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Fairfax County’s school district leadership ignores parents on Title IX revisions
Last week, I sent an email to Fairfax County Public Schools leaders, inquiring whether they intend to implement President Joe Biden’s revisions to Title IX on Aug. 1. It’s a simple question with a “yes” or “no” answer. But, as with many other important decisions involving our children, the district’s leaders seem to be ignoring […]
University Of Maryland Agrees To Pay $500,000 To Resolve Allegations That It Failed To Disclose Foreign Research Support In Grant Proposal
Baltimore, Maryland – The University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) has agreed to pay $500,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by failing to disclose current and pending support from foreign sources for faculty members who were principal investigators (PI) or co-PIs of federal research grant proposals.
Daniels Run Elementary Gets New Principal
When the new school year begins, there’ll be a new leader at Daniels Run Elementary. Bringing more than 20 years’ experience in education with her, Susan Mullen will take the helm as principal of this Fairfax City school. Making the announcement of her hiring during an online meeting...
Service Year program graduates first class of workers with skills, experience
One will go to the military, another will continue his education and a third plans to continue on with an organization that works to combat the poverty-to-prison pipeline. They were just some of the 231 members who were among the inaugural class of Maryland Corps and Service Year Option graduates who were applauded Tuesday at […] The post Service Year program graduates first class of workers with skills, experience appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland to approve big cuts to program funding in higher education, health department
The Maryland Board of Public Works is expected to approve more than $148.3 million in cuts from the state budget Wednesday, with allocated funding for higher education and the Department of Health poised to take the biggest blows. Last week, Gov. Wes Moore proposed the cuts, which he described as “targeted and strategic,” to the recently enacted $63 billion budget as a measure to increase ...
Langley High graduate returns to coach its baseball team
Rob Hahne had not planned to return to coaching high-school baseball so soon, if at all. But plans changed when the only position he said he’d consider making such a quick comeback for became vacant in recent weeks. Hahne thought about the opportunity, eventually applied, then July 11 was...
Alexandria music school raises over $28K while owner and teacher battles cancer
In the heart of Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood is a music school that has taught generations of kids the challenge of mastering a skill. Now, the Del Ray School of Music is fighting to survive. Funds are being raised to pay the school’s rent and expenses while the school’s...
Fleshman appointed to George Mason University faculty
George Mason University (GMU) has appointed Taylor Ann Fleshman to its faculty beginning in the fall of 2024. “I’m really excited to grow and mentor the harp department at GMU!” she says. “Each student brings something unique to their musical journey. By encouraging a well-rounded education that spans different musical genres, ensembles, and practice techniques, they’ll develop into versatile musicians ready for today’s multifaceted musical landscape.” As a clinician, Fleshman has given masterclasses at the University of Cincinnati, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and was guest faculty at the 2023 American Harp Academy.
Dr. Gregory Bernard Named New Director for the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security
The Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) has appointed Dr. Gregory Bernard as its new director according to a post on LinkedIn. This announcement follows a productive week in Washington, D.C., where Interim Director Jodi Stiles and Dr. Bernard engaged with FEMA leadership and introduced Dr. Bernard at a regional alumni meeting held at the Smithsonian’s Ripley Center.
Montgomery County Schools superintendent apologizes for handing of Virtual Academy program
ROCKVILLE, Md. — The fight continues to save Montgomery County's Virtual Academy. The online learning program is not in next year's public school budget. For months, we've been hearing from parents hoping to change that. On Tuesday, those parents made their appeal directly to the new superintendent, Dr. Thomas...
Volusia teacher heads to D.C. summer program for educators
DELAND, Fla. — A Volusia County teacher is heading to Washington D.C. to participate in this year’s White House History Teacher Institute. For the past nine years, master teachers have been honored with attending the White House History Teacher Institute. In the program, teachers can learn more about...
Students Speak Out: How to Make High Schools Places Where They Want to Learn
For many students, memories of remote instruction during the pandemic are now as blurry as a hazy background on Zoom. But the impacts are ever-present. One study found the rate of students chronically missing school increased so much that it will likely be 2030 before U.S. classrooms return to pre-COVID norms. Solving chronic absenteeism involves […]
Yorktown students travel through history
Yorktown students travel through history Contributed Story Tue, 07/16/2024 - 13:30 Image Yorktown and Cuero students pose in front of the Washington National Cathedral. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Yorktown and Cuero students pose in front of the Washington National Cathedral. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO ...
Howard University moves plans for $650M DC hospital forward
Washington, D.C.-based Howard University is moving plans forward for a new $650 million hospital that would be in front of its existing Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C. "We continue to navigate forward to not only treat a largely underserved population but also to train those healthcare workers, physicians, nurses,...
University of the District of Columbia Celebrates Former President Ronald Mason Jr. for Receiving Marie Fielder Medal
The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) proudly honored the former UDC President Ronald Mason Jr., J.D. with the esteemed Marie Fielder Medal for Social Transformation as part of Fielding Graduate University’s convocation ceremony on July 10, 2024. The event was live-streamed from UDC’s Theater of the Arts at 4 p.m. ET.
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