Read more about the article Teacher Preparation Pipeline Summit Sheds Light on Strategies In Southern Maryland
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Teacher Preparation Pipeline Summit Sheds Light on Strategies In Southern Maryland

Charles, St. Mary's and Calvert County school officials came together for the second annual Southern Maryland Teacher Preparation Pipeline Summit. The work focused, in part, on challenges and strategies for getting high school students, non-teaching staff, and conditionally licensed educators into fully certificated teaching roles. In early spring St.Mary's County Public Schools hosted the second annual summit to explore successes and challenges as well as develop strategies to improve the capacity and longevity of the…

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May 15, 2025
Read more about the article Blueprint for Success: Dr. Carey Wright’s Vision for Maryland Education
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Blueprint for Success: Dr. Carey Wright’s Vision for Maryland Education

In this episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, we bring you an engaging conversation on education with Dr. Carey Wright, Maryland State Superintendent of Schools, recorded live at the 2024 MACo Winter Conference.   Tune in to the Conduit Street Podcast weekly, wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe to the Conduit Street Blog and stay in the know!

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December 20, 2024
Read more about the article Stacy L. Rodgers Joins UBalt Schaefer Center as Executive in Residence
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Stacy L. Rodgers Joins UBalt Schaefer Center as Executive in Residence

Stacy L. Rodgers, former Baltimore County Administrative Officer, will serve as an executive in residence with The University of Baltimore's Schaefer Center for Public Policy. In this executive post, Rodgers will support aspiring public servants in the center's NextGen Leaders for Public Service Program through mentorship and co-curricular activities; serve as a guest lecturer in the center's training programs; and identify new partnerships and research opportunities for the Schaefer Center and UBalt's College of Public…

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December 5, 2024
Read more about the article MD Invests $1.8M to Strengthen Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline
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MD Invests $1.8M to Strengthen Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline

Governor Moore awarded $1.8 million to BCR Cyber and the Maryland Association of Community Colleges to strengthen Maryland’s cybersecurity talent. Governor Wes Moore recently announced a $1.8 million investment to expand cybersecurity training at Maryland’s 16 community colleges. This funding, secured in partnership with US Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, will support the creation of cyber ranges—interactive, simulated training platforms that provide hands-on learning. From the press release: “Maryland's pathway to national leadership…

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December 5, 2024
Read more about the article MD Launches Nation’s First Public Procurement Apprenticeship Program
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MD Launches Nation’s First Public Procurement Apprenticeship Program

Maryland is transforming public service with the launch of the nation’s first-ever public procurement apprenticeship program, paving the way for a skilled and dynamic workforce. Maryland launched the Future of Procurement Apprenticeship—the nation’s first apprenticeship program dedicated to public procurement. Announced by the Office of Governor Wes Moore, the pilot program is spearheaded by the Maryland Department of General Services and aims to train the next generation of skilled procurement professionals while promoting workforce development…

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November 26, 2024
Read more about the article Upgrades Launched Early for Federal Student Aid Application
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Upgrades Launched Early for Federal Student Aid Application

The U.S. Department of Education launched the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early. Enhancements to these procedures will enable local school-based and human service teams to connect students and families in need with vital resources more efficiently.   As previously covered on Conduit Street, updates to modernize and enhance the federal student aid application process have been underway. As of last Thursday, the U.S. Department of Education made the new application available in advance…

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November 25, 2024
Read more about the article Howard Community College Secures $50k Grant for Workforce Development
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Howard Community College Secures $50k Grant for Workforce Development

A new grant will empower Howard Community College to equip students with cutting-edge skills for high-demand careers, fueling economic mobility. Howard Community College is making an exciting announcement that will pave the way for Maryland's economic mobility and workforce readiness. The Truist Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to support the forthcoming Cathy & Danny Bell Workforce Development and Trades Center, which is estimated to open in the fall of 2026 and will enhance career…

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November 12, 2024
Read more about the article Shaping Maryland’s Future Through Public Service Leadership at the University of Baltimore
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Shaping Maryland’s Future Through Public Service Leadership at the University of Baltimore

Join hosts Kevin Kinnally and Shantelle Malcolm-Lym on this special episode of the Conduit Street Podcast as they sit down with Roger Hartley, Dean of the College of Public Affairs at the University of Baltimore, and Dr. Ann Cotten, Executive Director of the Schaefer Center for Public Policy.  

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October 18, 2024
Read more about the article Research: State Strategies to Bolster Value of College Degree
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Research: State Strategies to Bolster Value of College Degree

The National Conference of State Legislatures issues a report highlighting state-led strategies to enhance the value of higher education. Recently, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) released a final report from the NCSL Task Force on Higher Education Affordability and Student Outcomes. The 33-member task force was created to explore state and federal strategies to make college more affordable for students and taxpayers, improve completion rates, and reduce rates of overly burdensome student debt.…

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October 17, 2024
Read more about the article Community Colleges Leverage Grants to Bolster Skilled Trade Programs
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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
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