| News From The Board, October 27, 2009 | | October was Parent Involvement Month. Later this month, November 19th will be National Parent Involvement Day. The Board discusses the issue, the Gifted and Talented program, and remembers the late Blair Ewing. |
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| Parent Involvement, October 5, 2009 | | Students, parents, and educators celebrate Parent Involvement month in October, and look ahead to National Parent Involvement Matters Day on November 19th. State Schools Superintendent Nancy Grasmick visits Talbott Springs Elementary in Howard County. |
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| Project Search, September 22, 2009 | | Project Search showcases three young Baltimore City students with disabilities -- all involved in an innovative program to help them get jobs through internships. The effort features the combined effort of the Maryland State Department of Education's Division of Rehabilitation Services with the Baltimore City School system, prospective employers, and the Arc of Baltimore. |
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| News From The Board, September 21, 2009 | | The Board reviews High School Assessment data for the first year seniors in Maryland were required to pass. Also, graduation rates improve, and snapshots of principals of the year! |
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| Highland ES - Blue Ribbon, September 15, 2009 | | Highland ES in Silver Spring, and five other schools in Maryland earn Blue Ribbon status -- and all are named National Blue Ribbon Schools of Distinction as well. Maryland Schools Superintendent Nancy Grasmick joins U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan for the celebration. |
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| News From The Board, August 25, 2009 | | News From the Board in August looks at the MSA science scores in the second year of that test, the Board discusses college preparation in light of national test scores released, and more. |
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| News From The Board, July 21, 2009 | | News From The Board in July examines sparkling MSA results, debates 'Persistently Dangerous' & names the Baltimore City schools categorized as such, looks at the results of a final report on Professional Development, greets new Board members, and more. |
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| Powered by Me! - Playing Safe, Fair, & Sober Conference, June 24, 2009 | | The Powered by Me! conference features a special emphasis this year on female athletes, and dangers they face with diet and alcohol. Also featured: Orioles star Nick Markakis. |
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| News from the Board, June 23, 2009 | | Board News in June looks at the effort to build a Longitudinal Data System in Maryland, Alternative Governance in two schools, awards, recognition, retiring Board Members and more. |
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| Dropout Prevention Leadership Summit, June 22, 2009 | | MSDE joins with the group America's Promise to co-sponsor a statewide Dropout Prevention Leadership Summit. The event at Randallstown High School in Baltimore County features representatives from all Maryland jurisdictions, in an effort to find new solutions to the problem. |
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| 2009-2010 Teachers of the Year, May 28, 2009 | | The Maryland State Board of Education meets and congratulates the 24 Maryland Teachers of the Year. In October, Maryland will select from this group a single Teacher of the Year to represent the state in the national competition. |
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| News From the Board, May 27, 2009 | | News From The Board in May looks at the rapidly dwindling numbers of high school seniors still needing to meet High School Assessment requirements, five more plans for Alternative Governance in 3 school systems, a new Physical Education VSC, and student senators. It also includes the 2009-10 Maryland Teachers of the Year! |
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| Comcast Parent Involvement Matters Award, May 8, 2009 | | Queen Anne's County's Wendy Panor wins the Parent Involvement Matters Award at a gala celebration in Columbia. Comcast and the State Department of Education host the evening -- held at Columbia's Wilde Lake High School -- honoring and featuring proud parents from across Maryland. |
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| News From The Board, March 24, 2009 | | Board News in March features an update on the remaining high school seniors facing an HSA deadline; a report from Early Childhood on the progress of the Maryland Model for School Readiness, and some great moments with the Milken winners, the Superintendent of the Year, and more. |
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| Special Session, March 11, 2009 | | In a special session called by the Maryland Board of Education, the Board and MSDE talk through the 7-point plan laid out by the Governor at the February meeting. |
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| News From The Board, February 24, 2009 | | News From The Board features a visit from Governor Martin O'Malley as he unveils a seven-point plan for education in Maryland. Also, Maryland's policy on bullying, and Board Briefs includes fine moments with Dr. Lelia Allen and philanthropist and Whiting Turner CEO Willard Hackerman. |
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| News From The Board, January 27, 2009 | | Board News in January looks briefly at the results of a study by MGT of America on the effect of increased aid to education in Maryland. Also, an upbeat report by Baltimore schools CEO Andres Alonso, and the 'budget ride' as only Budget Director Steve Brooks can describe it. |
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| Maryland #1!, January 7, 2009 | | Education Week, the premier education journal, ranks Maryland #1 in the nation in its annual 'Quality Counts' survey. And MGT of America reports the money and accountability Maryland funnels toward education are producing results. |
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| News From The Board, December 17, 2008 | | Board News in December defines the requirements for an HSA waiver, and looks at a successful Bridge Plan in Charles County, teacher staffing, Master Plan updates, and Title 1 and Blue Ribbon honorees! |
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| Harford County Teacher Wins $25,000 Milken Award, November 20, 2008 | | Harford County's Christian Slattery, a vocal music teacher at Hall's Cross Roads Elementary in Aberdeen, Maryland, wins a $25,000 no-strings-attached National Award from the Milken Family Foundation. See the surprise announcement and Slattery's reaction! |
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| Comcast & MSDE Launch Parent Involvement Matters Awards, November 19, 2008 | | Comcast and MSDE team for the 2nd year in a row to launch the Parent Involvement Matters Awards. Nominations are now open to all Maryland parents. A parent representative from every school system in the state will honored next spring, with one overall winner chosen to represent Maryland. |
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| News From The Board, October 30, 2008 | | News From The Board in October consists of the debate surrounding the High School Assessments. Superintendents Andres Alonso, Jerry Weast, Joe Hairston, Dep. Sup't. William Hite, and former Superintendent Carl Roberts appeared before the State Board. The Board rejected a motion to delay the HSA's by one year. |
