Md. governor, educators push for more school breakfasts
Gov Martin O'Malley is asking for about $2 million in additional state funding for a school breakfast program he says is already working effectively in Maryland schools.
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Teacher's aide charged with sex abuse of student
In the last two weeks, two Harford County Public Schools inclusion helpers have been charged with having inappropriate sexual relationships with minor students.
Perry Hall school shooter sentenced to 35 years
The 15-year-old who pleaded guilty to attempted murder in a school shooting incident on the first day of school at Perry Hall High School was sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Educators on their own job satisfaction
A report from MetLife says teachers are not happy in their jobs and offers a few reasons why morale seems to be on the decline. We have a few ideas too.
Movie reviews: ‘Argo’ & ‘Zero Dark Thirty’
With the Oscars coming up tomorrow, we review two of the films in the running for Best Picture honors. One was criticized mostly by Americans, the other mostly by Iranians.
Illinois middle, high schools take 5Essentials survey
Illinois's middle and high school students, parents, teachers, and other school officials are being asked to complete a statewide survey, "5Essentials," that could help guide schools to better student learning.
Baltimore City to close 6 charter/independent schools
The Baltimore City board voted on closure recommendations for six charter or independent schools, deciding to take over two of them, close one for sure, and table discussion on the other three.
Maryland #1 in AP again, though we can't verify
Success continues for Maryland students on Advanced Placement exams, according to the College Board's ninth annual "AP Report to the Nation."
Baltimore mayor gives 3rd-grade tutors paid time off
A new program in Baltimore City, launched by the mayor, would give paid time off to city employees who volunteer to tutor 3rd graders in reading. We want more of this kind of thing.
Research starts to poke holes in online courses
There is some recent concern that online courses produce an exorbitant number of dropouts and that they may widen certain so-called achievement gaps.