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Governor:Martin O'Malley
Interim State Superintendent of Schools:Bernard Sandusky
Quality Counts state grade:B+
Pre-K-12 enrollment:852,211
Number of school districts:25
Number of public schools:1,449
Number of public school teachers:58,428
Unadjusted education spending per student:$14,007
Percent minority students:57.1%
Percent of students eligible for free/reduced price lunch:40.1%
Percent of students with disabilities:12.1%
Percent of English-language learners:5.3%
NAEP Mathematics 2011 percent proficient
4th grade math:47.6%
8th grade math:40.4%
NAEP Reading 2011 percent proficient
4th grade reading:43.0%
8th grade reading:39.9%

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Tensions remain as Maryland education officials and unionized teachers sort out differences on how evaluations will affect personnel decisions.
July 3, 2013 - Education Week
Jonathan Brice rewrote the district's code of conduct to give principals alternatives to out-of-school suspensions.
February 4, 2013 - Education Week
Maryland voters ratify a law making undocumented students eligible for in-state tuition.
November 13, 2012 - Education Week
As the massive storm powers its way up the East Coast this week, millions of students will be missing two—or more—days of school.
October 29, 2012 | Updated: November 19, 2012 - Education Week
The $33 million, multiyear grants come as climate change is identified in a draft of common standards as an important topic for students.
August 28, 2012 - Education Week
Some states hiked education aid in recent legislative sessions, but other K-12 issues also competed for lawmakers' attention.
May 22, 2012 - Education Week
Teacher tenure and evaluation, along with school choice and fiscal issues, draw fierce debate in state legislatures.
March 27, 2012 - Education Week
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February 7, 2012 - Education Week
The state is using Race to the Top resources for extensive professional development in its push for common academic standards.
July 12, 2011 - Education Week

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