The following letter was sent from Harford County Education Association President Ryan Burbey to Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Barbara Canavan. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Dear Ms. Canavan, In my capacity as the HCEA president, I am required to serve as chief spokesman of the Association. As such, it is […]
Burbey: “Without Your Advocacy, Harford County Public Schools Will Attempt to Once Again Short-Change Our Teachers and Cut Valuable Programs”
From Ryan Burbey, President, Harford County Education Association: The time has come for HCPS to make prudent cuts to its bloated bureaucracy. The time has come for HCPS to put students and teachers first. In FY 2017 central administration cost over $15 million. That is over $400 per student enrolled in HCPS. In FY 2012, […]
Harford County Education Association Endorses Robertson for Havre de Grace City Council
From the Harford County Education Association: The Harford County Education Association announced its endorsement of Jason Robertson for Havre de Grace City Council. Mr. Robertson has a profound commitment to public service, demonstrated through his active duty service in the United States Army. Following his deployment to Iraq in 2008 & 2009, Mr. Robertson was […]
New Harford Democratic Club Meets with HCEA; Board of Education Elections Discussed
From the New Harford Democratic Club: Minutes of the New Harford Democratic Club Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at the Aberdeen Holiday Inn Express President Johnson opened the meeting at 7:06p Johnson led those present in a pledge to the flag Steve Johnson welcome everybody and asked those present to identify themselves. Motion to approve the […]
Burbey: “We Must Stop the Flight of Underpaid and Over-Worked Teachers from Our Schools”
From Ryan Burbey, President, Harford County Education Association: On October 27th the HCEA Representative Assembly voted unanimously to present a specific list of budgetary recommendations to Superintendent Canavan. On November 21st, HCEA sent these recommendations to both Superintendent Canavan and all the members of the Harford County Board of Education. You can read the HCEA […]
Burbey: “Cuts to Teaching Positions Without Appropriate Cuts to Central Office Administration are Indefensible”
From the Harford County Education Association: Superintendent Canavan has recommended cuts, which include eliminating all swimming programs, closing HCPS pools and eliminating 23 teaching positions. However no cuts to the robust HCPS administrative bureaucracy were recommended. While we understand decreases in enrollment will necessitate some cuts to teaching positions, we believe it is crucial that […]
Harford County Education Association Endorses Boker for Havre de Grace City Council
From the Harford County Education Association: The Harford County Education Association announced its endorsement of Johnny Boker for Havre De Grace City Council. “Mr. Boker has spent a lifetime in public service. As a decorated combat veteran who served 22 years in the U.S. Army, Mr. Boker understands commitment. The citizens of Havre de Grace, […]
Harris: “It Seems as if Harford County Public Schools Does More to Hurt Their Teachers Than Help Them”
From Chelsey Harris: I am a former HCPS special education teacher who worked as a Special educator at Joppatowne High School. I moved from Michigan after college to pursue my teaching career in Harford County. I was told by recruiters that all of my state tests as well as my teaching certificate would transfer to […]
