From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) recently launched a Partnership Network website in an effort to maximize opportunities for relationships between HCPS and local businesses and community agencies. The site is designed to streamline the process of identifying mutually beneficial matches, establishing official partnerships and addressing any questions about organizational matters. […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda March 10: Dramatic Increases in Meal Services for Students from Low Income Families
The Harford County Board of Education plans a March 10th business meeting to include naming an area at Harford Technical High School after former principal William Seccurro, and a presentation showing dramatic increases in meal services for students from low income families. On the consent agenda, the Board will approve a request to name the […]
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader Under the New Common Core Standards?
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. […]
Harford County Public Schools Receives Significant Support for Capital Improvements Program
From Harford County Public Schools: In the fall of 2013, the Board of Education of Harford County (Board) submitted a Capital Improvements Program request in the amount of $14,240,000 to the Maryland Public School Construction Program, which included funding for four heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) projects in schools throughout the county; construction funding […]
Voskuhl: On School Budget, “A Drastic Change in Philosophy is Needed”
From Joseph Voskuhl, Harford County Board of Education candidate, District C: Now, for the first time, the voters of each council district will have the opportunity for their voices to be heard with the election of six members to the Board of Education. It is now up to the voters to choose someone with experience […]
