The Chamber team is anxiously awaiting the introduction of funding proposals to implement the Kirwan Commission recommendations. By the way of background, in November, the Kirwan Commission voted in favor of putting forward a 10-year, multibillion-dollar education reform package and a new state funding formula to support it. The recommendations approved by the commission will […]
Six Schools Receive Top State Honor
Gov. Larry Hogan and state education officials announced Tuesday morning that five elementary schools and one middle school have been awarded the Blue Ribbon designation. “We’re recognizing the best of the best,” Hogan said, thanking school officials for their work. Five elementary schools and one middle school were designated as Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools: Cash […]
Kirwan Commission Issues Final Approval
For Education Reform Package On Thursday, November 21, members of the Commission on Innovation & Excellence in Education, better known as the Kirwan Commission, voted 19-3 in favor of putting forward a 10-year, multi-billion-dollar education reform package and a new state funding formula to support it. The recommendations approved by the Commission, including the phasing-in […]
“Innovation Schools” Accountability Initiative Announced
Largest School Construction Plan in State History Education Package Emphasizes Increased Investment, More Accountability, and Better Results for Our Children Governor Larry Hogan today announced an education package that includes a bold accountability initiative to turn around persistently underperforming schools, as well as the largest school construction plan in state history. “We are here today […]
Spring 2019 Making It Click Program Includes 24 Schools
Seat Belt Safety and Education to be Spotlighted at Schools in Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Harford, Howard and St. Mary’s counties The spring 2019 Making It Click program from the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration Highway Safety Office (MDOT MVA MHSO) began last week at 23 participating high schools and one college. […]
Schools in Two Counties Recognized for Making It Click
Schools in Queen Anne’s & Frederick Counties Recognized for Making It Click Kent Island High School and Frederick County Career and Technology Center Recognized for their Seat Belt Use Education Efforts The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) and its Highway Safety Office visited two Maryland high schools today and recognized their […]
Calvert County Public Schools Closed January 14, 2019
CCPS will be closed on Monday January 14, 2019 – Code Red. Called when conditions are not safe for non-emergency personnel to report to work. Safety concerns may include road conditions or conditions at CCPS facilities including school buildings. Non-emergency employees are not to report to work when a Code Red is called. All emergency […]
Maryland Launches School Safety Tip Line
Governor Larry Hogan recently launched “Safe Schools Maryland,” a tip line and mobile app designed to streamline reporting of possible threats to students and school facilities. The school safety tip line is coordinated by the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) in partnership with the Maryland Center for School Safety. Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, […]
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Stop. Think. Connect campaign has been designated as the Nationwide Awareness Campaign, implemented through a coalition of private companies, nonprofit and government organizations, as well as academic institutions working together to increase the understanding of cyber threats and empowering the public to be safer and more secure. Maintaining the security of cyberspace is a shared […]
Lt Governor and Governor Visit Schools on Opening Day
Governor Larry Hogan, Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford Visit Local Schools Governor Larry Hogan today visited Waugh Chapel Elementary School in Odenton, Md. for the first day of the 2018-2019 school year in classrooms across Maryland. Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford also visited Summit Park Elementary School in Baltimore, Md. “Welcome back to all of our Maryland […]