When Following the Rules Becomes a Disruption: The Towson Flag Controversy and a Lesson in Process
In a situation out of Towson, Maryland, a high school student’s attempt to call attention to a missing flag has sparked debate—not about the flags themselves, but about the process schools follow when student behavior becomes disruptive. The incident has garnered attention in part because of the involvement of an alleged suspension that may not …
Unfunded, Unrealistic, Unworkable: The Truth About Collaborative Time
The latest changes to Maryland’s Blueprint for Education, as reported by The Baltimore Sun, show exactly what many educators and administrators have seen coming for years: the plan to increase collaborative time for teachers is simply not sustainable—mathematically or practically—without significant hiring of new teachers, which neither the state nor local school systems can afford, …
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Anne Arundel County Schools Invests in AI Weapons Detection—Will It Actually Work?
Anne Arundel County Public Schools is considering implementing AI-powered weapons detection systems to enhance student safety. These systems use artificial intelligence and advanced scanning technology to identify weapons and have been adopted by an increasing number of school districts across the country. They may provide a sense of security; however, the reality is not so …
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Maryland in the Spotlight: The Supreme Court Battle Over Parental Rights and LGBTQ Policies
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could reshape the relationship between parents and schools when it comes to sensitive topics like gender identity and student privacy. This case, which comes from a lawsuit in Montgomery County, MD questions whether schools have the right to withhold information about students’ gender identity …
The Cell Phone Policy Dilemma: Another Issue in Education That Will Not Go Away.
Another day, another discussion about cell phone policies in schools. The Baltimore Sun recently covered the latest debate in an article about the continued struggle educators face when trying to regulate phone use in classrooms. The conversation is not new, the same fundamental problem is simply; enforcement. A policy without consistent enforcement is no policy …
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Woodlawn High School Brawl: Discipline Is Failing, But It’s Not the School’s Fault
A massive brawl at Woodlawn High School in Baltimore County has people asking, “Where were the staff?” The real issue isn’t the school—it’s the policies tying their hands. In this video, I break down how state laws and discipline policies are failing students and schools alike.