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Educational Equity for Maryland Public Schools

On January 17, 2018 the MABE Board of Directors unanimously voted to define education equity as follows:

“For MABE, educational equity in Maryland means providing access to essential academic, social, emotional, and economic supports in order to engage each student in rigorous instruction with appropriate educational resources to achieve their highest potential.”

We share this belief with The National School Board Association. “Equity Matters” was released at the National School Boards Association’s 2018 Annual Conference in San Antonio, TX and highlights the importance of equity in education.

Visit MABE’s website for more information on Educational Equity resources.

To have a just and civil society, all children must be engaged in a rigorous, developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, well-rounded education. Public education has and continues to be the single best way to universally accomplish this task. Without an open and continuously improving the public education system, participation in society becomes a privilege for some rather than the responsibility of all.

- Martha James-Hassan, Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners

Public school education places students at the intersection of preparation and possibility. A strong public education opens the doors of opportunity and has the power to transform lives.

- Joy Schaefer, Frederick County School Board Member

Joy Schaefer, Frederick County Public Schools

Public education is the foundation our democracy is built upon, and a solid foundation is critical to the freedoms we enjoy. Public education must be constantly evolving to adjust to the dynamic needs and skill sets of all its citizens regardless of ethnicity or individual challenges so as to be productive members of a global society.

- Tolbert Rowe, Caroline County School Board Member

Public education is the gateway to a better future for our children and the community overall. A quality system provides a means for many that may otherwise not have the opportunity. I am honored to be part of a team of individuals that constantly look for ways to succeed and think outside of the box. We have a very diverse population in Maryland -- and our educational system must be able to adapt to changing needs. We must provide for each child's diverse needs -- rather it be education, healthcare, mental health, or emotional well-being.

- Tammy Fraley, Allegheny County School Boards

Public education provides opportunities and resources for every child to be successful. Investing in our children is investing in our future.

- Virginia McGraw, Charles County School Board Member

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