From Harford Community College: Towson University and Harford Community College celebrated a ceremonial groundbreaking today, Thursday, May 30, establishing Towson University in Northeastern Maryland. TU and HCC have collaborated since 2006 on the innovative 2+2 program that will allow students to study two years at the community college level then finish their coursework toward a […]
Assistant Principal Promotions; Student Representative Mutombo and Destination Imagination Global Tournament Qualifiers Recognized
From the Harford County Board of Education: The Board of Education of Harford County met for an open business meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, in the Board Room of the HCPS/A.A. Roberty Building and took the following actions and received the following presentations: Recognized the following: – 2013 Superintendent’s Student Advisory […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda May 28: Promotions and Appointments; Recognition for Student Representative; Fence for Harford Tech
A rare Tuesday meeting of the Harford County Board of Education will feature approval of promotions and appointments for next year, and a proclamation thanking the Board’s student representative for his year of service. Action items include approval of a community-sponsored fence for the stadium at Harford Technical High School. Due to the Memorial Day […]
Burbey: “Mr. Craig, You Do Not Understand What Education Has Become Since You Dedicated Yourself to Politics Full-Time”
From Harford County Education Association President Ryan Burbey: Dear Mr Craig, I am writing to address your recent press release/letter regarding education funding in our county. While I welcome and appreciate the effort to make sure that all county residents are aware of the relevant data, it appears that there are numerous oversights in your […]
Senator J.B. Jennings Announces Recipients of 7th District Senatorial Scholarships
From the office of State Sen. J.B. Jennings: Senator J.B. Jennings is proud to announce the recipients of the 2013 7th District Senatorial Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to students who are attending Maryland College & Universities. To be considered, the students must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, extracurricular activities as well as write a personal […]
County Executive Craig: “It is Unfortunate that Whoever is Trying to Provide Teachers and Staff with Budget Facts Does Not Comprehend the Budget, Mandates, Rainy Day Funds, or Dedicated Revenue”
From Harford County Executive David R. Craig: These have been challenging times and I appreciate and understand how many of our education professionals feel and how the budgetary decisions that I, the County Council, and the Board of Education make affect them. I’d like to briefly discuss the county budget as it relates to the […]
Student Board Member Mutombo: Retiring Patterson Mill Principal Thibeault “Led with Integrity, Respect, Insight, Passion, Awareness, Dedication, and Energy”
The following speech was delivered by Panashe Mutombo, student Board Member of Harford County Board of Education, during Patterson Mill High School’s annual art show after student Thomas Mclean unveiled a portrait he painted of the retiring Patterson Mill principal, Mr. Thibeault. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: School isn’t easy. Its […]
County Executive Craig Lambasted During Council Budget Hearing; Blamed for “Desperate Situation” in Harford Schools
Teachers gave a standing ovation to the school board member who pled for more education funding at a Harford County Council budget hearing Thursday, and lambasted County Executive David Craig, blaming him for creating a “desperate situation” in Harford County Public Schools. The occasion for teachers’ disparate reactions was a public hearing held by the […]
