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City proposes one school closure, scaling back grade levels at three others

By Erica L. Green, The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:40:35 GMT

Southside Academy High School would close this year under annual plan to restructure failing programs

Southside Academy High School would close this year under annual plan to restructure failing programs

Anne Arundel school board adopts Maxwell's budget request

By Joe Burris , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:01:00 GMT

Plan would add more than 60 teaching positions

The Anne Arundel County Board of Education voted Wednesday to approve Superintendent Kevin Maxwell's operating budget that would add more than 60 teaching positions and fully fund negotiated agreements with employee unions.

University of Baltimore launches recycling campaign

By Edward Gunts , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:52:51 GMT

Initiative asks Baltimoreans to vote for favorite sports legend

A new recycling campaign at the University of Baltimore is urging residents to vote with their trash.

Middle school 'mentor' arrested, charged with sex offense

By Luke Broadwater, The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:11:18 GMT

Man accused of groping girl inside parked car

A 44-year-old man who purportedly worked as a mentor for middle school students was held at the Baltimore City jail without bond Monday on sex offense charges, after a middle school girl told police he groped her.

Goucher student trails going into finals on 'Jeopardy!'

By David Zurawik — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:19:00 GMT

Last question on Monday's show knocks her out of lead

Goucher College senior Sarah Bart enters tonight's final on 'Jeopardy's College Championship' in second place, $8,200 behind the leader.

Towson Twitter ban comes as legislators move to protect student freedoms

By Chris Korman , The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:35:00 GMT

Towson coach Rob Ambrose says he's trying to protect players from violating NCAA rules

Towson coach Rob Ambrose says he's trying to protect players from violating NCAA rules

Md. grade school reverses ban on valentines

The Associated Press — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:03:00 GMT

WALKERSVILLE, Md. — Paper hearts are welcome again at a Frederick County elementary school after parents protested a ban on Valentine's Day cards.

Police officers mentoring children at Middle River school

By Mary Gail Hare , The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:24:00 GMT

They forge friendships with 12 children

When Baltimore County police squad cars arrive at Chase Elementary in Middle River, it is usually for a social call. Uniformed officers, carrying several bags of carryout from a local deli, head to the fifth-grade classroom.

Chesapeake High wrestling coach says he hasn't been told why he was removed

By Joe Burris , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:57:00 GMT

He says he has not been contacted by school board, which is investigating overnight tournament trip

Former Chesapeake High School wrestling coach Paul Tolle says the Anne Arundel County school system has not given him a full explanation for his removal from his post last month.

Howard County Red Cross chapter resells prom dresses

By Joe Burris , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:01:00 GMT

Donated dresses sold for low prices; proceeds go to Red Cross

One lucky girl looking for a prom dress could end up with a pageant gown worn by a reigning Miss Maryland, who has donated her pink, fluffy, beaded dress to Project Prom Dress.

College students rally to encourage education spending

By Michael Dresser , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:19:11 GMT

Event backs spending at community, private colleges

Students from two dozen schools urge lawmakers to avoid cuts

Mount Hebron teacher nominated for NAACP Image Award

By Joe Burris , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:56:59 GMT

Her novel is in outstanding literacy work category

Her novel is in outstanding literacy work category

MD students fight Keystone pipeline

Tim Wheeler — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Meet with Obama administration officials to press environmental concerns

Some of those environmental activists campaigning against the Keystone XL pipeline are on the young side.

Md. is No. 1 in number of graduates who pass AP exams

By Liz Bowie , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:45:57 GMT

But poor and black students don't have same access to tests

For the fourth year in a row, Maryland ranked No. 1 in the nation in the percentage of its graduating seniors who successfully passed the rigorous Advanced Placement exams, leaping further ahead of other top states.

Mitchell would create school construction authority

By Michael Dresser , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:43:00 GMT

If voters approve, agency would handle funding, issue bonds

A Baltimore delegate plans to introduce legislation to create an authority to oversee a new stream of school construction money that the city would get under a plan envisioned by schools CEO Andrés Alonso.

Nora Roberts makes 2nd gift to McDaniel College

The Associated Press — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:23:00 GMT

Romance novelist Nora Roberts has given a second $100,000 grant to McDaniel College in Westminster in less than a year.

Large number of city teachers receive unsatisfactory evaluations

By Erica L. Green, The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:16:00 GMT

Teachers believe it is attempt to avoid pay raises, but system says it is effort to help them become more effective

Teachers believe it is attempt to avoid pay raises, but system says it is effort to help them become more effective

School officials worried about amount of testing on the horizon

By Liz Bowie , The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:49:01 GMT

As MSA is being phased out, it will overlap with four assessments

In 2013-2014, a perfect storm of education reforms could make today's extensive state testing regimen seem like a snap.

UM Medical School program aimed at increasing primary care physicians

Andrea K. Walker — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:49:00 GMT

School receives $877,000 grant to help in effort

The University of Maryland School of Medicine will use a five-year $877,000 grant on a program to increase the number of students who enter primary care fields.

Fifth-graders take to the dance floor

By Mary Gail Hare , The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:58:00 GMT

Dance mania spreads to 26 Baltimore County elementary schools

About 90 fifth-graders at Gunpowder Elementary donned their best dancing duds for a recital, capping off a week of lessons in cha-cha, merengue, tango and swing at the Perry Hall school. Since the ballroom course was introduced six years ago at two Baltimore County schools, it has caught on, said Suzanne Henneman, dance resource teacher. The county has hired additional teachers to handle requests this year from 26 elementary schools that each paid $550 for five one-hour lessons. Student Samantha Jones said: "I thought it would be too weird being so close to boys. But it's really fun and I can't wait to show off for my family."

Bill would limit public information requests of professors

By Childs Walker , The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:06:45 GMT

Some open-government advocates are concerned about proposal

Some open-government advocates are concerned about proposal

McDaniel College set to break ground on new stadium project

By Jim Joyner, jjoyner@patuxent.com — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:12:00 GMT

Project will build two-story grandstand structure while retaining tailgate tradition

McDaniel College is scheduled to break ground this week on its new stadium project, designed to support Green Terror football, women's field hockey, men and women's lacrosse and men's and women's track and field, in addition to special events.

Harford teachers union, school board agree on bonus payment

By Steve Kilar, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:07:54 GMT

First $625 disbursement would be made two weeks after council, executive approve funding

Harford County's teachers union and school board reached a tentative deal Wednesday to amend this school year's contract to include half of the county executive's proposed bonus disbursement.

Some Howard superintendent candidates have asked about board controversy

By Joe Burris , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:06:26 GMT

But search firm head says effort to oust Allen Dyer is not deterring interest in the job

Some prospective candidates for the Howard County superintendent's job have asked about the school board's efforts to have a member removed, according to the head of the firm helping with the search.

City principals among lowest-paid school leaders in the state

By Erica L. Green, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:54:00 GMT

School, union officials say that new contract will make salaries more competitive

Despite unprecedented amount of responsibility, their average salary has remained among the lowest in the state.