Maryland State Department of Education

Link to Superintendent Grasmick's Biography

Welcome to MSDE

For the second straight year, Maryland’s public education system received number one rankings in 2010 from Education Week; the College Board for Advanced Placement performance; and, once again, Newsweek for the highest percentage of rigorous high schools in America. We should all be truly proud for these consistent and remarkable accomplishments.
--Nancy S. Grasmick, State Superintendent of Schools

In Focus

Maryland receives $250 million Race to the Top grant. Click here for details.

Resources for parents

Useful links for students

Information for educators and prospective educators

News Releases and Videos


		PARTNERSHIP AWARDED RACE TO THE TOP ASSESSMENT FUNDS (September 2, 2010)



		MPSSAA CONCUSSION AWARENESS WEEK SET FOR SEPTEMBER 6-11 (September 1, 2010)



		BACK TO SCHOOL LUNCHES: FRESH, LOCAL FOOD FOR MARYLAND STUDENTS (September 1, 2010)



		1st Day of School (August 30, 2010)
		Schools now are open all over Maryland. Mt. Washington Elementary celebrated by inviting State Schools Superintendent Nancy Grasmick and City Schools CEO Andres Alonso to help welcome the children.


		SOUTHERN MIDDLE SCHOOL HAS BEING HEALTHY ON THE MENU FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR (August 31, 2010)



		MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RECEIVES GRANT TO “NUDGE” STUDENTS TO BE HEALTHIER (August 31, 2010)

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Directory

Directory of Maryland Public Education 2009-2010

Maryland's Race to the Top

	Maryland's Race to the Top (RTTT)
	Maryland receives $250 million Race to the Top grant.
	Maryland Wins Race, August 24 (Video)
	Maryland Named Finalist for Race to the Top Program
	Maryland Named RTTT Finalist, July 27 (Video)

In Focus

	Students start new school year.
	Newsweek ranks Md. High Schools No. 1
	2009 Maryland Youth RISK Behavior Survey

Job Opportunities

Highlights

	Education Week, ranks Md. Education system No. 1
	College Board ranks Md. AP performance and participation No. 1
	Common Core State Standards
	Hawaii Looks to Maryland’s Example
	American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Funds)
	BRAC / Military Families
	High School Assessments (HSAs)/Bridge Plan
	Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
	Maryland School Assessment (MSA) 2010 results continue progress
	Report on Suspensions and Expulsions, August 2010
	Maryland Skills2Compete
	Maryland Teacher Professional Development
	Minority Business Information
	PRIDE
	Take 15 for Physical Activity
	Teacher of the Year Awards
	More highlights

Educational Services

	Public Libraries
	Supplemental Educational Services
	Rehabilitation Services

Related Sites

	Maryland Governor's Site
	High School Assessments (HSAs)/Bridge Plan
	Nonpublic Schools
	MDK12.org
	GED
	Maryland Virtual Learning Opportunities
	MD Report Card
	IDEA (C & B) State Performance Plan
	Teacher Education
	No Child Left Behind
	The Teacher Center
	Certification
	Maryland Emergency Management Agency
	Powered By Me
	The Maryland State Department of Education Partnership with the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture

Recent Reports

	Social Studies Task Force Report, April 2010
	Fact Book 2008-2009
	MGT Report: An Evaluation of Increased State Aid to Local School Systems through the Bridge to Excellence Act: Final Report, January 2009
	Maryland Teacher Staffing Report 2008-2010
	Task Force to Study Students With Multiple Suspensions, December 2008
	MD Teacher Shortage Task Force Report, June 2008
	African American Male Task Force Report
	More Recent Reports

Publications