Maryland Centers for Creative Classrooms
MC3 is a collaborative initiative of the Fine Arts Office of the Maryland State Department of Education and Arts Education in Maryland Schools.
Fine Arts Office of the Maryland State Department of Education
Mission Statement: The mission of the Fine Arts Office of the Maryland State Department of Education is to support the statewide arts learning community and advance arts-rich, lifelong learning in and through the arts for all Marylanders.
Values: Justice-Access-Integrity-Reflection-Collective Work-Community-Boldness-Stewardship
Vision: We envision arts education programming that uplifts individuals and communities to share their stories and beliefs and an arts education landscape that fosters generous sharing between students, educators, artists, communities, and organizations.
Click here to meet the MSDE Fine Arts Team.
Under the leadership of the State Superintendent of Schools and guidance from the Maryland State Board of Education, the Maryland State Department of Education develops and implements standards and policy for education programs from pre-kindergarten through high school.
Arts Education in Maryland Schools
Mission: AEMS is committed to ensuring that all students in the state of Maryland have access to high quality arts education by mobilizing power to communities through advocacy programs, professional and leadership programs, and resource building and sharing.
AEMS Vision: We envision a public education system in Maryland that supports, cultivates, nurtures, and uplifts ALL students’ creativity through a robust arts education experience so that they can thrive in a healthy society.
AEMS’ Core Values:
● Community - We believe that the community is the most important part of our advocacy efforts. We want to illuminate and highlight the power communities have to make systemic changes.
● Creativity - We believe that creativity is critical for humans to thrive. It is what makes humans human.
● Racial Equity - We understand the history and impact of educational policies on our most historically resilient communities and we commit to addressing this through our work. Our work is rooted in anti-racism and we believe that arts education can be a tool to create systemic change within education.
● Growth - We believe that growth is the most important aspect of learning. We are invested in the growth of our constituents, board, and staff through professional and leadership development.