Charlie Hayward, Author at MarylandReporter.com

Safeguarding Maryland’s Educator Pipeline: A Response to FY 2026 Federal Budget Cuts

The Trump Administration’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 sends a troubling signal to educators and families across the country. It calls for deep cuts—or outright eliminations—of several federal programs that support teacher training, diversity, and development. The list includes the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP), the Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence, Title II-A, and the IDEA Part D Personnel Preparation program. These aren’t just line items on a spreadsheet. They are lifelines for public education systems already stretched thin, particularly in states like Maryland.

State Roundup: Maryland seeks to save $326M with State Center moves, tech changes; will the drop in bond rating cost Maryland? Time to find out

Maryland seeks to save $326 million with State Center moves, tech changes; will the drop in bond rating cost Maryland? Time to find out; Eastern Shore to see $1.27 million for expanding high speed internet.

As young Americans struggle with mental health, online support surges – including in Maryland

By MAX SCHAEFFER Adolescents across the country have increasingly suffered from anxiety and depression over the last 10 years, and school officials in Prince George’s County noticed the same trend locally. So when the county’s public school system needed to support...

state roundup: ENERGY BILLS GOING UP AGAIN; DIESEL FUEL SPILL CLEANUP CONTINUES; NEW LOAN PROGRAM FOR LAID-OFF FEDERAL WORKERS

DESPITE EFFORTS BY LAWMAKERS, ENERGY BILLS ARE GOING UP AGAIN. HERE’S WHY: Discussions about rising energy costs may have dominated this past Maryland General Assembly session. But even higher bills are on the way. Beginning June 1, elevated rates took effect for...

State Roundup: Steel tariffs to hit can manufacturers, car sales; food bank says drop in clientele due to immigrants’ fear of ICE

Steel tariffs to hit can manufacturers, car sales; Montgomery food bank says drop in clientele due to immigrants’ fear of ICE; judge orders Abrego Garcia court documents unsealed.

State Roundup: Marylanders under ACA health coverage may see significant rate hikes; Braveboy declares victory in Prince George’s County exec race

Marylanders using ACA health coverage may see significant rate hikes after insurers seek 17% increase; Aisha Braveboy declares victory in Prince George’s County exec race; Baltimore County exec says IG Madigan never asked to be reappointed.

State Roundup: Citing management issue, judge puts Victims Act abuse civil cases on hold; Supreme Court lets Maryland assault weapons ban stand; state programs would pay for ride-sharing

Citing management issue, judge puts Victims Act abuse civil cases on hold; Supreme Court lets Maryland assault weapons ban stand; state program would pay for ride-sharing

To improve youth mental health, these programs start by educating parents

The goal of the Parent Encouragement Program in Kensington, Maryland, is to teach parents how to communicate with their children in an encouraging and respectful way.

State Roundup: Maryland leaders speak out against Trump’s sanctuary city claims; in S.C., Moore says he isn’t running for president; Fire Academy restarts in-person classes

Maryland leaders speak out against Trump’s sanctuary city claims; in S.C., Gov. Moore says he isn’t running for president, but he seems to be acting like he is; National Fire Academy in Frederick County restarts in-person classes.

Maryland’s push to become the world’s quantum capital depends partly on this UMD physicist

Ronald Walsworth is helping the state of Maryland become a leader in the burgeoning field of quantum computing.

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