Exactly one week before gubernatorial candidate and Harford County Executive David Craig was set to release his recommended county budget for fiscal year 2015, the county teachers’ union marched more than 300 teachers, parents and students through the streets of Bel Air on Tuesday evening, chanting and carrying signs in support of education funding. The […]
Burbey: “On April 8th, HCEA will Host The Harford County March for Public Education to Call Attention to the Crisis Facing Our Schools”
From Harford County Education Association (HCEA) President Ryan Burbey: Despite considerable gains in wealth and economic growth over the years, Harford County Government has repeatedly failed to adequately fund its schools. From 2002 through 2005, HCPS was the lowest funded school system in the state of Maryland based on per pupil expenditure. During this time, […]
Harford County Education Association Set to Re-Elect Burbey; Sole Nominee for Post After Representative Assembly
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 […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda Jan 13: Public Input Sessions on FY15 Budget, Student Transportation Study Results; Teachers’ Union Plans “Day of Action”
The Harford County Board of Education plans a number of public meetings on January 13th, starting at noon in Aberdeen with a public input session on the fiscal year 2015 budget, followed by another such session in Bel Air that is also the target of a “Day of Action” by the teachers’ union. The Board’s […]
Burbey: “…County Executive Craig Must Live Up to His Small Government Mantra by First Holding Himself Accountable…”
From Harford County Education Association (HCEA) President Ryan Burbey: Much attention has been focused on the minimal increases over time in the budget for the Harford County Board of Education. Many have questioned why the Board of Education budget should increase amid slightly declining enrollment. County Executive Craig has attacked staffing at HCPS and argued […]
Burbey: “All Citizens of Harford County Should be Outraged by the Craig Administration’s History of Underfunding Our Schools”
From Ryan Burbey, President of the Harford County Education Association: All citizens of Harford County should be outraged by the Craig administration’s history of underfunding our schools. The flat funding which County Executive Craig has imposed upon HCPS has resulted in major cuts to transportation, programing and staff. Despite his claims of being a life-long […]
Harford County Education Association Plans “Grade-In” Protest Over School Funding During Oct. 1 County Council Meeting
The union representing teachers in Harford County Public Schools plans a “grade-in” protest over school funding at a county council meeting set for Tuesday, October 1. Ryan Burbey, president of the Harford County Education Association sent an email to members last week urging teachers to grade student work while they attend the council meeting and […]
Burbey: “I Can Only Hope that Your Lack of Attention to the Needs of Our Students and Schools is Simply a Misunderstanding Rather than Politically Motivated Intent”
The following letter was sent from Ryan Burbey, President of the Harford County Education Association, to Harford County Executive David Craig. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Dear County Executive Craig, After reading your recent letters, I find myself once again obliged to respond to your comments. I am certain that any […]