Minority Achievement in Maryland: The State of the State
This report has been prepared by the Maryland State Education That Is Multicultural (ETM)
Advisory Council by authority of the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). The
report contains data and relevant research.   Achievement data were compiled with the assistance
of MSDE staff. Recommendations to increase minority achievement are provided by the
Advisory Council and include contributions from experts in related fields.
The Advisory Council gratefully acknowledges the Chair, Barbara Dezmon. for completion of the
following sections of the report:   Introduction. Issues Related to Minority Achievement. The Achievement Gaps. Minority Students in Maryland, and Conclusion to State Data Presentation.