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Howard County Public Schools are building a new net zero school
The new Wilde Lake Middle School will be the first net zero school in Maryland.
Franchot, NAACP: lack of air conditioning in Balt. Co. schools a civil rights issue
The Maryland comptroller and an NAACP official say a disproportionate number of poor students are suffering without air conditioning, and are calling on the federal government to investigate Baltimore County schools for what they say are civil rights violations.
Governor Larry Hogan’s Decision to Delay School Start Sparks Twitter Debate
“School after Labor Day is now the law of the land in Maryland,” Hogan said, ignoring concerns from teachers unions and the Democratic-controlled state legislature.
Franchot Dismisses Concerns Over Impact of Late School Start on Poor Families
State Comptroller Peter Franchot, a long-time advocate of a post-Labor Day start of schools around the state, defended Gov. Larry Hogan’s move despite concerns raised by some that it may cost families more money for additional daycare resulting from the later start of schools.
Post-Labor Day School Start Could Hurt Working Families, Union Says
Though some in tourism-dependent Ocean City cheered Gov. Larry Hogan’s move to force Maryland schools to start after Labor Day, the Maryland State Education Association said it could hurt lower-income families who would be forced to pay for another week of summer child care.
Senate Discusses Bill on Funding for After School Programs
The Senate votes preliminary approval for the Maryland Extended Day and Summer Enhancement Program that would fund after-school and summer programs for students in low income schools
Teaching Life Lessons Through Chess
Kids and volunteers at the Columbia Association Youth and Teen Center share a bond and learn some lessons through a classically strategic game.
Local School Advocates For Healthy Eating
LANDOVER — William Paca Elementary School is doing things a little bit different from the rest of the pack. All school children now receive free breakfast. CNS-TV’s Jessie Karangu has the story.
READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY: Celebrating Dr.Seuss’ Birthday
State Comptroller Peter Franchot and students from Walter S. Mills-Parole Elementary School attend Read Across America Event at Anne Arundel County Library.