New online math and English exams based on the Common Core State Standards are planned for implementation next year as part of a nationwide effort to improve student achievement in public schools. Supporters say that the new standards are more rigorous, and the corresponding exams will gauge higher order skills like critical-thinking, problem-solving, and communication. […]
If winter weather thinks it can stop state testing this year in Harford County Public Schools, winter weather has another think coming. With a potential snow storm on the horizon, HCPS issued the following warning late Friday afternoon: “Important [Maryland School Assessment] reminder: If the possible weather events of next week should affect the HCPS […]
Barbara P. Canavan signed a contract with the Board of Education Tuesday making her the next superintendent of Harford County Public Schools. Canavan’s four-year contract begins July 1, 2014, with a first-year base salary of $192,500. The former principal of Southampton Middle School and current interim superintendent alternately joked and held back tears as she […]
Spring break is a little shorter for Harford County Public Schools following a school board decision to open schools on Thursday, April 17, a day that was planned as vacation for students and staff. The decision was made at a board meeting Monday to make up for a snow day that occurred earlier in the […]
Harford County teacher’s union president Ryan Burbey appears headed for re-election this spring, emerging as the sole nominee for the post following a representative assembly held Thursday, sources said. Harford County Education Association members were allowed to self-nominate in advance, and from the floor of the assembly. Burbey said afterwards that the process had been […]
The Harford County Board of Education plans a business meeting February 24th to include a “special presentation”, along with decisions on inclement weather days and new safety procedures for extra-curricular activities and clubs. The meeting is set to begin with a “Special Presentation by the Harford County Board of Education” from Board President Nancy Reynolds. […]
Harford Schools Superintendent Barbara Canavan on Monday requested a feasibility study on a separate “North Harford Zone” for weather-related delays and closings. Canavan called for the study at a school board meeting yesterday where staff outlined current inclement weather procedures and acknowledged errors last Monday when schools opened on time but dismissed early under heavy […]
