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Cecil County community fights for more school funding with $9 million shortfall, potential cuts
BALTIMORE - Dozens of students, teachers and parents spoke at a Cecil County meeting on Thursday pushing county leaders for more funding for the schools.A $9 million budget shortfall is forcing the district to eliminate more than 80 staff positions.The county council meeting was filled with people advocating for more money dedicated to the schools.Teachers say education is a top priority, and when it comes to major budget cuts, the students are going to suffer."Every student is worth it," student Madison Rodgers said. "They're worth the extra investment. It's just not about the numbers, it's about the student." Last month, Cecil...
Church Farm School Names Christopher Kramaric Its Chief Advancement Officer
As Church Farm School's new Chief Advancement Officer, Christopher Kramaric will lead the school’s fundraising and stewardship activities and events, alumni and community relations, and marketing and communications. Church Farm School has named Coatesville native Christopher Kramaric its Chief Advancement Officer, effective July 1. Kramaric joins CFS from the...
Bonner-Prendie’s Deuce Ketner Commits to Millersville for His Best Basketball
Bonner-Prendie senior Deuce Ketner decided after high school he wanted to go to a school that really wanted him. The 6-foot-7 forward got a lot of interest from Division I schools, but also a lot of unfulfilled promises from coaching staff not fully committed to him, writes Joseph Satoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Elkton High School hosts successful Mental Health Matters event
ELKTON — Cecil County Public Schools partnered with the Live for Thomas Foundation to host the 2nd annual Mental Health Matters Community Event last Friday evening, May 10, 2024. The event proved to be a resounding success, drawing a crowd of 275 residents from Cecil County and beyond, up from the 110 attendees last year. This collaborative effort aimed to shed light on critical issues impacting the community’s mental well-being. Attendees participated in discussions led by mental health and other resource vendors, focusing on topics...
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