-quali昀椀ed and diverse workforce of educators and
school leaders. This report summarizes our work to date that we will continue to build on through
2025 and that we hope will help inform critical decisions for the future.
Sincerely,
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Carey M. Wright, Ed.D.
Joshua L. Michael, Ph.D.
State Superintendent of Schools
President, State Board of Education
