The 2010 results from Maryland State Assessments show large achievement gaps between low-income, English Language Learners and other students, especially among 8th graders. To address these gaps, school districts with the help and oversight of state education officials need to provide more support at the middle school level for students and their teachers. In short, Maryland, whether it wins a federal Race to the Top grant or not, needs to move forward with its application proposals, faster, in more schools and with an additional emphasis on providing extra services to struggling students.
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