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Maryland’s HB 0161: The Health Curriculum Bill That Won’t Go Away
In this video, I break down Maryland House Bill 0161, a controversial education bill that has sparked debate across the state. The bill seeks to revise the state’s health curriculum, creating a new standalone gender identity unit that removes the current opt-out option for parents. While supporters argue this is necessary for inclusive education, many …
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Parents Outraged as New Education Bill Removes Opt-Out Option for Gender Studies
House Bill 0161 has recently stirred significant debate in Maryland. This bill, which has been introduced multiple times, aims to direct local educational agencies (LEAs) to develop a curriculum based on specific principles outlined within the bill. Understanding the broader context of this legislation is crucial. In Maryland, the State Board of Education holds the …
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Breaking Down Maryland’s NAEP Gains—What’s Behind the Improvement?
The latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), commonly referred to as the Nation’s Report Card, have been released. For Maryland, the data shows a mixed but generally optimistic picture, with nice gains in fourth-grade reading being a major highlight. The most notable improvement in Maryland’s results comes in fourth-grade reading, where …
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Are Maryland’s Star Ratings Misleading Parents About School Performance?
The Maryland State Department of Education recently released the 2023-24 Maryland School Report Card, showcasing the performance of public schools across the state. Schools are rated on a one-to-five-star scale based on factors such as academic achievement, attendance, graduation rates, and student and teacher surveys. However, the results present a curious disconnect between high star …
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Accomack County Superintendent’s Firing Highlights MOU Failures and Safety Risks
Accomack County Superintendent’s Dismissal Highlights Critical School Safety Challenges The recent dismissal of Dr. Rhonda Hall, former superintendent of Accomack County Public Schools, shows the importance of clear communication and cooperation between schools and law enforcement. This Virginia district’s challenges echo those in Worcester County, Maryland, where tensions have similarly arisen over compliance with reporting …
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Ensuring Safety and Equity: Defending the Practice of Removing Disruptive Students
Allowing students who disrupt and threaten others to remain in classroom disproportionately affects students who do not disrupt or threaten others. Offenders of such acts are not victims. Removing them should be down on the list of options, but an option, nonetheless. Look at the image accompanying this article. Now, you are a school administrator, …
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In the realm of education, there are often schools and districts that operate diligently behind the scenes, garnering little attention but producing remarkable results. Maryland’s Worcester County, on the Eastern Shore, is one such unsung hero in the Maryland. This article shines a light on Worcester County Schools, highlighting their impressive achievements and dedication to …
Rising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2023-24
These exceptional administrators make the grade on student engagement, social-emotional support, career education and more.
3 key best practices from the White House K-12 cybersecurity summit
School leaders must take prevention seriously and know who to call when an attack happens, government officials and educators said.
Equity in IDEA: Why racial disparities are increasing in special ed programs
A nearly 100% increase in the number of districts identified as significantly disproportionate is causing school leaders to examine data and practices.