Since the mid-1900s, the SAT and ACT have been staples for many high school students’ college applications and two of the exams most accepted by a majority of schools as proof of classroom capabilities. However, data shows that the number of colleges requiring standardized testing from students is steadily dropping.
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PARCC results to serve as new baseline, will allow individual and itemized assessment
PARCC testing results come out later this month and the state Department of Education says the results will serve as a new baseline for student assessment.
First Lady welcomes area students to fall harvest
One in three children in America are overweight or obese. The First Lady is trying to fix this problem by inviting students to harvest fruits and vegetables in the White House garden.
Diversity changes Baltimore County schools’ curriculum
Baltimore County public school officials say a diverse teaching staff is key to adapt to the increase in non-native speaking students.
Push for inclusive Catholic special education grows in Maryland
Catholic Coalition for Special Education supports inclusive classrooms in 26 schools
Maryland State Department of Education launches education campaign for heroin prevention
Students in a Law and Public Policy Magnet program at Towson High School presented a new approach to combating heroin and opioid addiction, which led to the launch of a statewide campaign on Thursday.
Eight Maryland Schools Awarded 2015 Blue Ribbons
Eight Maryland schools were awarded National Blue Ribbons for 2015 by the U.S. Department of Education this week. The eight winners included six public and two parochial schools.
Maryland Refugee Programs Await Syrians
Various Maryland programs are readying for Syrian refugees, but there is little public awareness such help exists.
Kayaking Journey Around Bay Aims to Inspire Environmental Stewardship
ANNAPOLIS—Don Baugh and Tom Horton paddled their kayaks into the waters off the coast of Sandy Point State Park on Wednesday, launching their 500-mile traverse of Chesapeake Bay waterways. It’s a journey they had taken once before, 10 years ago.…
Students and Businesses Make the Best of the Power Outage
University of Maryland officials say there were no serious problems or lasting consequences from Tuesday’s power failure….