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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.”
Not everyone on board is on board with proposed literacy policy to hold back third graders
Policy also includes for parents to receive written notification in about two weeks if their children exhibit a difficulty in reading. The post Not everyone on board is on board with proposed literacy policy to hold back third graders appeared first on Maryland Matters.
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...
Maryland high school football: Key dates for the 2024 season
The start of the high school football season is quickly approaching, and in just a little over four months, six teams will be crowned state champions by the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association. Although official practices won't begin for a few weeks, teams across the state have been holding voluntary summer workouts, gearing up for the new season. ...
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.)
Maryland State Board of Education elects Josh Michael as new president
The Maryland State Board of Education unanimously elected Josh Michael as its new president Tuesday. Michael, the previous vice president, has been replaced by Monica Goldson, whom the 11-member board approved as vice president unanimously. “Our work together has never been more clear — improve outcomes for children from all backgrounds in Maryland by elevating and transforming our public ...
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.
Meet the MBA Class of 2025: Alexander Renzi, Notre Dame (Mendoza)
“An energy-focused finance professional who also likes to cook fine foods.”. Fun Fact About Yourself: I was an amateur bull rider my sophomore and junior years of college (a very bad one). Undergraduate School and Major: Davidson College, BS in Physics. Most Recent Employer and Job Title: KEWA Financial, Alternative...
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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