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| Master Plan Updates, October 29, 2008 | | This video illustrates the process of preparing and reviewing annual updates to Master Plans by Maryland school systems and MSDE. It was prepared for new members of the State Board and shown at the October meeting. |
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| News From The Board, September 23, 2008 | | September's Board News include a thorough history and discussion of the High School Assessments, one month before this year's results are due. Also included, Maryland considers pre-school for all children, and Board Briefs. |
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| News from the Board, August 26, 2008 | | News from the Board in August takes a look at the MSA success story in 2008, the challenges of the High School Assessments, and more great news regarding scores on both Advanced Placement and ACT tests. |
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| News From The Board, July 15, 2008 | | News From The Board in July celebrates the across-the-board improvement on the 2007-2008 Maryland School Assessments. Also: new Board members and more. |
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| News From The Board, June 24, 2008 | | Board News in June takes a look at 'The Critical Middle,' a report on middle school, celebrates elementary school Principals of the Year, highlights a Frederick County high schooler's award in literature, and recognizes Comcast Parent Involvement award winners. |
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| Summit for School Safety Solutions, June 3, 2008 | | State Schools Superintendent Dr. Nancy Grasmick and Rep. Elijah Cummings convene a summit on school safety. The day-long conference at UMBC draws educators, law enforcement and national experts to discuss solutions to safety issues in schools. |
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| Teachers of the Year, 2008-2009, May 29, 2008 | | Here are the 2008-2009 Maryland Teachers of the Year from all school jurisdictions, as they appeared before the Maryland State Board of Education. |
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| News From The Board, May 28, 2008 | | Board News in May features the 2008-2009 Teachers of the Year. It also includes alternative governance plans, fine arts, professional development, personal awards and goodbyes to several prominent educators. |
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| News From The Board, April 28, 2008 | | Rebecca Bell 'greens' the Board, it approves restructuring plans for nine schools in three systems, discusses the Task Force report on African American males, and Rocco Aiello of St. Mary's County wins a national award. All in Board News April. |
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| Safe, Fair, & Sober - The Danger of Steroids, April 18, 2008 | | Brenda Marrero of Vacaville, California, who lost her son to steroid abuse, warns of the dangers at 'Safe, Fair, and Sober.' Orioles' 2nd baseman Brian Roberts also talks candidly to high school students at the conference in Timonium. |
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| Comcast Parent Involvement Matters Awards, April 17, 2008 | | Comcast and the Maryland State Department of Education partner to honor 23 parents from around the state nominated for their service to school and community. See the announcement in Annapolis of the inaugural Comcast Parent Involvement Matters winner! |
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| Cecil Elementary-Blue Ribbon School, April 15, 2008 | | Cecil Elementary welcomes Governor Martin O'Malley, State Schools Superintendent Nancy Grasmick and Baltimore City Schools CEO Andres Alonso. All celebrate Cecil's status as one of six Maryland Blue Ribbon schools. |
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| News From The Board, March 25, 2008 | | In March, the Board approved alternative governance plans for nine Prince George's County schools, honored Anne Arundel County science teacher Wendy Scheleur, and MSDE's own Glennor Shirley. Action items included the fall athletic season, the High School Assessments and more. |
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| News From The Board, February 26, 2008 | | The Board approves the restructuring plan for Annapolis High School, gets a briefing on BRAC, good news performance news regarding the Advanced Placement tests taken by high school seniors, and Baltimore City's annual report. All now in widescreen 16:9. |
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| News From The Board, January 29, 2008 | | Recognition of Maryland's Top 3 finish in Education Week's 'Quality Counts' survey, the interim report on 'Bridge To Excellence' funding, expanded kindergarten proposals, and Milken winners top January's News From The Board. |
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| Maryland Quality Lauded by Education Week, January 10, 2008 | | In the 12th annual 'Quality Counts' survey, the periodical Education Week ranks Maryland in the top three states. The national education newspaper says Maryland, Massachusetts and New York "lead the pack." |
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| News From The Board, December 20, 2007 | | Highlights of News From the Board in December include Dr. Nancy Grasmick's contract renewal, preliminary approval of Master Plans for all school systems, a discussion of disabled athletes, Distinguished Title 1 schools, and Maryland's Superintendent of the Year, Harford County's Jacqueline Haas! (Presented (in WMV) for the first time in Widescreen). |
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| News From The Board, September 25, 2007 | | News From The Board in September involves a robust discussion of the HSA's; the results, the Bridge Plan, and the options. |
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| News From The Board, August 28, 2007 | | News from the Board highlights the High School Assessment scores, and a new Bridge Plan to help students having difficulty. Also featured: the report from the English Composition Task Force, USHYEE, and hear from Miriam Silverman celebrating her 90th birthday! |
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| High School Assessments: How Charles County Is Helping Students, August 18, 2007 | | Visit Westlake High School for conversations with students, teachers, the principal and Charles County educators. They'll provide an inside-the-classroom look at a positive and proactive plan to help students pass the High School Assessments. |
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| News From The Board, July 24, 2007 | | Board News in July features four new members, and a new President and Vice President. Washington County Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Morgan's talk about the HSA's, a skit about Maryland History Day, persistently dangerous schools, and Steve Brooks' new job, among other things also are featured. |
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| News From The Board, June 26, 2007 | | Students continue to improve scores on the Maryland School Assessment tests. That highlights News From The Board in June, along with an update on Reading First, and appearances by superintendents from Prince George's and Harford counties to talk about the HSA's. Also, student artwork adorns the windows along Baltimore Street, and the Board bids farewell to four departing members. |
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| News From The Board, May 30, 2007 | | News From The Board in May features presentations on the High School Assessments by Superintendents Carl Roberts of Cecil County, and Kevin Maxwell of Anne Arundel. Also, among other items, the Board recognizes all two dozen new Maryland Teachers of the Year! |
