Month: April 2014

Common Questions on Common Core Part 2: New requirements and tests in Md.

Common Questions on Common Core Part 2: New requirements and tests in Md.

by | Apr 22, 2014 | ,

In a major shift in public education, states across the nation have been implementing a new set of standards known as the Common Core. Common Core appears as a subject in national and local news media and is a constant subject of debate, particularly in conservative circles.

Despite all this attention, Common Core still remains a confusing topic for many people. Part 2 of this three-part series looks at what the new standards mean for Maryland public school systems and their limited options in implementing them.

State Roundup, April 22, 2014

by | Apr 22, 2014 |

Netflix chief tells Wall Street that fight between ‘House of Cards,’ state of Maryland “overcomeable;” following 2010 state law, Carroll commission considering new ethics ordinance covering candidates, elected officials and certain county employees; Washington County legislators lead citizen forum on Annapolis session; Sen. Jones-Rodwell announces retirement; gubernatorial candidates go before tech leaders to tout business chops; Gansler inserts foot in mouth over Brown’s military service, walks back comments following veterans group criticism; building trades org. backs Brown; Brown fixes resume; and Maryland’s highest court finds for Montgomery Council over retired police benefits.

Common Questions on Common Core Part 1: About the new school standards

Common Questions on Common Core Part 1: About the new school standards

by | Apr 21, 2014 | ,

This year, in a major shift in public education, states across the nation have been implementing a new set of standards known as the Common Core. Common Core still remains a confusing topic for many people. In this three-part series MarylandReporter.com answers some basic questions about Common Core. The first part will focus on the Common Core itself and how it was developed, while parts 2 and 3 will look at the standards, how they are working in Maryland and what they will cost.

State Roundup, April 21, 2014

by | Apr 21, 2014 |

$90 million of $130 million was spent on tech expenses for Maryland’s problematic health exchange; O’Malley won’t automatically comply with federal requests to hold jailed immigrants; Washington County lawmakers see a 25%+ passage rate on proposed legislation; state targets invasive species, seeks citizen help in effort; police reports in Del. Swain beating/carjacking contain suspects’ allegations of drug use, solicitation, delegate denies it; Sen. Currie’s challenger Del. Griffith vows to hold a “nice” campaign; gubernatorial campaign ads take a negative turn; candidates agree on need for change in business climate, but not on the solutions; and feds praise Arundel police use of OD reversal drug.

Cyberattacks threaten Md agencies, but no evidence of major disruptions

by | Apr 20, 2014 |

Maryland government entities have suffered at least six cyberattacks since the beginning of 2013, according to incident reports from the Department of Information Technology.

The heavily-redacted reports, obtained by Capital News Service through a Maryland Public Information Act request, reveal that data-hungry hackers and scammers aren’t only going after retailers like Target and Neiman Marcus — they’re targeting state agencies.

Rascovar column: The political isolation of Garrett County

by | Apr 20, 2014 |

There is nowhere in Maryland more isolated and cut off from the rest of the state than Garrett County, considered a part of the Pittsburgh census area. Adding to the county’s isolation is a political reality: Garrett is overwhelmingly Republican. Democrats are outnumbered 2-1. The mountain politics practiced there are decidedly conservative and at odds with the ruling liberal Democratic majority in the megalopolis far to the east.

State Roundup, April 18, 2014

by | Apr 18, 2014 |

Gov. O’Malley continues to weigh Somerset County windmill moratorium in face of jobs needs; House bill to test concussion sensors in football helmets for high school athletes died in subcommittee; Braveboy picks up labor, firefighters union endorsements in run for Attorney General; most gubernatorial candidates agree on one thing: Lt. Gov. Brown did a poor job overseeing health care reform; Gansler picks up backing of Asian Pacific coalition; CASA backs Brown; Hogan is his biggest single donor; Brown knocks Gansler over former death penalty stand; new Annapolis Mayor Pantelides thought winning as a Republican would be hard but that was just the beginning; and Annapolis police crack down on distracted drivers.

Democrats running for gov appeal to university audience

Democrats running for gov appeal to university audience

by | Apr 18, 2014 |

The thousands of seats at Towson University’s basketball arena were not occupied by screaming fans Thursday evening, but by roughly 40 Baltimore locals, business owners and a smattering of students, the audience for a forum with the three Democratic gubernatorial candidates.

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