What happened on Tuesday, 25 July 2023
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Board approves five updated assessments, preparing for January 2024 implementation.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Pizam highlights urgency for updated MCAP assessments to ensure graduation requirements are met.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
The Maryland State Board considers charges against board member Juanita Miller after legal disputes.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
MSDE presented COMAR amendments defining 'reportable offense' (serious off-school arrest), notification requirements for principals/superintendents, confidentiality protections, and 45‑day safety-plan review cycles; the board voted to publish the regulation for the 30‑day public comment period.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Maryland superintendents express concerns over expedited graduation requirement implementation timeline.
Yellowstone, Montana
Community voices worries about traffic flow and flooding during subdivision zone change discussion.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Options for sliding scale costs in Maryland pre-k aim to assist low-income families.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Parents call for improved autism waiver services and funding for special education programs.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Attorneys for petitioners and respondent presented competing legal arguments in the case seeking removal of Prince George’s County board member Juanita Miller; petitioners criticized the administrative law judge for excluding reports and misapplying board policies; respondent’s counsel defended the ALJ's 41-page findings.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Board evaluates potential childcare cost caps and implications for pre-K funding models.
Yellowstone, Montana
At its July 25 meeting the Yellowstone County Board approved minutes, adopted Resolution 23‑83 and 23‑87, authorized listed claims, and passed the consent agenda; vote counts were taken by voice and specific tallies are not recorded in the transcript.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Inouye urges livable wage increase and regulatory changes to support autism service staff.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Maryland State Department of Education staff told the State Board that an income-based sliding scale (Option 4) would be the least expensive for most tier-2 families, reducing out-of-pocket costs and aligning with a federal proposed 7% cap on childcare co-payments.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Gleemer explores how grade inflation influences student persistence and long-term educational outcomes.
Yellowstone, Montana
Applicants for two zone changes (705 Johnson Lane and Woodland/Old Hardin Road) asked the board to postpone public hearings until Aug. 8 so the full commission can consider split or contested Zoning Commission recommendations; commissioners agreed to continue both matters.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
MSDE partners with AIR to assess college and career readiness standards and student outcomes.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
MSDE adjusts family childcare regulations to improve operational flexibility and childcare standards
Yellowstone, Montana
Commissioners postpone public hearings for two zone change requests until August 8, 2023.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Community leaders demand restoration of opt-out rights for Muslim students in Montgomery County schools.
Yellowstone, Montana
Zoning Commission unanimously supports commercial and residential zoning changes for 547 Johnson Lane.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
State board adjusts graduation requirements to end high-stakes testing amid local education agency feedback.
Yellowstone, Montana
The Yellowstone County Board approved a zone change for 547 Johnson Lane to allow commercial frontage and mixed residential to the east; residents warned of flooding and traffic, and county staff said drainage and traffic mitigation will be required during subdivision review.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Leaders stress commitment to children's education amid challenges in implementing reading initiatives.
Snyderville Basin Planning Commission, Snyderville, Summit County, Utah
The Snyderville Basin Planning Commission voted 6-0 to forward a positive recommendation to the Summit County Manager for a condominium plat amendment at 2750 Rasmuson Road, after amending a finding to match the surveyor's certified total of 1,274 square feet.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Educators stress importance of class passing over credit accumulation for diploma eligibility.
Snyderville Basin Planning Commission, Snyderville, Summit County, Utah
Council invites public input on agenda items despite absence of Brian Craven.