This policy brief discusses the origins and history of the Master Plan, contextualizing why the plan was written and what it achieved. It highlights various themes and priorities of the Master Plan that are still relevant today – access and equity, affordability, accountability for academic quality, and preparedness and the K-12 public education system – areas in which important improvements could be made.
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