Gay History Month Not Observed in Maryland Schools
Maryland school officials say Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual History Month will not be celebrated in classrooms next month. Reports originated from Concerned Women for America and radio hosts claiming NEA urged October observances in all districts. School systems in Harford, Howard, Frederick, Anne Arundel and Baltimore counties reported inquiries but no plans to observe.
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Maryland
Concerned Women For America
Harford
Howard
Frederick
Anne Arundel
CWA
National Education Association
Funds Sought for Schools Coalition Plans Second Meeting
The Community Coalition of Frederick County to meet at Winchester Hall at 7 p.m. Thursday Sept 28 to form a board of directors and coordinate construction projects with county and state officials. Subcommittees will report on fundraising tax-exempt status and materials while the group aims to add and repair schools using private gifts and labor. Frederick County schools operate above capacity with 1,225 new students annually since 1990-1994.
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Community Coalition
Frederick County
Winchester Hall
Elaine Grove
Coalition
Maryland school boards discuss funding issues in 1996 session
Ocean City board members at the MABE conference outlined three House Speaker Casper Taylor Jr. bills affecting school funding. Proposals include restructuring budget categories, maintaining year to year funding with exemptions for unusual one time costs, and a state audit option funded jointly by local governments, the state, and districts. Uncertainty remains as MABE has not taken a position.
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Ocean City
General Assembly
Maryland Association of Boards of Education
MABE
Phillip Farfel
Baltimore
Casper Taylor Jr
State Department of Education
Annapolis
Eric Schwartz
Maryland State Teachers Association
MSTA
Patricia Foerster
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