Alonzo Washington made it out of the projects and into the Maryland State House, and now he has a new project of his own: help low-income students in the state obtain a higher education.
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Maryland Schools Feel Pull Between GOP Governor, Democratic Majority
Gov. Hogan and Democrat legislators push education priorities – charter schools and K-12 funding, respectively – as 2015 legislative session comes to a close.
Funding for Higher Education Leaves Maryland’s Community Colleges ‘Squeezed’
A provision in a state statute guarantees that each of Maryland’s community colleges receives no less than it did the prior year, but Gov. Larry Hogan’s proposed budget for the 2016 fiscal year includes plans to reverse that.
Hogan Announces Budget, Touts Education as Priority
Twenty-four hours after being sworn in, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced his 2016 budget, cutting agency spending by 2 percent, but increasing funding for K-12 schools and higher ed.
Maryland Colleges Join National Movement to Snuff Out Student Smoking
About one-third of Maryland colleges and universities have decided to clear the air and ban smoking on campus.
Maryland’s Higher Education Institutions are Pioneering New Course Designs, Chancellor Tells Senate
The chancellor of Maryland’s University System told a Senate committee that institutions of higher education can reduce costs and become more effective by using massive online courses and blended-learning classes.
Emotional Celebration at Casa de Maryland Marks Passage of Maryland Dream Act
The Maryland Dream Act was passed by a 20 percent margin by Maryland voters after months of campaigning by supporters, including Casa de Maryland.