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| Comics In The Classroom, May 3, 2007 | | Fourth graders from George Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale in Harford County visit the Geppi Entertainment Museum downtown by Camden Yards, as Schools Superintendent Nancy Grasmick launches the "Comics In The Classroom" initiative. |
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| News From The Board, April 24, 2007 | | News From The Board in April opens with presentations from Baltimore and Montgomery counties regarding the High School Assessments. Also, hear from 'Bay Ambassadors' at Pot Spring Elementary, updates on libraries and computer technology in schools, and a special recognition for Charlie Benjamin of OSTC. |
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| News From The Board, March 27, 2007 | | Board News in March opens with an engaging presentation from Charles County on the High School Assessments. Also: PSAT's & AP courses, the success of Early Childhood Education, student delegates to the U.S. Senate from Severna Park and Burtonsville, and the Chinese Guest Teacher program in St. Mary's County. |
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| News From The Board, February 28, 2007 | | A lengthy discussion on the High School Assessments tops Board News in February. Also included, a new professional development guide, a 'Librarian of the Year,' and a retrospective on the long and distinguished career of the late Walter Sondheim, Jr. |
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| Pride Re-Launch at Fallston High School, February 22, 2007 | | Join world champion figure skater Kimmie Meissner and other education role models at Fallston High School as they watch five new public service television spots re-launching Maryland's Pride in Public Schools campaign. |
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| Port Curriculum, February 20, 2007 | | MSDE unveils the new Port of Baltimore History Curriculum at Crofton Woods Elementary School. The effort, in cooperation with the Port of Baltimore Tricentennial Committee, celebrates 300 years with plans for the launch of courses in Social Studies/History, Environmental Science, Geography, and Economics. |
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| News From The Board, January 30, 2007 | | A visit by the Baltimore City CEO, Project "Lead The Way," the Superintendent of the Year, and an interim report on the "Bridge To Excellence" highlights Board News in January. |
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| News From the Board, December 13, 2006 | | Board News in December features highlights of the following: winning moments and comments from the two Maryland teachers who won Milken National Educator Awards; updates on Technology, Master Plans, Early Childhood, a long-awaited task force report on African American males, and a delightful visit from the National Teacher of the Year. |
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| 'Live It' Diet & Nutrition Campaign Launch, November 14, 2006 | | Enjoy the Baltimore Ravens' Todd Heap, see Maryland Schools Superintendent Nancy Grasmick exercising with students, and watch the Orioles Bird goofing in a stadium packed with students for the launch of the 'Live It' campaign. |
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| High School Assessments: What You Should Know, November 2, 2006 | | This video explains the High School Assessments. It details what they are, the scores needed to pass, and why they are necessary. It is intended as a tool for parents, teachers, and students. |
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| News From The Board, October 24, 2006 | | Board News in October features reports on teaching staffing, online learning, HSA courses online, AYP, and Principals of the Year. |
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| News From the Board, September 26, 2006 | | Recognition for two student winners of Maryland & National History Day Awards tops September's Board News. There are updates as well on Technology Literacy, Baltimore City's Facilities Master Plan, and other exciting items from Board Briefs. |
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| Dr. Grasmick and First Lady Kendel Ehrlich Visit Montebello ES, September 18, 2006 | | State Schools Superintendent Dr. Nancy Grasmick welcomes First Lady Kendel L. Ehrlich for a visit to Montebello Elementary School. |
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| Career, Choices, and the High School Assessments, September 8, 2006 | | Dr. Nancy Grasmick visits North Point High School in Charles County to talk with students. The give-and-take includes career choices, courses, the High School Assessments and more. |
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| News From The Board, August 29, 2006 | | A visit by Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. highlights the one-day meeting of the State Board in August. He proposes merit pay for teachers, and a professional development program for principals. |
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| First Day of School, Prince George's County, August 21, 2006 | | Students at Rosa Parks Elementary in Hyattsville and Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School in Upper Marlboro head to classes to open the 2006-2007 school year. Maryland Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. and State Schools Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick visit, and a new member of the state board of education is named. |
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| DORS Helps Eastern Shore Farmer With Disability, August 16, 2006 | | Travel to the tiny Eastern Shore town of Eden, just south of Salisbury, to see how the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) has helped James 'JR' McGrath. He suffered a severe accident on his 100-year old family farm two years ago, but still is able to run it with the help of DORS, a division of the Maryland State Department of Education. |
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| New Teacher Induction, Baltimore County, August 15, 2006 | | Baltimore County hosts its New Teacher Induction Program at Randallstown High School. More than 800 teachers participate in introductory professional development sessions to prepare them for the new school year. |
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| A Conversation With Teachers, August 1, 2006 | | Maryland Schools Superintendent Nancy Grasmick and National Teacher of the Year Kim Oliver visit teachers at Loch Raven Technical Academy in Baltimore County during Teacher Appreciation Week this spring. Some of that conversation was recorded and is presented here. |
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| Maryland Offers Alternative to High School Assessments, July 26, 2006 | | The Maryland State Department of Education, with the preliminary approval of the U.S. Department of Education, this fall offers high school students another option for passing HSA's. The announcement is made by Maryland Schools Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick at Watkins Mill High School in Montgomery County. |
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| News From The Board, July 18, 2006 | | News From The Board in July focuses on the efforts to improve education in Baltimore city and welcomes new interim CEO Charlene Cooper Boston. |
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| News From The Board, June 20, 2006 | | June News From The Board features the release of MSA scores, which improved in each of the two dozen Maryland school systems, an update on the growing list of charter schools in Maryland, a Social Studies curriculum, promotions within MSDE, and more. |
