From Harford Community College: Representatives from Harford Community College (HCC) and University of Maryland University College (UMUC) participated in a signing ceremony at the Higher Education Center @ HEAT in Aberdeen on July 14 to recognize UMUC joining six other institutions as a HECC higher education partner. In attendance at the ceremony from UMUC were […]
New Johns Hopkins Program Comes to Aberdeen to Help Military Personnel Complete Degrees
From The Johns Hopkins University: Given the challenges of balancing work, family and school, it’s not surprising that over 30 percent of military personnel who return to college drop out in the first semester. Responding to this need, the Johns Hopkins University School of Education’s Division of Public Safety Leadership (DPSL) is bringing undergraduate and […]
Greater Excellence in Education Foundation Launched; Former GEEF Organization Expands to Include Families Throughout Harford County
From Harford County Public Schools: The Greater Edgewood Education Foundation (GEEF) recently hosted an event to launch the expansion of the organization, now called the Greater Excellence in Education Foundation. The name of the organization was changed so all students and parents could feel inclusive in the programs and support offered by the organization. Maryland […]
Harford County Public Library Contributes to Increase in School Readiness
From the Harford County Public Library: (Belcamp, Maryland – May 26, 2011) According to the results of the Maryland Model for School Readiness assessment released earlier this year by the Maryland Department of Education, eighty-one percent of Maryland Kindergarteners are ready for school; up from 49 percent recorded when the test began ten years ago. […]
National Association of Music Merchants Recognizes Harford County Public Schools for Music Education
From Harford County Public Schools: The [National Association of Music Merchants] NAMM Foundation has named Harford County Public Schools one of the 2011 “Best Communities for Music Education” through a survey that acknowledges schools and districts across the U.S. for their commitment and support of music education in schools. As the economy challenges state and […]
Republican Delegates Criticize Gov. O’Malley Signing of Maryland Dream Act; “Taxpayers are Wasting Millions Educating Someone Who Cannot and Will Not Be Hired Legally”
From the office of Del. Pat McDonough: MD PETITIONS’ LEADERS CRITICIZE O’MALLEY SIGNING OF MARYLAND “DREAM ACT” With the stroke of a pen, Governor O’Malley demonstrated his lack of respect for the Constitution, federal law, Maryland taxpayers and simple fairness. By signing the so-called “Maryland Dream Act,” O’Malley has indicated his support for a law […]
Del. James: “Sightseer Money for Seniors” was Supported by County Executive, Economic Development Director, Chairman and Majority of the Delegation
From the office of Del. Mary-Dulany James: Dear Friends: There is a lot of news from Annapolis this week, so I will get right to it: Restoring Funds for Education I am pleased to report that the Appropriations Committee, and the fiscal leaders I work with, are working to restore money taken by budget cuts […]
Del. Szeliga: “Shame on You, Maryland Association of Community Colleges, for Supporting Illegal Immigrants Over Maryland’s Foster Kids”
From the office of Del. Kathy Szeliga: State Delegate Kathy Szeliga was surprised to learn about the questionable funding priorities for Maryland’s community colleges. “Today in the Appropriations Committee, there was compelling testimony in favor of a brilliant measure that will help foster kids have better access to a college education,” said Szeliga. She continued, […]
