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(Located) Local College Student Reportedly Missing Since Thursday Was Last Seen in Rockville
Update: Kris has been found and in a safe location. His family asks for privacy. American University student Kris Emmanuel Estrada, 19, was reported missing and was last seen in Rockville, MD on Thursday, July 25th according to a flyer recently shared on social media (seen below). One flyer stated...
Veteran educator takes helm at Huntingtown school
A woman’s well-traveled and diverse career in education has led her to the top. For Adrienne Forgette, the apex is her new job as Calverton’s head of school. “I think I was preparing for this role my whole life,” Forgette told Southern Maryland News this week. “I have wanted to be the head of an independent school since I walked in the door of one. I wanted to come back to Southern Maryland to do this.” ...
Maryland BOE Not On Same Page About Literacy Policy To Hold Back Third Graders
Some members balked Tuesday as the Maryland State Board of Education reviewed a proposed literacy policy that could lead to third grade students with reading difficulties being held back, with one calling it “harmful to children.” Board member Susan Getty, an educator of 40 years that includes 35 years teaching prekindergarten and kindergarten, said the […]
Founder, Black Minds Matter, weighs in on new third grade literacy policy
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Many people including some members of the Maryland State Board of Education are skeptical of Interim State Superintendent Carey Wright's new draft literacy policy. This new policy includes holding back children in kindergarten through third grade who can't read at their appropriate grade level. Many...
To Maximize the Impact of Curriculum Mandates, Follow the Science of Reading
This is part two of a three-part series spotlighting school leaders across Maryland who have recently implemented high-quality literacy curricula. (See our prior installment) Gary Willow is Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at Washington County Public Schools in Hagerstown; below, he shares how the district nurtured homegrown expertise and built community support to ensure […]
Middle School Students Complete Summer School with Project-Based Learning
This post was originally published on The Washington Informer. This summer, Jenesis Wright counted among dozens of young people who spent a significant portion of their time in Southeast at Kramer Middle School with staff members and math tutors from a local university. Like several others who attended Kramer’s Extended...
Student-achievement notes, 8/1/24 edition
• Garrett Bennett of Vienna earned a master of science degree in biotechnology, biosecurity and biodefense; Delvauhn Palmer of McLean earned a bachelor of science degree in cybersecurity management and policy; Eric Kruger of Vienna earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration; and Noah Sorah of Vienna earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration during recent commencement exercises at the University of Maryland Global Campus.
Woodrow Wilson HS educates fall athletes and parents on cardiac emergency plans
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Sports can be a great way to keep your heart healthy. But what happens when the heart fails during normal physical activity? Woodrow Wilson High School is educating fall sports athletes and their parents on how to handle a cardiac emergency. This is a result of the West Virginia Legislature mandating […]
Higher Education and National Service Building America’s Future – Sep 12
Higher Education and National Service Building America’s Future. Location: George Washington University Student Center. We will celebrate the successes and discuss the future of higher education in national service with panels and keynotes. You can find the agenda and more information here. A 30th Anniversary reunion for CNCS programs...
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