Read more about the article Community Colleges Leverage Grants to Bolster Skilled Trade Programs
Higher Education / Labor
Community Colleges Leverage Grants to Bolster Skilled Trade Programs

Both Baltimore and Carroll County community colleges are using recent grant awards to improve technical education programs for skilled trades, as Maryland reports show ongoing lag in this area. Funding to support workforce development programs, specifically focusing on training and skills for high-demand fields, has been a recent fixture of development in some local community colleges. Baltimore County's community college received over $600,000 from the Lowes Foundation earlier this summer and Carroll County's facility received…

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October 1, 2024
Read more about the article Nearly $1B Available From Federal Clean School Bus Rebate Program
Education / Environment
Nearly $1B Available From Federal Clean School Bus Rebate Program

A webinar with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), taking place tomorrow at 1 p.m., will walk local and state officials through a funding opportunity with the Clean School Bus Rebate Program. Last week, the EPA announced the latest round of funding from the Clean School Bus Rebate Program. Up to $965M are available to school districts across the country. As part of this funding opportunity, the EPA would like to invite local school districts…

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September 30, 2024
Read more about the article Prince George’s Council Introduces New School Integrity and Compliance Officer
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Prince George’s Council Introduces New School Integrity and Compliance Officer

The Prince George’s County Council introduced Frank Turner II, the new Integrity and Compliance Officer for Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS). Why it matters: Turner leads efforts to combat waste, fraud, and abuse within the school system. He has the authority to issue subpoenas and directs a team of investigators and analysts to enforce compliance and protect public resources. Background: The Maryland General Assembly passed legislation creating the Office of Integrity and Compliance to…

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September 26, 2024
Read more about the article Four Maryland County Schools Earn National Blue Ribbon Honor
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Four Maryland County Schools Earn National Blue Ribbon Honor

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has named four Maryland public schools from Baltimore, Howard and Montgomery counties as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools.  This year’s Maryland Blue Ribbon schools are Chapel Hill Elementary, Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS); Worthington Elementary, Howard County Public School System (HCPSS); and Bells Mill Elementary and Woodfield Elementary, both from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Bells Mill also received Blue Ribbon School honors in 1988. “The National Blue Ribbon…

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September 26, 2024
Read more about the article Cybersecurity Funds Available for Schools and Libraries
Cyber / Education
Cybersecurity Funds Available for Schools and Libraries

The six-week filing period to apply to join the federal Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program began in mid-September and will end on November 1st.  A federal pilot program sponsored by the Federal Communications Commission, intends to help schools and libraries pay for cybersecurity work. The application period for funding has opened and awards are meant to help schools or libraries in four major areas: advanced firewalls, endpoint protection, identity protection, and authentication. Additional funds…

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September 26, 2024
Read more about the article Join the Path to Latine Wealth and Economic Growth in Maryland
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Join the Path to Latine Wealth and Economic Growth in Maryland

On October 1st, Maryland Latinos Unidos (MLU) will host the third event in its Pathways to Progress series: Advancing Latine Wealth Creation and Economic Growth in Maryland. This exciting half-day summit will take place at Prince George’s Community College from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and will bring together a dynamic group of leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and community advocates. The Pathways to Progress series aims to shine a spotlight on the challenges faced by the…

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September 26, 2024
Read more about the article Frederick Sees Big Strides With ‘Science of Learning’ in Schools
Education
Frederick Sees Big Strides With ‘Science of Learning’ in Schools

In partnership with The Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning, Frederick County has recorded marked improvements in both reading and math proficiency. According to recent test scores, Frederick rose from 49.5% proficient in reading in 2018, to 60% proficient in 2023 — 12 points above the state average. Impressive gains were also seen in math scores, particularly for historically marginalized communities and students of color. The district's success appears to hinge on a partnership that…

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September 26, 2024
Read more about the article Other States Lowering the Age To Work as Correctional Officers
Education / Public Safety and Corrections
Other States Lowering the Age To Work as Correctional Officers

Similar to school-based military programs, some counties in other states are establishing criminal justice readiness and recruitment programs to bolster the pipeline of correctional officers into detention centers.  Faced with high turnover rates and staffing shortages, some jurisdictions across the country are lowering the minimum age for applicants to work in a prison or jail. While the approach aims to fill gaps in staffing, there is some debate over the appropriate age for candidates for…

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September 24, 2024
Read more about the article Prince George’s Youth Internship Application Period Ends Today
Education / Human Resources
Prince George’s Youth Internship Application Period Ends Today

The Youth@Work Internship Program with the Prince George's County government offers young adults the opportunity to hit the ground running with a career in public service. According to an announcement from the Prince George's County government, recently graduated high school and college students can apply for temporary and permanent opportunities with a number of local agencies and divisions with the county. The internship affords students a chance to enter the workforce quickly, with no specific…

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September 20, 2024
Read more about the article Anne Arundel Schools and Police Department Collaborate on Threat Management
Education / Public Safety and Corrections
Anne Arundel Schools and Police Department Collaborate on Threat Management

Anne Arundel County Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell, discusses school safety and the rise in rumors and threats that they are working collaboratively to address with the Anne Arundel Police Department. In an announcement this week both the Anne Arundel Superintendent of Schools and Anne Arundel Police Department addressed threats of violence in multiple local schools. Fortunately, officials were able to confirm the threats were unfounded but noted that the number of reports have been climbing.…

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September 20, 2024
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