The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week laid out its detailed, delayed road map for reopening schools, child-care facilities, restaurants and mass transit, weeks after COVID-weary states began opening on their own terms. The CDC cautioned that some institutions should stay closed for now and said reopening should be guided by coronavirus transmission […]
Gov Hogan to Unveil ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery’
School Closures Extended to May 15; State Board Will Examine Options for Remainder of the School Year and Summer Labor to Launch Online Application for Independent Contractors, Self-Employed Marylanders to Receive Unemployment Benefits State Commits Additional $4 Million to Maryland Food Bank and Capital Area Food Bank Renews Governors’ Bipartisan Request for Federal Stimulus to […]
Calvert County Schools Closed Thru May 15th
Calvert County Schools Closed Thru May 15th As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maryland State Department of Education has closed schools through May 15, 2020. Dr. Curry would like to share some thoughts and say hello to our families, students, and staff. Please watch his video message. All school activities are canceled through […]
$45 Million for Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and the full Maryland Congressional Delegation, including Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone, announced $45,657,990 for the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund through the U.S. Department of Education. Provided […]
From the Office of Governor Larry Hogan
Maryland Public Schools to Remain Closed Through April 24, Governor Hogan Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Maryland Governor’s Order Prioritizes Child Care for Emergency Personnel 2,400 Beds Available Through Hospital Surge Plan $4 Million in Federal Funding Received to Support Seniors in Need Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps Signups Jump By 50 Percent Governor Larry […]
Kirwan Commission Funding Proposals
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. […]
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