ANNAPOLIS – Some teachers need to class up their acts, lawmakers and students told the House Ways and Means Committee Thursday
Panel Seeks Hefty Raise for Governor, Other Top Officials
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland’s governor already makes the third- highest salary in the nation, but a state commission said he is overdue for a raise that would make him the highest paid
Bill Targets `Social Promotion’ of Unprepared Students
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland schools need strict standards for passing students up a grade instead of using promotions “as a means of getting them out of the way,” a lawmaker argued Tuesday
Bill Mandating Potato Famine Lessons Passes First Test
ANNAPOLIS – The state Senate gave preliminary approval Thursday to a bill that would require that state public schools teach about the causes and effects of the Irish potato famine of 1845
“Potato Famine” Curriculum Plan Raises Questions, Hackles
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Senate will be asked to vote this week on a bill requiring that the 1845 Irish Potato Famine be taught in public schools
Eastern Shore Counties Present Modest School Requests
ANNAPOLIS – The biggest school construction budget in more than 20 years was on the table, but Eastern Shore officials came to Annapolis Thursday with only moderate goals
Senate May Challenge Mandatory Treadmill Test for Cars
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Senate will debate Friday whether to override Gov