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Funding Challenges of Maryland’s Kirwan Plan Raise Concerns for Local Governments
Local governments in the region are facing significant financial challenges in meeting the funding requirements of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, also known as the Kirwan Plan. The plan, aimed at improving Maryland schools, has sparked concerns about the funding sources and the burden it places on taxpayers. Fox 45 (Project Baltimore) has been instrumental …
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Golden Ring Middle Is Closing
Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) officials recently made a recommendation to close Golden Ring Middle School in Rosedale during a recent board meeting. The decision is part of BCPS’s plan to improve learning environments and address issues of overcrowding in the area. BCPS officials have proposed the construction of a new middle school in the …
BCPS Appoints New Superintendent. Some Say There was Lack of Input from Stakeholders
Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) has recently appointed Dr. Myriam Yarbrough as the new superintendent. However, the decision-making process did not involve direct input from the public. The selection of Dr. Yarbrough was solely made by the eleven members of the Baltimore County School Board, who conducted their discussions behind closed doors. It is my …
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Whatever happened to the results of MCAP from the Spring of 2022?
Whatever happened to the results of MCAP from the Spring of 2022? For those who have forgotten, the MCAP is the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program. It is Maryland’s standardized testing program that is implemented every Spring. What was different in the Spring of 2022 is that it was the first assessment of any significance since …
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Failures in the Uvalde Shooting
More information continues to come to the surface about the Uvalde shooting, and, in my opinion, there are no surprises. Evie Blad for Education Week published an article yesterday and provided some of the details, including failures of the school system and police, and possible takeaways for educators. They cited a failed police response. Anyone …
