Maryland public schools were rated #1 by Education Week in a comprehensive survey as reported in Quality Counts 2010 -the 14th edition of Education Week’s annual report card on American public education analyzing data from the states’ education policies and outcomes.  This year’s special theme—the latest iteration of the national debate over common academic standards—is complemented by extensive information on each state’s curriculum resources, assessments, and academic standards, drawn from the Education Week’s research center’s annual state survey.  For more information, please go to Maryland State Education Association website.