Maryland seeks to cut class sizes with new teacher plan
Dr Dale urged a statewide program to reduce class sizes and allow counties to craft innovative methods. The bill faces funding hurdles and targets counties like Baltimore and Prince George's with high uncertified teacher rates while lawmakers weigh whether to provide immediate funds or phase in over three years.
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Prince George's
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Montgomery County
Doug Duncan
Gardiner Remembered As Hard Worker In Local School Circle
Richard le Be planned to be an art teacher. Friends recalled Jesse Gardiner, a 1998 city high graduate, living near Mountain dale with his parents John and Wright. He was described as bright, dedicated, and well liked, with teachers noting his warmth and seriousness. The community mourns as officials report a serious health scare on campus leading to emergency care.
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Richard
Culbertson
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Little Rock Lane
Mountaindale
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Yiting
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GS Communications Defends Franchise Fee Stance
GS Communications officials argue no discriminatory franchise tax is needed since most customers already pay such fees, while noting exempt groups receive free or subsidized service. George B Delaplaine Jr. highlights 42 years of service, a round‑the‑clock call center, and ongoing community giving by GS and parent firms with no strings attached.
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Federal Communications Commission
Washington
Baltimore
Cole
Board of Education
Frederick
George B Delaplaine Jr
Great Southern Printing and Mfg. Co
Delaplaine
Randall
Mr. Delaplaine
Nance case hinges on Wooldridge and Kurtz testimony
Key testimony linked Nance to the crime through Wooldridge and Gwen Kurtz who spoke with Nance and Jensen. Defense accused Wooldridge of fabricating evidence to hide his role. Wooldridge recalled vague details about Pilkington on the bridge and described muffled sounds as he hesitated.
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Mr Nance
Wooldridge
Gwen Kurtz
Nance
Jensen
Ms Kurtz
Viv Nance
Kenneth Ravenell
Whitman
Pilkington
Ravenell
Kurtz
Mount Aury
Ms. Kurtz
Mr. Nance
Diversity praised by Fort Detrick official remarks
Agt 1st Class Herbert F Williams of Fort Detrick spoke on diversity benefits during Frederick police commission discussions on minority officer representation. Sel Williams, a recent graduate in human relations, noted stereotypes based on dress or speech and urged reducing discrimination by addressing color and gender biases.
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Fort Detrick
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Sel Williams
Army
City to lease property to club amid long partnership
Grimes considers incorporating the property into its leasing program to let the city manage it at its own pace. Gries praises a 50 year working relation with the club, noting a win win for both sides. The mayor points to the club paying insurance utility bills and annual $300 lease, while maintaining the property. Four months ago Alderman Donna Kuzemchak questioned if an all male club should have exclusive access as renewal loomed.
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Gries
Donna Kuzemchak
Residents Reconsider Tower Site Amid Community Debate
Frederick County residents press SBA to study alternate sites as the Nextel tower proposal near Dublin Road triggers concerns. SBA cites carrier needs and nearby routes like U.S. 15 for coverage, while critics warn of visual impact and demand a moratorium. The planning board reexamines the case on March 23.
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Frederick County
Mark Viani
Patrick Sullivan
Dublin Road
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U.S. 15
Tom Bloom
Sullivan
Bruce Levine
Frederick City
Gettysburg
Patrick Bolivar
Grossnickle Farm
Michael Thompson
Board of County Commissioners
County Planning Commission
Levine
John Stann Jr
Vianni
Mount St. Mary's
Walkersville
Thompson
Monocacy River
Board of Appeal
Mount Tabor Road
Hood College creates black studies minor to diversify curriculum
Administrators and faculty at Hood College discuss the creation of a black studies minor headed by Dr Zaki in 1993. The program, born from student protests and a push for ethnic visibility, required 10 new courses, with 12 students in psychology class this year. Diverse attendees say the program boosts retention by providing role models and integrated experience on campus.
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Zaki
Ruffin
Classes reshaping Hood students through African American studies
Alicia Jones and Jourdane Jolly discuss how African American Studies classes and the book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself by Harriet Jacobs alter views on history and virtue. Dr Zaki notes the book’s message about slavery and virtue amid abuse.
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Harnet Jacobs
Zaki
Jourdane Jolly
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