GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY TO ADDRESS MARYLAND STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 24, 2012) –TODAY, Governor Martin O’Malley will address the State Board of Education on Maryland’s commitment to quality, public education and challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. He will also officially welcome Dr. Lillian Lowery as Maryland’s new Schools Superintendent.

For four years in a row, Maryland’s public schools have been named #1 in the nation by Education Week Magazine. Maryland has also led the nation in the percentage of graduating seniors that had taken and passed an AP exam according to the College Board, now for four years in a row. Since taking office, the O’Malley-Brown Administration has continued its commitment to quality public education, making strategic and record investments in K-12 education even in tough times. The Administration has set a strategic goal to Improve Student Achievement and School, College, and Career Readiness in Maryland by 25 percent by the end of 2015.

The Governor’s remarks will be followed by a discussion on the State’s education priorities, and a tour of MSDE and MHEC.