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New York releases, publishes teacher evaluations
And Baltimore city educators thought the sky fell when The Sun published salary information... In case you hadn't heard what is sure to be one of the most explosive education stories of the year, New York City has released the value-added evaluation...Tags: American Federation of Teachers, The New York Times, New York City, Concerts, Music
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Some schools implement minimum grading policy
The Anne Arundel County teachers union is criticizing the school system's decision to allow some schools to set their own minimum benchmarks for grades, saying that the practice may undermine countywide standards of excellence. School officials said that...Tags: Teachers, Teaching and Learning, PTA, Annapolis, Severna Park
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'Doom and gloom' projected for Balto. Co. schools funding
Even after slashing nearly 200 teaching positions, Baltimore County schools are facing another projected budget shortfall for next year and will have to make millions of dollars in cuts, the school board learned Saturday. Baltimore County schools chief...Tags: Job Layoffs, Layoffs and Downsizing, Unemployment, Wages and Pensions, Health Insurance Cost
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Anne Arundel Council rejects school board's request to reshuffle funds for teacher salaries
As Anne Arundel school board members discussed efforts to address the achievement gap in the system on Wednesday, they called upon county citizens to not only get involved but to understand that the arduous task needs to be properly funded. The board's...Tags: Local Government, Anne Arundel County, Wages and Pensions, Teaching and Learning, Contracts
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Baltimore County average teacher salary is lowest among large systems
Baltimore County's average teacher salary is the lowest among large school systems in Maryland, but its two top officials are some of the highest-paid, according to data collected by the state.
On average, teachers in the county earn $60,272 — less...Tags: Dorchester County, Layoffs and Downsizing, Joe A. Hairston, Kate Walsh, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland)
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Maryland identified as a leader in teacher evaluations
Maryland is one of 17 states leading a movement to evaluate teachers based on student performance in the classroom, but the state doesn't require a teacher to be evaluated on an annual basis, according to a new report. The National Council on Teacher...Tags: Entertainment Events, Baltimore County, Bowie, Teaching and Learning, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers
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Teachers union ratifies agreement
A tentative agreement between the Howard County Board of Education and the Howard County Education Association has been ratified by the teachers union, HCEA announced Monday, July 25. HCEA, which represents teachers and other certificated employees in...Tags: Local Government, Elections, Unions, Wages and Pensions, Teaching and Learning
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Howard teachers union ratifies tentative agreement
The Howard County teachers union has ratified a tentative agreement with the county Board of Education, officials from both sides said Tuesday. The Howard County Education Association, which also represents counselors, interpreters and secretaries, voted...Tags: Layoffs and Downsizing, Elections, Unions, Howard County
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Robert A. Gibson, educator
Baltimore Sun reporterRobert A. Gibson, a retired educator and former superintendent of Cecil County public schools, died Nov. 4 of spinal cancer at his home in Port Herman. He was 93. The son of farmers, Dr. Gibson was born and raised in Rising Sun. After graduating from...Tags: Cancer, Teachers, Bel Air (Harford, Maryland), Columbia University, University of Maryland, College Park
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Balto. teachers union head: Rolley's voucher plan isn't the answer
Mayoral candidate Otis Rolley III announced last week his "platform" on the future of education for Baltimore City's youth. The cornerstone of Mr. Rolley's plan is a pledge to fund a private school voucher program to address what he has characterized as...Tags: Maryland, Phoenix (Maricopa, Arizona), New York City, Otis Rolley, African Americans
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School violence appalls officials
Sun reporterThe trouble began, Jolita Berry said, when she asked a girl in one of her art classes at Reginald F. Lewis High School to sit down. The student did not obey, coming closer to confront the teacher. "She said she's gonna bang me," Berry said. "I said,...Tags: Thurgood Marshall, Justice System, Sheila Dixon, Cell Phones, Juvenile Delinquency
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Teachers union backs slots referendum
Sun reportersThe state teachers union voted late Friday night to support voter approval of slot machine gambling in a November referendum, the union announced yesterday. Maryland State Teachers Association President Clara Floyd said in a statement that the referendum...Tags: Labor Disputes, Casino and Gambling Industry, Lotteries, Martin O'Malley, Thomas V. Mike Miller
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