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New State Standardized Tests Will Take Students Nearly Twice as Long to Complete; PARCC Computer-Based Exams Begin in 2014-15

March 27, 2013 By Cindy Mumby 43 Comments

New State Standardized Tests Will Take Students Nearly Twice as Long to Complete; PARCC Computer-Based Exams Begin in 2014-15

It will take Maryland students nearly twice as long to complete new state tests that the Maryland Department of Education says will more accurately measure college and career readiness. Depending on grade level, completing the new math and English tests will take the typical student a total of 8 to 10 hours, combined, according to […]

Aberdeen Middle School Students Create ABC Books for Elementary School English Language Learners

July 15, 2011 By Dagger News Service 12 Comments

Aberdeen Middle School Students Create ABC Books for Elementary School English Language Learners

From Harford County Public Schools: As a service learning project, Team 7A of Aberdeen Middle School created ABC books for students in the English Language Learners (ELL) program at Harford County elementary schools. The books were written by the seventh graders in their language arts classes. Ms. Montague, ELL teacher for numerous schools in the […]

Bel Air Best Buy Closes Digital Divide for Non-English Speaking Youth Through Technology Upgrades

December 29, 2010 By Dagger News Service 3 Comments

From LASOS, Inc (Linking All So Others Succeed): Grant funding from Best Buy Children’s Foundation, Wiessner Foundation and Harford County Criminal Justice Program upgrades technology for youth program LASOS received a huge Holiday surprise when Best Buy on December 22, 2010 donated its expertise and product through Geek Squad for two computer work stations, plasma […]

Baltimore County English Bill Passes

April 1, 2010 By Dagger News Service 17 Comments

From the office of Del. McDonough: Delegate Pat McDonough’s Baltimore County English Recognition bill passed the Baltimore County Delegation by a 13 to 7 vote. The legislation is the same as the proposal that passed the Harford County Delegation by an 8 to 0 vote. Both bills were authored and sponsored by Delegate McDonough. This […]

Wright: Craig Shows “Insensitivity to the Economic Problems” Being Caused By Illegal Immigration

March 16, 2010 By A Dagger Reader 35 Comments

From Stephen M. Wright, Candidate Harford County Executive: Dear Sir or Madam: I read with great surprise County Executive David Craig’s reaction to the unanimous passage of the “English Only” bill by the Harford County Delegation in Annapolis. His reaction demonstrates once again Mr. Craig’s insensitivity to the economic problems being caused by the liberal […]

Raimondi: It Gets My Gall

March 7, 2010 By A Dagger Reader 15 Comments

By Peter Raimondi Whenever I have to use the telephone, and a recording comes on asking do I want to continue this Conversation in English or Spanish it really gets my gall! We are being pushed from every direction by business and the government to speak and read Spanish. This is an English-speaking nation! Now […]

Press 1 for Intolerance

October 2, 2007 By Matt 20 Comments

Press 1 for Intolerance

One of the greatest moments of my career as a local newspaper reporter came a few days after Maryland District 7 Delegates Pat McDonough and Rick Impallaria got into a scuffle with a pro-immigration activist in an Annapolis hallway. I was sitting at a Board of Education meeting and in a break between presentations, listening […]

Sounding Off

  • “You are the propaganda...for the Democratic "Not See" Party that is.”

    SoulCrusher | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “I do understand that propaganda has distorted Soul and others here, so it seems useless to answer people who have…”

    George Jones | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “The DOJ and the FBI are working in a concerted effort to cover up Democratic crime committed by the Biden…”

    SoulCrusher | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “The pace of the DOJ investigation into the fraudulent charges levied concerning the January 6th Freedom March is intentional, as…”

    SoulCrusher | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “No. I meant exactly what I typed and I don't find it necessary to be corrected by a Democratic moron…”

    SoulCrusher | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • ““So called border crisis “ Really! Garland gives the FBI their marching orders. I know you can’t be that naive.…”

    Open Your Eyes | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “Yes Soul brainwashed seems to fit the person who wrote, You mean been brainwashed..”

    George Jones | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “The FBI brought the charges not the DOJ. Hunter Biden is suing the IRS and now Gullioni. Good for him.…”

    George Jones | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “You mean they have been brainwashed....”

