Current Reality: Approximately 1/3 of Maryland high school students graduate well prepared for success in college and the workplace. Nearly 1/3 drop out (costing the state’s economy $5.6 billion). The rest graduate from high school without the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
MBRT’s partnership efforts in two pilot districts have significantly increased the number of students completing rigorous coursework in math, science and foreign language (Maryland Scholars), particularly among low-income and minority students.
Strategic Roles of MBRT
Advocate Influence policies and practices
affecting education.
- Align standards/assessments to skills/knowledge needed in college/workforce
- Require all graduates to complete rigorous coursework
- Leverage data systems to track student progress, compare school performance, and capture effective practices
Convener Align and leverage public/private
expertise and resources.
- Concentrate broad business and employer support in areas of greatest impact
- Align partnerships to advance goals and produce large-scale outcomes
- Develop technology systems that communicate, disseminate and share knowledge and tools
Service Provider Impact educational outcomes
and workforce readiness.
- Ensure students understand workplace expectations and are motivated to achieve
- Provide teachers, counselors and other adults with resources to guide students to prepare/succeed
- Maximize technology to provide exposure , information, connection to help students prepare for future
Supported by transformational technology
Improve operations and program delivery with breakthrough capability. An unprecedented investment in technology will transition to sustainment upon exit of the strategic planning period.