UPPER MARLBORO — The Prince George’s County schools superintendent has proposed a budget that would freeze employees’ pay and eliminate middle school sports programs. The budget proposal released Thursday by William Hite Jr. calls for about $1.7 billion for fiscal ...

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Maryland’s “civic health” — the engagement of citizens in public life — compared to other states is good but not outstanding, according to a new study released Tuesday. “Maryland is ahead of the national average on every important measure of ...

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ANNAPOLIS — A regulation that would base 50 percent of teacher evaluations on “student growth” to secure federal funds was rejected by a legislative committee because it took away the flexibility of local school systems and required feedback that “never ...

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BALTIMORE — Baltimore teachers voted to approve a new contract that links pay increases to student performance. Members of the Baltimore Teachers Union voted 1,902 to 1,045 on Wednesday to pass the contract, which originally fell 400 votes short of ...

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The Maryland Business Roundtable for Education announced Wednesday its plan to build an online hub for state public math and science teachers to be able to find and share resources and best practices. The STEMnet Teachers Hub, which will be ...

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BALTIMORE — Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken has launched a new initiative that’s meant to help students improve their math skills. The former Oriole is asking students in grades kindergarten through 12 in every state to play the online ...

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ROCKVILLE — A new study shows low-income students in Montgomery County perform better when they attend affluent schools instead of schools with high poverty. The study released Friday by the Century Foundation suggests economic integration is a powerful reform tool ...

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A man pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the Baltimore County Public Schools over a seven-year period. Barry L. Troxell, 52, faces a maximum of 15 years in prison when he is sentenced early next ...

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LANHAM — Rushern L. Baker III, the Democratic nominee for Prince George’s county executive, said Wednesday that former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.’s proposed education funding cuts are “something we will not stand for,” a sentiment echoed by Montgomery County ...

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