More Money, Same Problems in K-12 Education
As the US invests more in education, student performance remains the same while student performance in other countries surpasses us. Where will Maryland end up in the policy debate on the future…
K-12 Funding Consultants: Spend $2.6B More, Huge Winners/Losers
Consultants hired to review Maryland's education funding structure released a draft final report that includes major re-distributions in state aid and new local funding mandates. These recommendations will inform the work of…
ACES Program Puts Student Success First
Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success (ACES) is a collaborative effort between Montgomery College, Montgomery County Public Schools, and the Universities at Shady Grove to support students and provide a seamless path…
Education Standards Are Higher Today, According to State Superintendent
Dr. Karen Salmon, State Superintendent, addresses members of local school boards at the annual Maryland Association of Boards of Education Conference. During her address this week before a packed room…
Education Funding Commission Holds First Meeting
The Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education meets in Annapolis, beginning discussions of state and local support for schools to continue over the course of the next year. As reported by the…
Commission to Start Review of State Education Funding
The first major review of education funding in more than ten years will begin on September 29, with reports due in December 2016 and December 2017. Background In 2002, an…
Former UMD Chancellor Tabbed to Head Education Panel
Governor Larry Hogan today was joined by Senate President Thomas V. "Mike" Miller, Jr. and House Speaker Michael E. Busch to announce the appointment of Dr. William E. Kirwan as…