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Every child in every neighborhood, of every color, class and background, deserves a school that will help them succeed.

Maryland is one of the greatest schools that we have in this country.

Every child should have the opportunity to receive a quality education.

Maryland schools succeed because we have never stopped investing in our students and doing the things that work.

I believe education should be a right for every child, but tragically in many parts of world it is a privilege for certain children whose parents have money. There are 72 million children in the world who don't go to school and many of them are in Africa.

In America we believe that every child, no matter where they live, who their family is, or what the color of their skin, is entitled to as good an education as the richest parent in America can give to their children.

Maryland is home to one of the world's most highly skilled, highly educated workforces.

All children everywhere deserve the opportunity that is unlocked for them by education.

Every Maryland family wants financial security, schools that work, quality healthcare, safer neighborhoods, and ever-expanding economic opportunity. These are the building blocks of a superior quality of life.

There's no silver bullet when it comes to helping all children achieve. Great public schools are our best shot.