Maryland writing test scores rise for ninth graders
Maryland ninth graders show strong gains on the Maryland Functional Writing Test with more than 40,000 of 48,759 tested passing at 87.7 percent. Teners who retook the test posted higher pass rates, with 70.2 percent of 10th graders passing on a second attempt and 74.2 percent of 11th graders passing on a third try. State education officials credit sustained efforts by teachers, principals, and supervisors for improved writing skills while noting past criticism of the graduation requirement. Educational Testing Service praised refinements as elevating the test’s status in assessing writing.
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Gregory R. Anrig
Maryland Department of Education
Anrig
Maryland Board of Education seeks new state superintendent
The Maryland State Board of Education began a statewide search for a successor to David W. Hornbeck. Advertisements will run May 7 in major Maryland newspapers outlining the job’s background requirements and desire for an experienced educator aligned with the board’s priorities. Hornbeck, serving 12 years, said he would not seek another four-year term. The salary is $85,000 annually, with Gov Schaefer suggesting a higher figure.
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David W. Hornbeck
Lawrence A. Shulman
State Board
Maryland
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Board of Education
Hornbeck
William Donald Schaefer
Child Seminar at TJHS Focuses on Early Childhood Education
More than a dozen small group workshops follow a May 14 keynote by Marguerite Kelly on Preparing Our Children for the 21st Century. The 8 a.m. to noon event at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School is Frederick County's first such conference sponsored by the Board of Education. Seminars are led by educators and health professionals. Public welcome. registration via Mrs. Scher at 994-1947.
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Marguerite Kelly
Frederick County
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Board of Education
Shari Ostrow Scher
Hood College Graduate School offers summer courses
Registration for Hood College Graduate School summer classes runs May 16 through June 21 with over 50 courses. Classes start June 17. Evening and late registrations are available, including mail options through June 15. Off campus Gaithersburg courses accompany programs in 14 areas.
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Hood College Graduate School
Hood
Marvin Farbstein
Gaithersburg
Hood College
Brodericks
Carroll Community College Opens Summer Registration
Carroll Community College begins summer registration with mail in or on site options at 300 Center St Westminster through May 20, hours 9 am to 8 pm Mon Thu and 9 am to 4 pm Fri. After May 20 walk in registration and campus hours vary May 24 to June 7. Program areas include accounting biology business administration and more. Contact Student Services at 848-1315 or 876-3880 ext 252.
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Westminster
AU professor to address forum on black students fears
Dr. Warren Simmons of the Mid-Atlantic Center for Equity will keynote the afternoon session of a daylong Educational Forum on May 21 at John F. Kennedy High School Silver Spring. The Montgomery County NAACP sponsors the event with sessions on awareness, system navigation, and parental involvement to boost academic achievement among black students.
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Warren Simmons
Mid-Atlantic Center For Equity
Simmons
American University
Montgomery County
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Lola Crawford
Betty McCloud
Prince George’s County
Leon Jones
Howard University
Laura Vault
Montgomery
Paul Scott
Patricia C. Newby
DeVance Walker
Evelyn Perry
Nancy Levizzo
Barron L. Stroud
Quality Integrated Education
Young Peoples
Ms. Crawford
John F. Kennedy High School
Silver Spring
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