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| News From The Board, May 23, 2006 | | The presentation of Maryland 2006-2007 Teachers of the Year highlights May Board News! See your local winner. Hear about the state's preparation for a possible flu pandemic and a shortage of principals. As well, meet the two students who represented Maryland's Youth Senate program and the teachers who won Presidential Awards in Math and Science. |
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| Teachers of the Year @ Camden Yards, May 13, 2006 | | The 2005-2006 Teachers of the Year end their reign in Maryland with a visit to see the Orioles at Camden Yards. The current Maryland and National Teacher of the Year, Kim Oliver of Montgomery County, throws out the first pitch. |
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| Maryland Celebrates Kim Oliver, National Teacher of the Year, May 1, 2006 | | Maryland Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., State Schools Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick and others welcome Montgomery County's Kim Oliver, just named National Teacher of the Year, to Annapolis. The music is by the Bethesda Chevy Chase High School strings. |
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| News From the Board, April 25, 2006 | | News From The Board welcomes Olympian and World Champion figure skater, Kimmie Meissner! The Fallston High School junior won the world title in Calgary, Alberta. Her performance and remarks from Kimmie herself, highlight the April board meeting. |
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| News From The Board, March 29, 2006 | | In March, News From The Board outlines corrective actions and measures to improve achievement in Baltimore City schools. It applauds the success of the Crossroads school, and Board Briefs highlights more topics including 'Superintendent of the Year'. |
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| Dr. Grasmick Visits Child Care Center, March 27, 2006 | | Dr. Grasmick visits Downtown Baltimore Child Care, Inc. with Assistant Superintendent Rolf Grafwallner. Executive Director Margo Sipes emphasizes the three things parents should look for in child care, and Dr. Grasmick the importance of early learning in preparing children for school. |
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| Secretary Spellings Proposes NCLB Change, December 14, 2005 | | U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings, accompanied by Maryland Schools Superintendent Nancy Grasmick, visits Guilford Elementary School in Columbia, Howard County. Spellings announces a proposal to change regulations regarding Special Education students and No Child Left Behind. |
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| Superintendent Comments on Master Plan & Baltimore City, December 7, 2005 | | Dr. Nancy Grasmick spoke with reporters today regarding the rejection of Baltimore City's Master Plan update at the December 6th meeting of the Maryland State Board of Education. |
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| 'I Want To Know' Campaign Re-Launch, November 28, 2005 | | First Lady Kendel S. Ehrlich and Maryland Schools Superintendent Nancy Grasmick visit Loch Raven High School in Baltimore County to re-launch the 'I Want To Know' campaign. It asks that students sign a pledge to communicate openly with their parents and avoid smoking, alcohol and illegal drugs. |
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| Citigroup 'Friends of Maryland Education' 2005, November 15, 2005 | | Citigroup and the Maryland State Department of Education announce the five "Friends of Maryland Education" awards for 2005. The event includes comments from all the winners at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel. |
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| Milken Award Winner, October 28, 2005 | | Kelly Smith of Dulaney High School in Baltimore County wins the $25,000 Milken Award from the Milken Family Foundation. Smith, an educator for 18 years, chairs the English Department at Dulaney. The 'no-strings-attached' award is one of 100 given to teachers across America each year. |
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| News From The Board, October 26, 2005 | | News From the Board features the First Lady of Maryland Kendel S. Ehrlich speaking about the Maryland Adolescent Survey, the Maryland Cares Campaign, the Baltimore City audit settlement, changes in interscholastic athletic travel and more. |
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| Maryland Children Give 1.3 Million for Katrina Aid, October 17, 2005 | | Maryland students collect $1.3 million dollars to aid the relief effort for victims of Hurricane Katrina. The campaign, a first-of-its-kind effort, was called the Maryland Kids Care Campaign. Dr. Nancy Grasmick announced the results at Bollman Bridge Elementary in Howard County. |
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| News From The Board, September 26, 2005 | | News From the Board features MSDE's effort to help victims of hurricane Katrina, and to target Katrina Relief aid to schools in the stricken area. Also featured: updates on Service Learning, Career & Technology, the Principals' Academy, and the changes surrounding the division of Early Childhood Development. |
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| Dr. Grasmick Visits Furman Templeton Elementary, September 1, 2005 | | Dr. Grasmick salutes the success of Furman Templeton Elementary in Baltimore City. The school is one of three Edison Partnership schools (Furman Templeton, Gilmor, & Montibello Elementaries) that have made dramatic improvements. Furman Templeton and Montibello left the school improvement list this year. Gilmor will move off the list next year if it makes Adequate Yearly Progress. |
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| News From The Board, August, August 30, 2005 | | The Governor's visit to MSDE regarding Special Education in Baltimore City highlights Board News in August. Other items include HSA results, M-PAC's final report, a BCPS update, and Board Briefs. |
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| Dr. Grasmick Visits Scotts Branch Elementary, August 29, 2005 | | Dr. Grasmick visits Scotts Branch Elementary on the first day of school in Baltimore County. She congratulates students on their success on the Maryland School Assessments. |
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| Dr. Grasmick Visits Glenarden Woods Elementary, August 22, 2005 | | Dr. Grasmick visits Glenarden Woods Elementary on the first day of school in Prince George's County. MSDE PRIDE in Public Schools spokesperson Marina Harrison also is featured. |
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| Dr. Grasmick Welcomes Dr. Harry Fogle, August 22, 2005 | | Maryland Schools Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick names Dr. Harry Fogle, a highly respected special educator from Carroll County, to lead the MSDE team to improve special education in Baltimore City. Her comments were made at Glenarden Woods Elementary, on the first day of school in Prince George's County |
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| News From The Board, July 19, 2005 | | Maryland names six Baltimore schools 'persistently dangerous,' requiring them to develop corrective action plans immediately and offer parents the option of transferring their children. The Maryland State Department of Education wins national praise for alignment with No Child Left Behind. MSDE also outlines its Strategic Plan, and Board Briefs includes the election of officers. |
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| Rehabilitation Services, July 19, 2005 | | This video highlights the work of MSDE's Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS).
