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$150K Salary For Former MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight at the University of Maryland, According to Report
Earlier this month the University of Maryland College of Education has named former MCPS superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight as its inaugural Dean’s Fellow and Superintendent in Residence, effective August 23. The decision was met with mixed reactions, with some supportive of the hiring and others against it to the point of a petition being created asking the university to reverse its decision to hire McKnight. Moderately MOCO reported this evening that McKnight’s salary is “$150,000 for a 9 month appointment.”
HBCU alumni react to new survey that shows Vice President Kamala Harris could secure Democratic nomination
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) –A new survey from the Associated Press shows Kamala Harris will have a fairly uncontested run to secure the Democratic nomination. Some alumni from Harris’s alma mater, Howard University, say they support her becoming the new nominee. “The district 22 team [are] all in for Kamala Harris,” said Del. Ashanti Martinez, […]
Pickleball launching in Montgomery County high schools
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced that pickleball is being adopted as a varsity sport by all 25 high schools this fall. Last fall, MCPS became the first school district in the country to offer pickleball as a varsity sport, piloting the sport at 11 schools. The district […]
Maryland schools and libraries will get more funding to provide more internet access
BALTIMORE - Libraries have always been pivotal to providing essential resources and connecting communities. Libraries and schools in Maryland will have more funding to expand connectivity and close the digital divide.Baltimore, state and federal leaders highlighted the efforts on Monday to provide internet access to more Marylanders. The FCC recently approved new rules that would assist institutions in providing affordable internet access."Having access to the internet is as important as having electricity in the 20th century," said U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, from Maryland. "Our workers need it to develop skills, people need it to connect with healthcare providers, entrepreneurs need it...
Between the Wires: YouthWorks teaches students how to build robots at MERVO
BALTIMORE — Society is becoming more technological by the day. YouthWorks knows this. The organization, which provides professional development, is hosting a city-school-led robotics program at MERVO High School. The participants are pressing all the right buttons, going between the wires, and getting some digits in their pockets as...
Dunkin’ Donuts to award 50 DMV students with college scholarships
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Fifty high school and undergraduate students in the D.C. area will be recognized at Nationals Park on Thursday as recipients of Dunkin’ Donuts’s annual scholarship program. In partnership with Scholarship America, Dunkin’ will award 50 students a $2,500 academic scholarship to the undergraduate institution of their choice. This is the […]
Miss HBCU Teen, Little Miss HBCU pageants inspire girls of color to attend college
Girls who won a brand new pageant are setting their sights on college. As Ryann Garcia, Laila Lowery, and Mckenzey Jones walk around Morgan State University's campus, they dream about what it will be like to one day be a student at one of the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Summer stories: 'From the Creek to the Peake'
The idea for our Summer Enrichment Program came from our School to Career Chair Nick Scalice and our English Department Chair Kat Stack when we heard there were some career and technical education funds available to support our students. At Chesapeake High School, we have seen that students often have a hard transition from middle to high school as the workload, credit importance, and self-reliance all increase tremendously as students enter high school. ...
At 16, I found my voice testifying at a public hearing
This summer, GGWash has been fortunate to host four interns in college and high school, all of whom have worked closely with our policy team. Working with them has been a full-circle moment for me as this Monday, July 22, is exactly twenty years since I first testified at a public hearing. (Another entry for the ongoing series on what a dork I was.)
OPINION: Urban school districts must make dramatic changes to survive
The Hechinger Report is a national nonprofit newsroom that reports on one topic: education. Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get stories like this delivered directly to your inbox. Consider supporting our stories and becoming a member today. Urban school districts are in crisis. Student and teacher absenteeism, special...
2024 Fall Class and Activity Guide
As the days get cooler and the leaves start changing colors, it's time to get ready for a new school year and fun fall classes and activities in the Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Potomac area. Whether your kids love arts and crafts, playing sports, or learning new things, there are plenty of exciting classes and activities to keep them busy and happy this season.
NABJ Honors Morgan State Dean with Inaugural Drum Major Award
School of Global Journalism and Communication Dean Jackie Jones Becomes First-Ever Honoree to Receive the Prestigious Recognition from the Professional Association. In recognition of her transformative impact on journalism, the founders of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) are honoring Morgan State University School of Global Journalism and Communication (SGJC) Dean Jackie Jones with its Inaugural Drum Major Award. The prestigious acknowledgment of Dean Jones’ career-long contributions to her industry and craft will be presented during the NABJ annual convention, which will be held in Chicago this August.
The popular OrchKids program continues to expand its reach to introduce music to Baltimore youth
A Baltimore Symphony Orchestra program continues to expand its reach to give Baltimore Youth access to critical musical programming. Founded in 2008, OrchKids has been a transformative force in music education in Baltimore in partnership with the Baltimore City Public School System. “The first thing on the chopping block- right?...
Sinclair Announces 2024 Annual Diversity Scholarship Winners
BALTIMORE—Sinclair has awarded scholarships to 12 university students as a part of its annual Diversity Scholarship program.The annual Sinclair Broadcast Group Diversity Scholarship aims to invest in the future of the broadcast industry and help students from diverse backgrounds, who reflect Sinclair’s audiences nationwide, complete their education and pursue careers in journalism, digital storytelling, and marketing.“At Sinclair, our commitment to nurturing young talent and enhancing diversity in local media is unwavering. We proudly congratulate these outstanding students, whose unique perspectives and talents will undoubtedly enrich our media landscape,” said Sinclair president and CEO Chris Ripley.The scholarship has provided nearly $400,000 in tuition assistance since 2013. This year, a total of $56,000. was awarded to the following students: Kristen Bongco – San Jose State UniversityAlexa Bonilla – James Madison UniversityCarl Coridon – Villanova UniversityMadelin Morales – Texas State-San MarcosMarissa Orr – University of ArizonaCarrington Peavy – University of Missouri -ColumbiaTrinity Polk – Hampton UniversityAnnea Scales – Mississippi State UniversityJonathan Soco – Indiana UniversityNatalie Son – University of Southern CaliforniaCarrigan Woodson – University of South CarolinaKhenedi Wright – Tennessee State University
Maryland Images’ shift to paid, student-employee model leads to fewer campus tour guides
A tour guide leads a group on a campus tour outside A. James Clark Hall on March 1, 2024. (Neelay Sachdeva/The Diamondback) The University of Maryland is limiting the number of campus tour guides for the upcoming year, according to this university’s undergraduate admissions office. With Maryland Images —...
Dozens of UMD undergraduate students present research in inaugural summer conference
The Summer Undergraduate Research Conference held in Stamp Student Union on July 19, 2024. (Lillian Glaros/The Diamondback) About 170 University of Maryland students presented their research Friday at this university’s first annual Summer Undergraduate Research Conference held in Stamp Student Union. The conference was organized by this university’s undergraduate...
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