Read more about the article Dorchester Schools Face Tough Choices Amid $10M Budget Shortfall
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Dorchester Schools Face Tough Choices Amid $10M Budget Shortfall

Dorchester County Public Schools is facing a $10.19 million budget deficit for the upcoming fiscal year, which will require significant cuts to balance the budget. “I don't mean to stir up a panic, but I do think it's reasonable to ring the alarm,” Dorchester County Vice President Mike Detmer said during the Tuesday, February 4 meeting. “There might be tough choices coming to this table.” Catch the meeting below. Jump to 1:17:14 for the key…

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February 21, 2025
Read more about the article Frederick County Adopts Multi-Agency Collaboration To Strengthen Local Workforce
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Frederick County Adopts Multi-Agency Collaboration To Strengthen Local Workforce

Public members are invited to attend the kickoff meeting for the Frederick County Career and Technical Education (CTE) Master Plan Study on Wednesday, February 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the first-floor hearing room of Winchester Hall, 12 E. Church Street in Frederick. “Frederick County is a leader in Career and Technical Education in Maryland, but we know we can do even more to harness one of our greatest assets – our ability to form partnerships,”…

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February 20, 2025
Read more about the article Carroll Schools, Citing Blueprint Pressures, Seek $57M, a 23% Increase
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Carroll Schools, Citing Blueprint Pressures, Seek $57M, a 23% Increase

The Carroll County Board of Education, recognizing budget stresses caused by the need to meet State-imposed mandates under the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, narrowly approved a budget request for $57 million more than their prior allocation. The Blueprint program is still less than halfway through its ten-year phase-in timeline. At its February 18 meeting, the Carroll County Board of Education reviewed the dramatic effects of achieving goals within the statewide education plan, the Blueprint for…

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February 20, 2025
Read more about the article ENOUGH Act Brings Local Support to Calvert County
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ENOUGH Act Brings Local Support to Calvert County

Calvert County has been awarded $98,500 from the Governor’s Office for Children’s Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments, and Households (ENOUGH) Local Management Board (LMB) Capacity Building Grant.  The funding aims to leverage the local infrastructure of the LMB to support local communities in pursuit of their goals. In May 2024, Gov. Wes Moore signed the ENOUGH Act into law as a first-of-is-kind, state-led response to alleviate childhood poverty.  The ENOUGH initiative provides resources to communities…

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February 14, 2025
Read more about the article Frederick and Baltimore City Schools Among Those Honored for Gifted and Talented Programs
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Frederick and Baltimore City Schools Among Those Honored for Gifted and Talented Programs

Gifted and Talented Education Month kicked off with Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education (EGATE) awards for 14 schools across Maryland counties. “We commend the extraordinary efforts of schools across Maryland to foster excellence in gifted and talented education,” said Dr. Carey M. Wright, State Superintendent of Schools. “This recognition is a testament to their commitment to meeting the diverse needs of gifted learners and the bright future they are helping to shape for all students.”…

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February 14, 2025
Read more about the article Howard Invests $1.5M in Youth Engagement Programs
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Howard Invests $1.5M in Youth Engagement Programs

Since the launch of Youth Engagement Programming (YEP!) in 2023, more than $1.5 million has been awarded to support nearly 40 nonprofits, and more than 9,000 young people have participated across Howard County. In light of its success, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced the second round of Youth Engagement Programming (YEP!) grant recipients and programs. Thirty-three local organizations have received YEP! Grants to support free and low-cost programming in Howard County. These grants promote…

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February 13, 2025
Read more about the article Conduit Street Podcast: Education Priorities for Maryland’s Future
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Conduit Street Podcast: Education Priorities for Maryland’s Future

This week on the Conduit Street Podcast, hosts Michael Sanderson and Sarah Sample are joined by Mary Pat Fannon, Executive Director of the Public School Superintendents Association of Maryland.     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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January 31, 2025
Read more about the article MACo on iGaming: Protect Community Grants, Ensure Fair Revenue Sharing
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MACo on iGaming: Protect Community Grants, Ensure Fair Revenue Sharing

On January 29, Legislative Director Kevin Kinnally testified before the Budget and Taxation Committee in support of SB 340 - Internet Gaming - Authorization and Implementation with amendments. This bill authorizes the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (SLGCC) to license video lottery operators to conduct and operate internet gaming in the state, contingent upon approval through a referendum by voters in the 2024 general election. In addition to advocating for a more equitable share…

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January 31, 2025
Read more about the article Howard, Prince George’s and Montgomery Educators Top in Math and Science
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Howard, Prince George’s and Montgomery Educators Top in Math and Science

Four educators from Howard, Prince George’s and Montgomery counties were among the most recent recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the nation’s highest award for teaching in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The science teaching honorees are: Modupe Olafunmiloye, Prince George's County Public Schools, a Kenmoor Middle School science teacher, has also taught science and special education to students with cognitive disabilities at Buck Lodge Middle School for…

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January 30, 2025
Read more about the article Anne Arundel Fosters the Next Generation of Women in EMS
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Anne Arundel Fosters the Next Generation of Women in EMS

The Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is hosting a free EMS summer camp program called HERoes on the HERizon. The camp is a free week-long program designed to encourage young women in high school and college to explore careers in emergency management and public safety (EMS). The camp will occur July 14-18, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Anne Arundel County OEM located at 7480 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd Glen Burnie, MD…

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January 30, 2025
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