A critical component within MSDE, DORS provides career guidance and assessment, vocational training, job placement and numerous support services to Maryland citizens with disabilities. DORS places the highest priority on serving high school students with disabilities who are transitioning from school to work, higher education or vocational training. |
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| MSDE Strategic Goals, July 19, 2005 | | State Schools Superintendent Nancy Grasmick outlines the goals of the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) for the next five years. As you'll see in this video, everyone at MSDE has a part in making Maryland a national leader in public education. |
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| MSDE Correctional Education, July 19, 2005 | | This video highlights Maryland's Correctional Education program; in particular, the story of two men and how they are helped as they work within the program. It also focuses on MSDE's educational role at the Hickey School. |
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| Public Libraries, July 19, 2005 | | Check out the services public libraries perform in Maryland. A new statewide library card is the latest addition by MSDE's Division of Library Development and Services (DLDS), which outlines its goals for the coming years. |
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| News From The Board, June 28, 2005 | | MSA results, updates on Fine Arts, Social Studies and Baltimore City, an employee who retires after 36 years, and a goodbye to 2 board members highlight Board News in June. |
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| The Alternate Maryland School Assessment, June 7, 2005 | | This video explains the procedures and rationale for the administration of the Alternate Maryland School Assessment, or Alt-MSA. Unlike the standard Maryland School Assessment, the Alt-MSA is administered over a period of months to approximately 5,000 Maryland students. Co-hosts Martin Kehe and Sharon Hall of the Maryland State Department of Education deliver the instructions in an easy-to-watch format that can be downloaded and easily saved to your desktop. |
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| News From The Board, May 24, 2005 | | Teachers of the Year, charter schools, Chesapeake Bay Teachers of the Year, early admission to kindergarten, a science curriculum, Principals of the Year, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the national PTA; all highlight a Board session jammed with issues, people and good music. |
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| Maryland Wins $2.5 Million for Advanced Placement, May 13, 2005 | | Maryland wins $2.5 million dollars over three years for its winning grant application for Advanced Placement courses. U.S. Deputy Education Secretary Nina Rees comes toting a check, and the state is all smiles. |
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| I Want To Know/Live Clean, May 11, 2005 | | At a Wilde Lake High School pep rally, Maryland's Teen Advisory Council launches a campaign for 2005-2006 called 'I Want To Know/Live Clean.' It encourages parent/student communication about underage drinking and substance abuse. |
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| The Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building, April 27, 2005 | | Governor Robert L. Ehrlich surprises State Schools Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick with the announcement the State Education building on Baltimore Street has been renamed in her honor. See the moment, some funny asides with the Governor and Comptroller, and the photo essay courtesy of MSDE's Lynda Lowry and Bill Reinhard. |
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| Statewide Library Card, April 7, 2005 | | Maryland's public libraries have now issued a statewide library card. It's called the MPOWER card, and it's good at any of the 174 libraries throughout the state. Here's a look at its introduction at the new Odenton branch in Anne Arundel County. |
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| News From The Board, April 19, 2005 | | A teacher at the Hickey School saves a co-worker's life, beautiful pictures of award-winning student writers and Service Stars, a "1st in the nation" statewide library card, a science debate and music, all in April's News From The Board! |
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| 'Take 15 for the Health of It', March 24, 2005 | | 'Take 15 for the Health Of It' is a statewide initiative to help Maryland schools and families better focus on nutrition, exercise, and good health. The kickoff included the First Lady of Maryland, Kendel Ehrlich, at Hereford Middle School in Baltimore County. |
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| News From The Board, March 22, 2005 | | Miss Maryland USA gets competitive, student delegates tell funny stories, and a bit of business thrown in highlight the board report in March. |
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| M-PAC Forums, M-PAC History, March 18, 2005 | | This video traces the history of Maryland's Parent Advisory Council (M-PAC). State Schools Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick created M-PAC in 2003. In the days and weeks ahead, M-PAC's preliminary recommendations on how best to get parents more involved in the education of their children will be presented in all 24 Maryland school districts. The video has an introduction by M-PAC President Esther Parker. |
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| News From The Board, February 22, 2005 | | Maryland's Parent Advisory Council tops News From The Board in February. Also, details regarding changes in graduation requirements, the HSA's, and NCLB. |
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| Pilot African American Curriculum, February 2, 2005 | | MSDE TV visits the class of Cliff Coulter at Joppatowne Elementary in Harford County. He teaches a lesson from the new pilot African American curriculum. Joppatowne Elementary is one of a number of schools where the pilot curriculum is now being used. |
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| News From The Board, January 25, 2005 | | Student semi-finalists, Ed Root, Advanced Placement, and Milken Award winners provide highlights to the first Board meeting of the new year. |
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| News From The Board, December 7, 2004 | | See the winning moment when MSDE's Marina Harrison is crowned "Miss Maryland USA," her appearance before the Board, and the rest of the Board News including a meeting at the new African American Museum in Baltimore. |
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| 2004 Friends of Maryland Education, November 15, 2004 | | Citigroup and the Maryland State Department of Education honor five "Friends of Maryland Education." The awards are in these five categories: Individual, Freeman Hrabowski; Organization, Maryland Business Roundtable for Education; Media/Broadcast, Comcast MD/DE; Media/Print, Diamond Comic Distributors; and Government, Sen. Paul Sarbanes. Music by the Pikesville High School String Ensemble. |
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| News From The Board!, October 26, 2004 | | Four 'Ed's' make news in the Board Room, music accompanies Master Plans, and Ronn gets a "Little Help from His Friends." |
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| Dr. Grasmick Receives Woodrow Wilson Award, October 22, 2004 | | The Johns Hopkins University Alumni Association presents Dr. Nancy Grasmick with its Woodrow Wilson Award for Distinguished Government Service. Past recipients of the award include Surgeon General Antonia Novello, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, and NAACP President Kweisi Mfume. |
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| Maryland's Parent Advisory Council, October 13, 2004 | | Adam Kernan-Schloss outlines the goals of Maryland's Parent Advisory Council (M-PAC). The video includes the first-ever meeting of M-PAC led by Dr. Nancy Grasmick. |
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| First Day of School, Baltimore City, September 7, 2004 | | Excited students get a story surprise at Mt. Washington Elementary on the first Day of school in Mrs. Goldman's class. They learn that things are not always what they seem. |
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| News from the Board, September 28, 2004 | | MSA scores for grades 4,6, & 7, a Baltimore schools update, and new faces at MSDE. Ed Root spouts acronyms. Music to boot. |
