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Chadwick, Charlesmont Elementary Schools Claim Blue Ribbons

The two schools, both in the Title I program, were among six winners across the state.

Education

BCPS: Eastwood Facility Closing, Not School

School officials argue that the closing of the Eastwood facility comes with an expansion of the school program.

Education

State Department of Education Releasing First Data Set for School Progress Index

The School Progress Index replaced some of the stricter accountability criteria outlined in No Child Left Behind.

Education

Decision on Discovery Pre-K at Summit Park Elementary Deferred, Again

The school system will make a decision about the program's future following the 2013-14 school year at a later date.

Education

American Federation of Teachers Continues Campaign Against 'Excessive Testing'

The labor union for teachers is investigating alternative options for what they call a testing "fixation."

Education

Comptroller's Office Not 'Aggressively' Enforcing PTA Sales Tax

A spokeswoman for Comptroller Peter Franchot said the office only reacted in response to inquiry made about sales tax; and is not targeting PTAs.

Education

Comptroller's Office: PTAs, Like Any Seller, Must Collect Sales Tax

The Maryland PTA plans to ask the state to change is taxation requirements, 'The Capital' reports.

Education

School System Seeking Magnet Programs Feedback

Baltimore County Public Schools is hosting four community forums on its more than 70 different magnet school programs.

Education

Board of Ed Rejects Official Legislative Platform

The platform was to be presented to a group of local lawmakers at an upcoming meet-and-greet.

Education

Board of Ed Approves Imagine Discovery Charter Agreement

The struggling Woodlawn school received a two year charter extension in August, which is up for renewal in fall 2013.

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