Education is an economic driver of Howard County and the County's investment in public education helps make Howard County a great community in which to raise a family.

• Attracting and Retaining Highly Qualified Education Professionals.
  • Excellent educators are essential to our success
  • Howard county should be the employer of choice for teaching professionals and administrators
  • Our success will continue to be our best marketing tool
• Making the Best Use of Financial Resources to Better Serve the Community.
  • We must continue to invest where necessary and seek efficiencies where possible, as financial stewards of the community we must spend wisely
• Ensuring That Every Student Is Able to Maximize Their Educational Opportunities and Perform at the Highest Possible Level of Achievement.
  • Every student should have an opportunity to excel
  • Mandated assessment requirements must be met or surpassed
• Technological Improvement in Educational Instruction.
  • We should always be looking for the most effective methods of instruction, including making the most of available technology
• Equal Opportunities for All Students.
  • Regardless of economic status, educational background or disability
• Increasing Public Involvement in Education.

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