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| GED Online!, September 1, 2004 | | The Maryland State Department of Education has launched GED Online! It's a new option for those preparing for GED tests. GED graduates talk about their experiences and the President of Phillips Foods talks about the benefits of the GED program. GED Online! begins in September in Calvert, Charles, Queen Anne's, and St. Mary's counties. |
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| First Day of School & Pride Launch, August 30, 2004 | | MSDE launches the "PRIDE: Maryland Public Schools" campaign with first-day-of-school visits to Padonia International Elementary in Baltimore County, and Solley Elementary in Anne Arundel County. We talk with parents, students, and see the new Pride public service announcements produced by Comcast! |
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| News From The Board, August 24, 2004 | | The Board looks closely at the new law to 'follow the dollar' in the local school systems. It places 16 Baltimore schools on probation because of statistics pointing toward a 'persistently dangerous' designation. Restructuring, and Board Briefs round out the report. |
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| News From The Board, July 21, 2004 | | The investigative panel reports its findings on the Baltimore City school budget deficit. The Board elects new officers, and the Board sets standards for the Maryland School Assessment. |
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| Summer Teacher Institute, African American Curriculum, June 30, 2004 | | More than a hundred teachers from around the state gather at the Tremont Plaza Hotel for a three-day Summer Teacher Institute. The purpose is to review and become familiar with the new African American Curriculum, being piloted this fall in select Maryland schools. |
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| Charter Schools Announcement, June 22, 2004 | | The United States Department of Education announces a $3.8 million grant, the first installment in a three-year plan to federally fund charter schools in Maryland. Maryland Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. and State Schools Superintendent Nancy Grasmick accept. Music provided by the string ensemble of the state's only public charter school to date, Monocacy Valley Montessori Public Charter School. |
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| State Celebrates Advanced Placement Gains, June 18, 2004 | | Maryland celebrates the increasing participation by minorities in Advanced Placement courses. Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., State Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick, and College Board President Gaston Caperton join student Melissa Lugo in a statehouse ceremony. |
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| News From The Board, June 15, 2004 | | Highlights of the June meeting include very promising results of the 2nd administration of the Maryland School Assessment, the debate and final vote to link High School Assessments to a Maryland diploma, this year's Regina Milio Scholars, and other assorted news items. |
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| Harcourt Achieve Book Donation, May 25, 2004 | | The publisher, Harcourt Achieve donates books to Maryland schools through the Achievement Initiative for Maryland Minority Students (AIMMS) program. Students celebrate on a scorcher of a day at Woodmoor Elementary in Baltimore County. |
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| News From The Board, May 25, 2004 | | The debate over passing High School Assessments draws scores of public speakers, the Board cancels a contract, and we get an update on Maryland Summer Centers. But the highlight is two dozen candidates for Maryland Teacher of the Year. |
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| Harvest for the Hungry, May 20, 2004 | | A string ensemble from Leonardtown High School in St. Mary's County serenaded students gathered to celebrate a record-setting Harvest for the Hungry food drive. The winners of a newly instituted writing contest talked about their projects against the beautiful backdrop inside the Statehouse. |
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| Teacher Appreciation Day at Norwood Elementary, May 5, 2004 | | Principal Harry Walker welcomes State Superintendent Nancy Grasmick and Baltimore County Superintendent Joe Hairston for a Teacher Appreciation Assembly during Teacher Appreciation Week. The students however, steal the show. |
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| News From The Board, April 20, 2004 | | Ten high school seniors appear before the Board to collect writing prizes, the Phoenix project churns out more renovated computers, Baltimore City updates how it's handling its budget shortfall, and we hear from the Maryland Historical Society, where day two of the Board meetings were held. Also, the Board celebrates 'Brown vs. Board' and the Environmental 'Teacher of the Year.' |
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| Family Involvement Conference, April 20, 2004 | | Hundreds of people gather from around the state to share ideas on how to keep parents, students, teachers, and administrators involved in school improvement. |
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| HSA: Test Administration & Coordination, April 14, 2004 | | MSDE's Assessment Branch Operations Manager Martin Kehe guides teachers through the steps of administering HSA's. Students from James Hubert Blake High School in Montgomery County provide help and humor. |
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| Principals' Academy, April 5, 2004 | | This look inside the Principals' Academy focuses on Joe Buckley, Principal
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| News From The Board, February 24, 2004 | | A revised plan for linking the High School Assessments to a single Maryland diploma, the Baltimore City Schools budget crisis, a demonstration, and a partnership highlight Board News. |
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| News From The Board, January 27, 2004 | | The session, abbreviated by the weather, includes updates on the budget for Baltimore City schools, Master Plans from all 24 school systems, school-related legislation pending in Annapolis, and High School Assessments. |
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| Maryland Literacy Day, January 23, 2004 | | Governor Robert L. Ehrlich reads to children as he, Dr. Benjamin Carson and State Schools Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick speak at Hilltop Elementary in Anne Arundel County. Lt. Governor Michael Steele is joined by Dr. A. Skipp Sanders at Dallas F. Nicholas Elementary in Baltimore City. |
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| MSA Test Coordination & Administration, January 15, 2004 | | This video is designed to help test coordinators and examiners become familiar with details of this year's test administration. Thanks to participants including Mars Estates Elementary, Wilde Lake Middle, and Sollers Point Technical High School. |
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| African American Curriculum Unveiled, December 17, 2003 | |
MSDE and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture unveil the Learning Resource curriculum. Comments from Maryland Schools Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick, Museum Board Chair George L. Russell, Jr., and Charles Christian, of the University of Maryland College Park. Music by Tanya Ellis. |
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| Board Video, March 30, 2004 | | Board News March highlights include awards for Dr. Nancy Grasmick, Montgomery County Superintendent Dr. Jerry Weast, and the Secondary Social Studies Teacher of the Year. Also, updates on reading research by Kennedy Krieger and from MSDE on Early Childhood Education. Finally, comments from students delegates to the U.S. Youth Senate program, Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, and Miss Maryland, 2003, Marina Harrison. |
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| News from the Board, December 2, 2003 | |
The Board debates High School Assessments and considers newly introduced "multiple diploma options." It also hears about the budget, master plans, and recognizes Milken Award winners. |
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| William Winchester Elementary, November 26, 2003 | | William Winchester Elementary is a Title One school in Westminster, Carroll County. An "all-inclusion" school, 53 of its 435 students have disabilities. Yet the entire school has made Adequate Yearly Progress in reading and math, due to a multiple-strategy, focused approach. |
