Cynthia Prairie, Author at MarylandReporter.com

Many blame big corporation, Pearson, for school testing malaise

When a state commission meets for the first time on Tuesday to open a probe on the use of standardized testing in Maryland public schools, the elephant in the room could well be the testing vendor itself. The company, Pearson, is viewed by some as a multi-pronged education conglomerate whose standardized testing component is either a bane of classroom existence or the future of student assessments, depending on whom you speak with.

State employees rally for pay hike

A labor union for Maryland public employees held rallies across the state Thursday to place pressure on Gov. Larry Hogan’s administration for a pay raise and more money to fill vacant jobs under their current contract negotiations.

Debate numbers don’t look good for O’Malley

The numbers don’t look good for former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley coming out of Saturday night’s debate, according to figures compiled by InsideGov.com based on talk times, Twitter traffic and Google search trends. They are visualized in three nifty interactive graphics by Graphiq.

State Roundup, November 16, 2015

Aide to Gov. Hogan urges pols to replenish Maryland’s public campaign financing coffers; University of Maryland hopes to raise $1 billion over three years; ban on Confederate license plates takes effect tomorrow; director of Parole and Probation resigns for consulting job where one client will be P&P; ACLU introduces police videotaping app in Maryland; new candidate for District 4 Congressional race; Montgomery council against changes in liquor system; and another newbie enters race for Baltimore City mayor.

Rascovar: The ‘Trump effect’ in Baltimore

Let’s call it the “Trump Effect” or the “Trump-Carson Effect.” Either way, it’s come to Baltimore. In the campaign for mayor of Charm City – a dubious honor these days – there’s a veritable stampede of unqualified “outsiders” running to become the most powerful elected insider.

Des Moines Democratic Debate: Vatz and 15 media sources rate O’Malley

Professor Rick Vatz analyzes the debate, and a 15 media sources rate Martin O’Malley’s performance.

State Roundup, November 13, 2015

Money tight for recidivism prevention programs; state pot regulators overrun by 900 medical marijuana industry applications, will have to extend review period for approval; two unions back Pena-Melnyk for 4th Congressional District seat; U.S. Rep. Harris tells crowd state Del. Szeliga can win U.S. Senate seat; U.S. Rep. Edwards continues to draw distinction with rival colleague Van Hollen for Senate seat; and two join race for Cecil County executive race.

Edwards: ‘What kind of fighter do you want’ in Senate?

Reps. Donna Edwards and Chris Van Hollen have tried hard to draw distinctions between themselves in the race for U.S. Senate, but Edwards conceded, “We have very, very similar voting records.” “The question is what kind of fighter do you want in the U.S. Senate,” Edwards said, linking herself to Mikulski’s feisty reputation in which “fighting” for something was a staple of many press releases. “You want someone in the Senate who is fearless to take them on.”

Dems slam Hogan on jobs center, but Obama may be to blame

The Maryland Democratic Party slammed Republican Gov. Larry Hogan late Thursday for closing one of three Career Centers in Baltimore as of Friday. But they appear to have been pointing their fingers at the wrong people, since President Obama and Congress may be to blame.

State Roundup, November 12, 2015

Maryland educators and lawmakers seek new help for immigrant students; crime victim advocates push to restore $1.5 million to federal Crime Victims Fund; Maryland may regulate growing fantasy football industry; Del. Szeliga, County Exec Glassman tip of iceberg for GOP members who could benefit from “Hogan bump;” and local political pundits weigh in on GOP debate.

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