Why is this urgent?

AACPS faces an urgent task in ensuring each student is college and career ready. This is not just about test scores, but equipping students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

College and career readiness levels the playing field for future opportunities and strengthens our community. It is about empowering each student, regardless of background, to reach their full potential and contribute to a better future.

Equity Commitment

We will ensure each student begins their academic journey with a strong foundation and continues to stay on-track through graduation by identifying and closing opportunity/achievement gaps through equitable access, data-driven interventions, and begin to personalize learning pathways for each student.

Goal A

Increase the percent of students ready to transition to Kindergarten for all student groups

Goal B

Increase the percent of students who access and demonstrate success in Career and Technical Education (CTE), Cultural Arts, Advancement Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or Dual Enrollment programs (as defined by MSDE) for all student groups.

Goal C

Increase the percent of students who graduate high school in four years for all student groups.