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Accountability Board Can’t meet Deadline
Today was supposed to be the day when the Accountabilities and Implementation Board (AIB) of the Maryland’s Blueprint for Progress (Formerly known as the Kirwan Commission) would unveil its massive plan on how the newly passed law would be implemented. The AIB is responsible for the oversight of the whole plan and as such was …
What Exactly is ALICE and How Are They Teaching it to our Kids?
Over the last several years, when it comes to active shootings, particularly in schools, we have no doubt heard the acronymALICE. So, what exactly is ALICE and how are they teaching it to our kids? Schools and school systems often boast that they subscribe to or have implemented the “ALICE Protocols.” So, what exactly does …
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Strengthening School Safety: Collaborating on Trespass Violations
In the ongoing discourse surrounding school safety in Worcester County, a critical recommendation has been put forth by our law enforcement officials. Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli, in conjunction with the State’s Attorney Kris Heiser, has proposed partnering with School Resource Deputies (SRDs) to address disorderly individuals on school premises. This recommendation aims to safeguard …
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Tragic School Shooting Claims Life of Sixth Grader in Perry, Iowa
On January 4, 2024, tragedy struck Perry High School in Iowa when a 17-year-old student opened fire killing a sixth-grade student and injuring five others. The assailant, armed with a pump-action shotgun and a small-caliber handgun, later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident unfolded just as students were returning from winter break, with …
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Navigating the Educational Landscape in 2024: A Year of Shifting Priorities and Emerging Trends
In the realm of education, the year 2024 promises to be a dynamic landscape, marked by debates, challenges, and evolving trends that capture the attention of educators, policymakers, and communities. The reverberations of discussions surrounding student discipline, school safety, teacher pay, artificial intelligence, standardized testing, from the preceding year are anticipated to shape the narrative …
Futures literacy leadership: Leading in the age of disruption
A new program at Western New Mexico University teaches seasoned education leaders how to foster a school culture of constructive conversation, innovation and shared purpose.
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 …