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| M-PAC Inaugural Meeting, November 19, 2003 | | Maryland's Parent Advisory Council (M-PAC) holds its inaugural meeting at Perry Hall Middle School. This statewide group of parents and advocates was appointed by Maryland Schools Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick. Its mission is to study parent involvement issues ranging from policy to implementation. |
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| Five Friends of Maryland Education Named, November 10, 2003 | | Citigroup and the Maryland State Department of Education name five "2003 Friends of Maryland Education." They include Maryland Comptroller William Donald Schaefer, Johns Hopkins surgeon Dr. Ben Carson, the Maryland PTA, NBC 25 in Hagerstown, and The Daily Record. Citigroup contributes $100,000 to Maryland high schools. |
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| News From The Board, October 28, 2003 | |
Dr. John Smeallie, updates on Baltimore City's corrective action plan, Career Clusters, and plans for a HOUSSE highlight October news. |
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| Century High School Principal Wins Milken Award, October 16, 2003 | |
Century High School science teacher Karen Luniewski wins $25,000 as a Milken Family Foundation National Educator recipient for 2003-2004. State Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick makes the surprise announcement in the school gymnasium. |
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| Calvert Middle School Principal Wins Milken Award, October 14, 2003 | | Principal Deborah Grinnage-Pulley wins $25,000 as a Milken Family Foundation National Educator recipient for 2003-2004. State Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick makes the surprise announcement in the school gymnasium. |
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| MASC Meeting, October 8, 2003 | | Students from across the State of Maryland meet to attend workshops and discuss issues of importance. Soundbites include Patrick O'Brien, President of the St. Mary's Association of Student Councils and Renata Allen, SGA President at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. |
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| News From The Board, September 26, 2003 | |
The Principal Fellows program, HSA performance standards, Maryland Report Card, budget, teacher staffing, NCLB, SAT's, a drug survey, and an appearance by First Lady Kendel Ehrlich all highlight the board report. |
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| News From The Board, September 23, 2003 | | Video from Tropical Storm Isabel, Board action regarding the storm, a "healthy schools" update, bright young student leaders, and a South African delegation highlight the agenda. |
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| Maryland Wins $65.8 Million "Reading First" Grant, September 5, 2003 | | Students from Logan Elementary in Baltimore County join education officials and State Superintendent Nancy Grasmick for the announcement of the grant by Eugene Hickok, Acting Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of Education. |
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| First Day of School, Baltimore City, September 2, 2003 | | Students at Langston Hughes and Harlem Park Elementaries, and Southside and New Era Academies receive visitors and start classes on the first day of school. |
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| First Day of School, August 25, 2003 | | Ninth grade students talk about brand-new New Town High School (Baltimore County), Deep Run Elementary students and parents celebrate (Howard County), and Perry Hall High freshmen begin their high school careers. |
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| "Back To School, 2003", August 24, 2003 | | The "Back To School, 2003" video illustrates some of the changes of No Child Left Behind. It stars Jillian McSweegan, freshman at South River High; Sherrie McSweegan, teacher at Crofton Woods Elementary; and Rusty Valentine, Assistant Principal at Parkville High. Videotaped, August, 2003. |
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| News From The Board, July 22, 2003 | | The Board welcomes three new members, hold elections, and sets performance standards for the Maryland School Assessment test. It also works to help teachers reach "highly qualified" status, establishes charter school guidelines, and lists corrective actions for Baltimore schools. |
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| High School Improvement Institute, July 11, 2003 | | MSDE conducts its sixth annual High School Improvement Institute in June, sponsored by Citigroup. Educators at Meade High School in Anne Arundel County explain the concept and how it has helped them. |
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| New Distinguished Principals, June 30, 2003 | | MSDE introduces its two new Principal Fellows, Dr. Mary Minter (William Paca Elementary in Baltimore City) and Paul Dunford (Walkersville Middle in Frederick County). After stiff competition, both won contracts of $125,000 annually for three years to turn around poor performing Baltimore schools. |
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| Tribute to Walter Sondheim, June 25, 2003 | | This tribute was presented to Baltimore icon Walter Sondheim upon his retirement from the Maryland State Board of Education. A historical view of his life and achievements as he tells it, it includes comments from Governor William Donald Schaefer and State Schools Superintendent Nancy Grasmick. |
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| News From The Board, June 25, 2003 | | The board prepares to set test scoring standards and addresses student safety issues. Teacher certification rules are amended. Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley speaks to city school issues, and the Board says goodbye to Walter Sondheim. |
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| SSA Donates Computers to Maryland Students, June 5, 2003 | | The Social Security Administration donates 400 laptop and 200 desktop computers to Maryland. Hear from students, Commissioner Jo Anne Barnhart, State Schools Superintendent Nancy Grasmick and Baltimore
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| Northrop Grumman Engineering Scholars, May 28, 2003 | | Meet and hear from the 1st annual class of Northrop Grumman Engineering Scholars. Each of the two dozen high schools seniors has won $10,000, no strings attached, to study engineering in college. |
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| News from the Board May - Teachers of the Year 2003-04, May 23, 2003 | | The latest NFTB includes critical news on High School Assessments and Edison Schools in Baltimore. Then view all two dozen Teachers of the Year for 2003-04. Music background provided by the Dumbarton String Ensemble. |
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| Division of Rehabilitation Services, May 13, 2003 | | This video features the stories of two recent DORS graduates, Sherria Young and Joel Dubin, and details the array of opportunities afforded DORS participants. |
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| Division of Library Development & Services, May 13, 2003 | | MSDE TV visits the Severna Park and Bel Air branches, talks to patrons, and previews new services. |
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| Correctional Education Program, May 13, 2003 | | Hear student inmates talk about how Correctional Education has helped them learn job skills. See Howard Edwards and Joseph Barnes at their workplace, and the broad array of job skills offered by the Correctional Education Program as well as the challenges it faces. |
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| MSDE Strategic Goals 2003, May 12, 2003 | | The Maryland State Department of Education looks through the eyes of two promising students, Alexander Leight-Pappas of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, and Victoria Lawrence of Pikesville High School, as it outlines in brief its strategic goals for the next five years. |
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| Teacher For A Day, May 7, 2003 | | In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, State Schools Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick and Deputy Superintendent Skipp Sanders teach a science class at Roland Park Elementary/Middle School. |
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| Teacher Appreciation Week, Rodgers Forge Elementary, May 2, 2003 | | The Dumbarton String Ensemble plays as Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, State Superintendent Nancy Grasmick, and Baltimore County Superintendent Joe Hairston pay tribute to teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. |
