Competing with nearly 240 teams from across the state of Maryland, teams of students from Harford County Public Schools dominated the awards for creative problem solving at the Destination Imagination (DI) tournament held on April 14th at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Of the 37 top teams at the Maryland DI competition, 13 were […]
John Archer Parent Files Complaint with Maryland State Department of Education Alleging Son was Harmed by School Staff
The mother of a special needs student has filed a complaint with the Maryland State Department of Education alleging that John Archer School staff illegally used mechanical restraints on her son, causing him physical harm, and committed a number of violations of state and federal special education law. MSDE spokesman Bill Reinhard said the formal […]
Police Analyzing Reports of Public Exposure Across Bel Air Area; May Be Related to February, March Incidents
Police investigators are analyzing reports of a rash of public exposure incidents which have occurred in seven locations across Bel Air in the last week, incidents which may be related to a spate of similar reports two months ago. In each of the most recent calls to police, witnesses said they spotted an individual masturbating […]
New Towson University Facility Coming to Harford Community College; Allows Students to Complete Baccalaureate Degrees at HCC
A new higher education building to be constructed on the campus of Harford Community College by Towson University is being planned to open by the fall of 2014, according to a Towson official. The new facility will allow students to complete baccalaureate degrees on the community college campus, which is located in Bel Air. Following […]
What Are the Working Conditions in Harford County Public Schools? Teachers Do “TELL”
What do educators really think about the teaching and learning conditions in Harford County Public Schools? Gov. Martin O’Malley aimed to find out in an anonymous online survey for all Maryland educators known as the Teaching, Empowering, Leading and Learning (TELL) Maryland Survey. The goal of the governor’s survey is to ensure that all educators […]
Harford County Board of Education April 10 Agenda: Recognition of Teacher of the Year Finalists; Contract Approvals; Decision on Revised Board Ethics Policy
The Harford County Board of Education cancelled a special business meeting planned for last week to discuss budget matters, seeking more time to review the proposed county funding levels for schools that were released on March 30 by County Executive David Craig. In the meantime, a Board business meeting is planned for April 10th to […]
Harford Community College Board of Trustees Agenda April 10: Black Box Theater; Financial Exigency Policy
The Harford Community College Board of Trustees will meet on April 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the Chesapeake Center Board Room. Agenda items include approval of requests for sabbatical, approval of the candidates for graduation in May 2012, a year in review for the Black Box Theater and a review of the policy on financial […]
Harford County Board of Education Special Meeting April 4: Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2013
The Harford County Board of Education will hear a presentation on next year’s proposed budget at a special board business meeting planned for April 4, 2012. The school budget will be discussed in light of the Harford County operating and capital budgets proposed late last week by County Executive David Craig. For the fiscal year […]
