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20 MARYLAND TRANSFORMS - STRATEGIC PLAN
OVERVIEW OF
PRIORITIES & ENABLERS
The Strategic Plan priorities encapsulate the comprehensive stakeholder feedback received through multiple methods during each
phase. Organized into a coherent sequence, the priorities trace the full journey and key milestones that a Maryland student needs
to achieve from early childhood through K-12th grade to become successful in college, career, and life. The priorities and enablers
introduced in this section provide the framework for the development of measurable goals and specific strategies to transform
public education in Maryland into a world-class educational system. With discreet, evidence-based markers, the priorities map out
what a successful educational progression looks like for a Maryland student. The enablers detail the necessary structural conditions
that need to be met for every student in the state to support them in successfully reaching their full potential.
PRIORITIES
PRIORITY
1
READY FOR KINDERGARTEN
All Maryland students are prepared socially, emotionally, and
academically for success in kindergarten.
READY TO READ
All Maryland students are proficient in reading by the end of
PRIORITY
third grade, and those who are not have the necessary supports
2
to become proficient.
READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL
PRIORITY
3
All Maryland students enter high school on track to meet the
college and career readiness standard by the end of 10th
grade, and are engaged socially, emotionally, and academically
to succeed in progressively challenging and advanced level
coursework aligned to college and career pathways.
PRIORITY
4
READY FOR COLLEGE & CAREER
All Maryland students graduate from high school college and
career ready, and with an individualized plan to succeed in
college, career, and life.