    SoulCrusher | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “Well in light of the recent multitude of information being uncovered and revealed prompting even some of the most die…”

    Open Your Eyes | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “I'm not reporting false facts. It was declared unconstitutional. PA's Democratic Party controlled Supreme Court then said it wasn't and…”

    SoulCrusher | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “OYE, like you, I'm not a big fan of Merrick Garland, albeit for different reasons. My overriding concern with the…”

    The Bob | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “Actually AG Garland should have been grilled more for his miscues and his bias. Why did he did not prosecute…”

    Open Your Eyes | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “George, Sadly, some on this forum closed their minds to truth and facts a long time ago. The good news…”

    The Bob | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “Soul. Seems your false information is coming from Mr. Diamond. Here are the state facts https://www.dos.pa.gov/VotingElections/BEST/Pages/BEST-Election-Stats.aspx”

    George Jones | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “Soul I don't know where you get your information on PA voters but are completely wrong. PA is where I…”

    George Jones | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “You are completely wrong. In Pennsylvania alone, there were more than 250,000 votes more than there is registered voters. The…”

    SoulCrusher | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “Soul yes democracy is the majority, in this case votes which the Democrat won by over 7 million votes. Now…”

    George Jones | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “Open, you are correct. I am not impressed with your training of trying to determine actions of someone on TV…”

    George Jones | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “Well George I thought I would share this with you. For many years I was a police officer. I’m sure…”

    Open Your Eyes | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “Wow dude, what a boot licker. I hope this is the dumbest thing I read today, because if not, there…”

    The resistance | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “Where do you guys come up with all this nonsense? Democracy is all about people choosing their own representation. That's…”

    SoulCrusher | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “Open your mind and close your eyes and Garland will be there looking at you.”

    George Jones | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “I’m sorry who is the AG that believes in the Constitution, Democracy, or for that matter the equal application of…”

    Open Your Eyes | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

  • “The list is too long to write here. The big one is appointing an AG who believes in the constitution…”

    George Jones | Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“

Recent Posts

  • Harford County Councilman Giangiordano: “Penman is Trying to Disparage the Council and Spread Misinformation“ September 19, 2023
  • Sheriff Gahler Rehires Councilman Penman; “The Taxpayers of Harford County have Invested Greatly in Sgt. Penman Over the Course of His Career” September 11, 2023
  • Children Hospitalized Following Abingdon Bus Crash September 11, 2023
  • Harford Executive Cassilly Proposes Legislation Restricting Size of New Warehouses to 250,000 Sq Ft September 6, 2023
  • Two Suspects Charged with Attempted Murder for Aberdeen Shootings September 5, 2023
  • Harford Executive Cassilly Exploring Plans for Comprehensive Public Safety Complex; Former HEAT Center in Aberdeen to be Repurposed to Support Workforce Development August 31, 2023
  • Juvenile Stabbed, Transported by Medevac, Another Juvenile Arrested After Incident at McDonald’s Restaurant in Havre de Grace August 21, 2023
  • Unknown Man with Los Angeles Ties Sought in Ma & Pa Trail Murder; Photo Released August 17, 2023
  • Agreement Reached to Allow Construction to Begin on Homestead-Wakefield Elementary School Redevelopment August 2, 2023
  • UPDATED: Harford County Councilman Penman Accuses County Executive Cassilly of Felony Wire-Tapping; Calls for Immediate Criminal Investigation and Leave of Absence July 30, 2023
  • Pennsylvania Man In Custody After Double Homicide in Pylesville July 2, 2023
  • Elkton Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder of Correctional Deputy at Harford County Detention Center June 22, 2023
  • Aberdeen Man Charged After Detonating Homemade Explosives; Pokémon Cards Help Identify Suspect June 15, 2023
  • 15-Yr-Old Boy Charged as Adult in Shooting of 19-Yr-Old Woman in Aberdeen June 8, 2023
  • Harford County Executive Cassilly, Board of Education Announce Plan to Increase School Funding for FY24; Agree to Year-Round Collaboration on Budgeting May 18, 2023
  • Stolen in Bel Air, Pursuit of 5-ton Military Truck Ends in Baltimore City May 13, 2023
  • Harford County Executive Cassilly: “While I am Working Hard to Reduce Government Expenses, it Appears the Sheriff is Unwilling to Cooperate in that Effort” May 1, 2023
  • Harford County Executive Cassilly “Attacked by Those Who are Addicted to Unsustainable Growth” After Releasing Proposed FY24 Budget; Democrats Respond April 28, 2023
  • Active Tuberculosis Case Confirmed at Joppatowne High School April 24, 2023
  • Harford County Public Schools: “County Executive’s Proposed Budget a Disaster for the Children of Harford County” April 18, 2023

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