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I generally try not to jump out of the gate when stories like this break. When the news first surfaced that a senior Worcester County Public Schools administrator had been charged with embezzlement and theft, there was an understandable rush to comment and assign blame. One person on social media said, “We have to wait …
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By John Huber, MarylandK12.com
The criminal charges announced this week against a senior Worcester County Public Schools executive Denise Shorts are serious and dis…
By John Huber: MarylandK12.com
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Each spring, the Maryland General Assembly sings a familiar tune about education: this i…
State teachers of the year offer advice on how to build and manage parent and family relationships.
A healthy partnership between families and schools involves both educators and parents helping each other do better.
As students continue to grapple with learning loss, emotional trauma, and social isolation, both parents and educators need to help.
A communication consultant recommends that school districts pick their platforms and be consistent about using them.
Parent involvement can lead to improved student outcomes, research shows, but some forms are more helpful than others.
The co-founder of a national group that's become integral to Republican politics rejects criticism that her organization stokes division.
Too often, investing in building parent relationships is seen as a frill and not central to student learning.
I found myself wondering how to cover Pride Month and Juneteenth without being targeted by a Facebook frenzy and a vigilante campaign.
District leaders should consider equity, enforcement, and community relationships when setting graduation dress standards.
Through seats on the board, positions in their PTA, and as individuals, parents can engage with their school boards in a number of ways.
Administrators point to strategic ways to design student cellphone policies that parents won't oppose.
Moms for Liberty's words have no place in this periodical, writes a principal in this letter to the editor.
Parents' rights groups have led the charge to limit teaching about race, sexuality, and gender. What will happen to students who miss out?
A healthy partnership between families and schools involves both educators and parents helping each other do better.
State teachers of the year offer advice on how to build and manage parent and family relationships.