A roundup of bills heard Thursday in the state legislature.
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Maryland Charter Schools Push for Independence; State Laws Keep Control With Local School Boards
Maryland’s public charter schools feel stifled under current state laws that keep them under the authorization and governance of local school boards, but the creation of separate charter school boards could cost taxpayers and students much more.
Top Teacher in the Country Baltimore County’s Sean McComb Shares Advice on How to Succeed in the Classroom
He’s been named the TOP teacher in the country and on Tuesday Baltimore County English instructor Sean McComb shared his advice on how to succeed in the classroom at a celebration of National Blue Ribbon Schools from across the country.
Maryland After-School Program Demand Still Far Exceeds Supply
A survey released last month found that 87 percent of Maryland’s parents are satisfied with their child’s after-school program. But it also found that demand for after-school activities far exceeds the supply.
Maryland Minute Update: November 15, 2013
CNS reporter Ben Oldach addresses the possibility of a Michael Phelps comeback, how e-cigarette use is becoming more popular in schools and why Maryland is seeing a huge reduction in greenhouse gas emission from power plants.
Healthy Eats-From the Farm to the Cafeteria
Maryland ranks fifth in the country when it comes to serving local produce in schools.
Maryland Schools Scramble to Save Field Trips After Government Shutdown
Maryland schools scrambled to reschedule field trips this week after the government shutdown closed the Smithsonian, the National Zoo and other popular federal attractions.
General Assembly Wrap 2012
The 2012 General Assembly session closed without an agreement between the House of Delegates and the Senate on an operating budget for the state. Many other bills passed or failed during the 90-day session.
Bill Attempts To Fix Maintenance of Effort Law
A new bill would help fix problems with school funding and maintenance of effort laws that have become a “toothless tiger,” said Delegate John L. Bohanan, Jr, D-St. Mary’s, in a joint hearing with the House Appropriations Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee Thursday.