Author: Matt Pusatory (WUSA9), Jess Arnold, John Henry Teachers at Howard University called off plans to go on strike after reaching an agreement with administration early Wednesday morning. The Howard Teaching Faculty Union, which is represented […]
by: Lex Juarez WASHINGTON (WDVM) — As of Wednesday, March 16, wearing a mask in District of Columbia Public Schools is optional. The school system made the announcement on Friday, March 11, and received mixed reviews […]
By Kalman Hettleman State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury has pulled off a master stroke. He is asking the General Assembly to strengthen the ability of the Maryland State Department of Education to hire personnel and […]
By Elizabeth Shwe Following a federal investigation that revealed an alarming number of seclusion and restraint incidents in one Maryland school district, parents and disability advocates are renewing their push to ban the use of seclusion […]
Schoolchildren can be bare-faced if they wish next week in D.C. Public Schools. The indoor face mask mandate is lifted next week, letting DCPS students do the same as other school systems in the area. […]
Written by: Kate Ryan Montgomery County’s Board of Education is expected to lift the Maryland school system’s mask mandate during its meeting Tuesday. The school system telegraphed the likelihood of ending the requirement when it […]
Written by Kate Ryan Student members of Maryland boards of education are elected to add the student’s voice to their local school boards. But not all of them can vote. Maryland Del. Eric Luedtke, D-Montgomery, […]
Written by Kate Ryan Students in Maryland could get excused absences for taking a mental health day under a bill proposed in Annapolis. The legislation is sponsored by Del. Alonzo Washington, D-Prince George’s County. “Right […]
Prince George’s legislators have reached consensus on a bill that would abolish four appointed seats on the county board of education. If it passes, the retooled board would consist of nine elected members plus a […]
