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Maryland schools superintendent resigns to lead nonprofit
Maryland’s schools superintendent is resigning to take a post leading an Ohio education nonprofit. The Maryland State Board of Education announced Lillian Lowery’s resignation on Friday. Officials say Lowery will […]
2 former Wicomico school employees to file suit
Two former Wicomico County public school employees have filed a lawsuit against the Board of Education, alleging gender discrimination.
School worker settles lawsuit against Charles Co. Board of Ed.
The Charles County Board of Education has reached a settlement in a $1 million lawsuit by a former office assistant who claimed the board transferred, demoted and left her no choice but to quit after she complained of being groped and sexually harassed by her boss.
Parents fight plans for disguised wireless tower at elementary school
More than 100 parents and other community residents are fighting plans for a wireless tower to be constructed on the grounds of a public elementary school, one of the first to stem from a master agreement signed last year by the Anne Arundel County Board of Education.
Teacher claims bias by Prince George’s board of education
A former Prince George’s County special education teacher is suing the county’s board of education, claiming it discriminated against her because of her Filipino heritage.
Anne Arundel debating use of social media in class
ANNAPOLIS — Teachers and students may have something new they can “like” about the Anne Arundel County school board. On Wednesday, the Board of Education will get a first look […]
Prince George’s BOE considers cutting student member
UPPER MARLBORO — The Prince George’s County Board of Education is considering barring its student member from attending executive sessions. The Washington Post reports that board members who support the […]
Wicomico County to give teachers $80K for supplies
SALISBURY — Teachers in Wicomico County will get an extra $80,000 to spend on classroom supplies, including everything from crayons to calculators. The Daily Times of Salisbury reports the Wicomico […]
Montgomery County school employees to get raises
ROCKVILLE — Montgomery County public school employees are set to receive their first raise in three years under a tentative budget deal. The settlement between the school district’s employee unions […]
Eye Opener: Two special sessions?
A group of reporters and their coffee cups waited nearly two hours Tuesday morning for Gov. Martin O’Malley, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. and House Speaker Michael E. […]
MoCo, Prince George’s warn of cuts if they pay teacher pensions
ROCKVILLE — Montgomery County school officials say they would have to cut 600 teachers and increase class sizes if lawmakers in Annapolis approve Gov. Martin O’Malley’s proposal to shift teacher […]
Lend/Lease Construction to build Hagerstown school
Lend/Lease Construction, a unit of an Australian real estate and infrastructure development company, has been selected by the Washington County Board of Education to build a school to replace the […]
