Part II of The Dagger’s Q&A with newly appointed Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Barbara Canavan begins with updates on concerns raised by parents over the years, and ends with Canavan’s hopes for the future. Included is a potential breakthrough on a longstanding problem, a snow-related promise and a rejection of “gotcha”. Parent Concerns: For […]
Barbara Canavan Appointed Superintendent by Harford County Board of Education in Unanimous Vote
From the Harford County Board of Education: The Board of Education of Harford County (Board) appointed Barbara P. Canavan to a four-year term as Superintendent of Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) today, February 24, 2014, during its regularly scheduled business meeting. Mrs. Canavan has been serving as Interim Superintendent of Schools since July 1, 2013, […]
On 50th Anniversary, Harford County Leaders Reflect on Memories of JFK Assassination
At the moment of impact, a national tragedy burns into memory the otherwise routine affairs of daily life. Recalling the moments before and after the shock connects us to our past selves, both individually and as a nation. On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed as his motorcade traveled the […]
Harford County Executive Craig Praises Selection of Canavan as Interim Superintendent of HCPS
From Harford County Executive David Craig: (Bel Air, MD) – – County Executive David R. Craig has issued the following statement regarding the appointment by the Board of Education of Harford County of Barbara P. Canavan as Interim Superintendent of Harford County Public Schools: “I was delighted to hear that the Board of Education of […]