What’s Happening With School Construction?
Over the past month, there have been several announcements with regard to the State's funding and review of school construction projects. Here is a brief update on the subject. New…
Maryland Safe to Learn Act of 2018: What You Need to Know
SB 1265, Maryland Safe to Learn Act of 2018, passed the General Assembly on the final day of the 2018 legislative session and has been signed into law by Governor…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kirwan Retires as Chancellor of University System of Maryland
As reported in the Washington Post, William E. “Brit” Kirwan is retiring as chancellor of Maryland’s public university system after a 12-year tenure known for his campaigns to expand access…
