From Harford County Government: BEL AIR, Md., (March 17, 2015) – Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones by enrolling in “Prepare Because You Care”, the comprehensive safety and emergency preparedness program that educates Harford County citizens to help themselves, their families and their neighbors. This free basic cpr training course developed by […]
Harford Grant Academy Graduates First Class
From the Community Foundation of Harford County: Harford Grant Academy, a 12-week program that provides training in grant research, proposal development, grant-writing skills and grant management, graduated it first class on December 5. It is believed to be the first of its kind in Maryland. The Academy was founded earlier this year by the Community […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Police Academy Week 1: Intro, History, and Organization
A criminal investigator employed by Wal-Mart. A Harford County Public Library children’s librarian. The head coach of the Fallston High School boys soccer team, and one of his former students. A veterinary technician originally from Australia. The sheriff’s wife. And two Dagger contributors. These local residents were among the 36 participants in the 18th class […]
Farm Management and Equine Nutrition Classes Offered in Harford County by University of Maryland Extension
From the University of Maryland Extension: Farm Management Class to be Offered in Harford County The Harford County branch of University of Maryland Extension will conduct Annie’s Project during the winter of 2012 at the HEAT Center in Aberdeen. Annie’s Project focuses on the many aspects of farm management and is designed to empower women […]
Harford Community College Celebrates 15 Years of Driver Education with Free Tuition for 5,000th Student
From Harford Community College: In honor of the 15th anniversary of its driver education program in June, Harford Community College will offer free tuition to the 5,000th student to enroll in the program (based on student records since 1998). Harford Community College expects the 5,000th student to enroll during the fall semester. That student will […]
Harford Schools’ Total Enrollment Dips Slightly in 2010, Overcrowding Persists
Enrollment in Harford County Public Schools stood at 38,027 students as of September 30, 2010, a decline of 164 students from 2009, and continuing a trend of flat enrollment over the past several years. According to 2010 data released by the school system, overall public school capacity in the county currently exceeds enrollment by nearly […]
Most Harford County Public School Classes Have 25 Students or Less in 2010
Despite overcrowding in some school buildings, over ninety percent of Harford County public elementary school classes and seventy-five percent of middle and high school classes have 25 students or less, according to a November 22, 2010 report issued to the Harford County Board of Education. Based on September 30 enrollment data, the report shows no […]
Improve Your Reading, Writing, Math or Language Skills at Harford Community College
From Harford Community College: Adult Basic Education / GED Preparation Harford Community College offers free Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes for adults interested in improving their basic reading, writing or math skills. Tuition-based GED classes are also available for adults seeking to obtain their GED. In order to join these classes, it is necessary to […]