From Harford County Public Schools: Members of the Board of Education will host two roundtable discussions to provide an opportunity for community leaders in Harford County and the Harford County delegation to meet with them to discuss the budget development process and to provide input on the development of the FY15 school system operating budget. […]
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 Elementary and Middle Schools Continue to Progress on State Tests Through Transition
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) students in grades three through eight continue to make progress toward Maryland School Assessment (MSA) targets in both reading and mathematics, according to data released today by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). In elementary reading and mathematics, 91 percent and 89 percent of […]
Harford County Partners with School System on Recycling Initiative; Ballfield Program is Joint Effort to Keep Parks, School Fields Clean
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation has teamed up with Harford County Public Schools to introduce recycling at ball fields and parks in the county. After a successful pilot program at specific sites, Parks and Recreation, with the help of the school system, has distributed 400 recycling cans throughout […]
Students to be Dismissed Earlier on Early Dismissal Days in Harford County this School Year
Early dismissal time for elementary school students will come a little earlier in the coming school year, under schedule changes announced to parents Monday by Harford County Public Schools. Students will now be dismissed 3 hours early, rather than 2 ½ hours early on the ten early dismissal days designated each year for elementary teacher […]
Harford Executive and Gubernatorial Candidate Craig: To Be No. 1 in Education, Maryland Should “Turn More Back to the Teachers”
In the third and final part of our interview with gubernatorial candidate David Craig, the Harford County executive reflects on his time in office, criticizes the state’s process for funding school construction, and dismisses Maryland’s number one ranking in education. Dagger: You are running for governor, but you will be Harford County executive for another […]
Harford County Public Schools to Participate in the Summer Food Service Program; Locations and Times Provided
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The SFSP is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that helps children continue to receive the nutrition they need to thrive throughout the summer months. During the school year, many students receive […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda May 13: Expanded Advertising in Schools; High School Credit for Foreign Languages Completed in Middle School
On the meeting agenda for May 13th, the Harford County Board of Education is planning votes on expanding advertising opportunities in schools and awarding high school credit for foreign language courses completed in middle school. Board members will also hear a financial report including a projected $4.4 million unassigned fund balance for the 2013 fiscal […]