Revived Labor Day School Fight
This week, Governor Hogan introduced the Universal School Start Act of 2020, which would require that Maryland public schools begin after Labor Day. HB 743/SB 558, would repeal legislation from…
This week, Governor Hogan introduced the Universal School Start Act of 2020, which would require that Maryland public schools begin after Labor Day. HB 743/SB 558, would repeal legislation from…
A new analysis from the Business Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) at Salisbury University shows the direct positive impact of a Post-Labor Day school start date on Maryland’s economy.…
The Maryland State Senate just voted to overturn Governor Hogan's 2016 Executive Order requiring districts to complete the mandated 180-day school year by June 15 but start classes after Labor…
Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater announces the appointment of longtime county government administrator John Peterson as Chief Administrator Officer, effective April 10. Mr. Peterson comes to Frederick County from Howard…
On May 25, amid the ongoing national teacher shortage, a House subcommittee held a virtual hearing on the topic. On Wednesday, May 25, the congressional House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education…
Several bills proposing changes to Governor Hogan's post-Labor Day school year are pending, with uncertain propsects Multiple bills have been introduced in this year's General Assembly session proposing one or…
Expert Chad Aldeman: "New federal data shows fewer people work in schools, but job openings are filled quickly and most positions lost were part-time." New federal data from the Bureau…
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced several new hires in remaining leadership roles as it builds upon its successes and implements new initiatives that will shape the…