Local schools have struggled to remain autonomous with binding regulations coming from the state and federal education departments.
Gubernatorial Candidates Weigh In On Education Plans
Maryland gubernatorial candidates have a variety of strategies for the future of pre-kindergarten and other state education issues.
Pre-K Expansion Bill Passes General Assembly
The General Assembly passed a bill Friday that would expand prekindergarten in Maryland to an additional 1,600 students.
Average Maryland Teacher Sees Drop In Salary
Despite an increased workload as a result of the Common Core State Standards, Maryland teachers have seen a dip in their average salary since 2009.
Intellectually Disabled Students Gain New Friends Through Sports
Unified Sports, a Special Olympics Maryland program, gives an opportunity for students with and without intellectual disabilities to form friendships and quash stereotypes.
Senate Passes Bill To Protect Transgender Rights
Gender identity discrimination is one step closer to prohibition by law after the Maryland Senate passed the “Fairness for all Marylanders Act of 2014.”
Future Teachers Uncertain About Entering The Common Core Fray
College students studying to be teachers recognize the anxiety in their career field over Common Core
Law Would Give Autonomy Back To Local Schools
Some legislators, the teacher’s union and local school officials are fighting the Maryland State Board of Education to get local autonomy back for teacher evaluations.
Students With Rigorous Schedules Unaffected By Common Core
While Common Core may a controversial topic for lawmakers and parents, most students, especially those with rigorous schedules, do not notice the new standards.
Experts and Parents Face Off on Common Core
Parents and education experts argued the pros and cons of Common Core in front of the Maryland House Ways and Means Committee.