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| News from the Board, April 29, 2003 | |
The Board receives an update on new test standards and middle school reading. It also honors students who received the 2002 Achievement Award in Writing from the National Council of Teachers of English. And it recognized the contributions of MSDE's Jay Tucker. |
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| USDE Approves Maryland's Plan For NCLB, April 3, 2003 | | U.S. Education Secretary Rod Paige and Governor Robert Ehrlich join Maryland Schools Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick to celebrate the approval of Maryland's compliance plan for No Child Left Behind. Hear the announcement, the reaction, and watch the Governor conduct the school band from Hillsmere Elementary in Annapolis. |
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| News from the Board, March 25, 2003 | | The Board hears a statewide school readiness report, receives positive news regarding the Maryland School Assessment, an update on "No Child Left Behind," snow day waivers, and elects a new Vice President. |
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| Governor Visits MSDE, March 24, 2003 | | Governor Robert Ehrlich Visits the Maryland State Department of Education to speak with employees. It's part of a tour of all state agencies planned during his first 100 days in office. |
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| Dr. Grasmick Statement Regarding War Concerns, March 20, 2003 | | Dr. Grasmick addresses the psychological effects of war on children, and what parents can do to help. |
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| MSDE Unveils On-line Teacher Certification Program., March 20, 2003 | | The Maryland State Department of Education launches on-line teacher certification with partners Prince George's County, the University of Maryland University College, and UMBC. |
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| Dr. Grasmick Reads Dr. Seuss, March 3, 2003 | | Dr. Grasmick reads to the children in the Open Door Program at Riderwood Elementary in Baltimore County. The event is part of "Read Across America" day. |
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| News from the Board, January 28, 2003 | | News from the Board, January 28, 29, 2003
A 'news-style' wrapup of Board issues discussed including safe school choice, achieving school readiness, and the city school budget. Also included; ceremonies recognizing the MAESP Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year, and guitar maker Paul Reed Smith. |
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| News from the Board, February 25, 2003 | | News from the Board, February 25-26, 2003. A wrapup of Board issues including, a remembrance of late Board Member Reginald Dunn, snow day issues, master plan, achievement gap, home instruction, teacher quality, and online technology report. |
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| Book Drive Benefits Prison Inmates, February 11, 2003 | | Students at La Plata High School in Charles County, Maryland conduct a book drive coordinated by the MSDE, to provide books to prison inmates and their children. |
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| Ben Carson Endowment at Magothy River Middle School, January 16, 2003 | | Dr. Ben Carson, head of Johns Hopkins department of Neurology, speaks to Magothy River Middle School students after the school's successful drive to establish a Carson Scholar endowmentDr. Ben Carson, head of Johns Hopkins department of Neurology, speaks to Magothy River Middle School students after the school's successful drive to establish a Carson Scholar endowment. |
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| Maryland Mentoring Month, January 8, 2003 | | MSDE and the Maryland Mentoring Partnership kick off Maryland Mentoring Month in January. Soundbites from Nancy Grasmick, Baltimore Raven Adalius Thomas, Corrections Secretary Stuart Simms, mentors and
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| Town Meeting, December 9, 2002 | | Dr. Grasmick holds a town meeting at the Anne Arundel County Board of Education. She takes questions from parents in a forum co-sponsored by Maryland PTA. |
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| African American Museum Groundbreaking, December 3, 2002 | | Officials speak about the significance of establishing a Maryland African American Museum of History and Culture at its groundbreaking. |
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| British Principals Visit, November 25, 2002 | | Headteacher Keith Sorrell, from Dudley, England visits Pikesville High.
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| Nancy Grasmick's Remarks to the Howard County Chamber of Commerce, November 13, 2002 | | Maryland Schools Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick speaks to the chamber regarding the Maryland High School Assessments. |
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| Northrup Grumman Engineering Scholars, October 31, 2002 | | Northrop Grumman announces $240,000 in new, annual scholarships of $10,000 apiece to be awarded to 24 qualified high school seniors. |
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| Worcester County Educator Wins $25,000 Milken Award, October 30, 2002 | | Watch Terry Smith, a teacher at Buckingham Elementary, as she's surprised with the Milken Award at a school assembly. Video provided by the Communication Arts Class at Stephen Decatur High School. |
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| MSDE thanks the U.S. Department of Education, October 25, 2002 | |
Dr. Grasmick thanks the USDE for help given Montgomery County as a result of the sniper crisis. |
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| Statement by Nancy Grasmick Regarding School Safety, October 23, 2002 | |
Statement addresses school and parent concerns. |
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| Take 15 For The Family, October 18, 2002 | | MSDE launches a new initiative to remind parents to read and take part in school-related activities with their children 15 minutes per day. Prime Outlets and Port Discovery have joined to provide incentives for the program. |
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| Frederick County Educator Wins Teacher of the Year, October 11, 2002 | | See the drama unfold right at the start as Frederick County teacher Darren Ray Hornbeck is announced Maryland's Teacher of the Year 2002-2003. A recap of the evening at Martin's West is included. |
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| Harford County Educator Wins $25,000 Milken Award, October 8, 2002 | | See the winning moment as Reading Specialist Jennifer Palmer is surprised by the announcement at the school assembly. |
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| Career Changers Fair, September 28, 2002 | | Comments from Dr. Lawrence Leak, MSDE, regarding the Career Changers Fair. The 1st annual fair is a forum for professional candidates considering the field of teaching. |
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| Dr. Freeman Hrabowski Speaks, September 24, 2002 | | Dr. Hrabowski, President of UMBC, speaks to the State Board of Education at a regularly scheduled meeting. |
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| New Test For Maryland Students, September 18, 2002 | | The Maryland School Assessment unveiled; a brief synopsis follows involving grades 3, 5, 8, & 10. |
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| CitiFinancial & MSDE Mentors Partner To Give Away School Supplies, September 16, 2002 | | Event at Walbrook Uniform Services Academy helps more than 400 students. |
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| Tutor.com Comes to Maryland, September 13, 2002 | | The Maryland State Department of Education partners with Maryland Public Libraries to provide Internet tutors to Maryland students seven days a week. |
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| MSDE TV, September 6, 2002 | | MSDE introduces MSDE-TV. A short video shows users what the website looks like, and how to access the video library. |
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| Gifted & Talented at Towson University, August 29, 2002 | | Summer Program |
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| Distinguished Principals, July 19, 2002 | | 3 Area Principals Sign Contracts To Lead Baltimore City Elementaries |
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| Summer School at Furman Templeton Elementary, June 18, 2002 | | A Visit To an Edison Partnership School |
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