Did you have a teacher who made a difference in your life? This is American Education Week, when parents are invited to attend classes with their children and see firsthand what’s happening in our public schools. It also seems like an opportune time to think back on the teachers and administrators who made a lasting […]
Union President Cerveny Calls for Negotiations on Funds Slated for Harford County School Employee Bonuses
Harford County Education Association President Randy Cerveny said he is pleased that county funding is available for employee bonuses, but said it’s not up to County Executive David Craig to determine how those funds will be used in Harford County Public Schools. In a surprise announcement last week, Craig proposed a one-time, $1,250 bonus to […]
Golczewski: “Access to [Gifted & Talented] Programs Should Not Be Dependent On Zip Code”
The following public comments were made to the Harford County Board of Education by parent Yvonne Golczewski on October 24, 2011. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication. Good evening Dr. Tomback and members of the Board. My name is Yvonne Golczewski and I am the parent of two twice-exceptional Harford County students. […]
Harford Friends School Appoints Administrative Team
From Harford Friends School: Street, MD – September 29, 2011 – Entering its 7th year of operation, Harford Friends School has appointed a highly regarded and experienced team of teacher-administrators to advance the school’s mission, vision, and service to its students and families. Karen De Mey, Cheryl Foley, and Clare Pitz comprise the academic administrative […]
Harford County Public School Teachers Awarded $27,000 in Grants to Help Prepare Next Generation of Local Scientists
From Harford County Public Schools: The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), Aberdeen Chapter, partners with Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) to help enhance the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) educational experience for students and to prepare them to be the next generation of scientists in Harford County. As part of this partnership, […]
Harford County Public Schools Teacher: “Let’s Cut the Budget – Not the Teachers”
The author is a veteran Harford County Public Schools teacher, who requested anonymity out of concerns about possible professional reprisals. The Dagger has verified the author’s identity. Teachers understand that America is in a deep recession and budgets are tight. We understand that the county does not have the funds for the fourth year in […]
Perkins: Harford County Public Schools Administrators “Farther and Farther Removed as They Climb the ‘Corporate Ladder'”
From Conor Perkins, Bel Air High School senior: How much involvement is too much involvement? There is no doubt in my mind that administrators truly know what is best for the school and countless times are forced to make the toughest decisions in the name of the school. However, there is also no doubt in […]
Cerveny Defeats Burbey, Re-Elected to Second Term as Harford County Education Association President
Randy Cerveny has been elected to a second, three-year term as president of the Harford County Education Association, earning 75 percent of the vote over challenger Ryan Burbey. Election results were released to HCEA members via e-mail on April 8. HCEA is the largest bargaining union in Harford County Public Schools, representing all teachers, guidance […]
