Hot Mic, Hard Choices: Politics Shake Somerset County Classrooms
Somerset County is not your average Maryland school district. It is a place where politics runs more sharply than in the state’s urban and suburban corridors. Somerset has become ground zero for the intensifying clash between conservative counties and liberal governing state bodies. The recent standoff between its Board of Education and its superintendent is …
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Residency Requirements and Realities in Maryland Public Schools: A Growing Challenge
By John Huber MarylandK12.com In Maryland, where a child lives used to be the sole factor in determining where they go to school. Over the past few decades, this has become increasingly complicated. Residency verification, once a simple matter of geography, now involves layers of documentation, legal exceptions, and investigative oversight. As families seek access …
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Comment on Charlie Kirk, Lose Your Job? What Free Speech Really Means for Teachers
The death of Charlie Kirk has stirred controversy across the country, but nowhere is it more complicated than in public education. In Maryland, several teachers have landed in hot water over their social media comments about Kirk, comments that some community members viewed as unprofessional or inappropriate for educators. These incidents have triggered investigations, backlash …
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Chronic Absenteeism and Grading in Maryland: When Students Pass Without Showing Up
Chronic absenteeism has emerged as a critical issue in Maryland’s public schools. Over recent years, the number of students missing significant class time has surged, even as promotion rates remain very high (promotion is the percentage of students who are passed on to the next grade K–12). This disconnect creates important questions about accountability, instructional …
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Resetting the Scoreboard: Maryland’s Assessment Cycle and the Illusion of Progress
Resetting the Scoreboard: Maryland’s Assessment Cycle and the Illusion of Progress In Maryland, the rhythm of educational reform follows a familiar beat: a new test is introduced, expectations are reset and redefined, scores are delayed, and then, almost predictably, gains are celebrated. Within this cycle lies a concerning issue. The illusion of progress is created …
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Franklin Middle School Incident Highlights Ongoing Safety and Policy Challenges
The second day of school at Franklin Middle School in Baltimore County brought a frightening discovery: a student was found in possession of an unloaded firearm. While no one was harmed, the incident raises concerns for parents, educators, and administrators , and exposes possible issues with school safety, policy compliance, and legal processes. Parents’ Fears, …
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