Dr. Eric J. Smith, Commissioner

Goal 1: Rising Student Achievement

• Providing a high quality education to every child by measuring progress and maintaining high standards and accountability
• Increasing the supply of highly qualified K-12 instructors
• Continue to lead the nation in progress in elementary reading
• Improving the quality of school leadership at all levels

Goal 2: Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access

• Setting and aligning academic standards for every level of the K-20 education system
• Achieving world-class, nationally recognized institutions of higher learning by improving access, funding, performance, and accountability

Goal 3: Skilled Workforce and Economic Development

• Better prepare and provide new skills and opportunities to meet the needs of the 21st century