Nancy Grasmick

Some push for Edwards to be permanent schools CEO

2013-05-08 07:49:53

Education observers were split Tuesday on whether the city's school board should launch a nationwide search to replace schools CEO Andr�s Alonso or give the job of taking on the district's daunting challenges to his hand-picked successor. Some, such as...

Broadneck High junior named student member of school board

2013-04-18 13:14:23

Even after placing her name in the running to become the next student member of the Anne Arundel County school board, Broadneck High School junior Else Drooff wasn't certain she wanted the job. In fact, she said so during her campaign speech. "Up...

Maynard E. Keadle, Baltimore County principal

2013-03-22 13:02:04

Maynard E. Keadle, a retired principal of Dulaney and Perry Hall high schools known for putting his students and faculty first, died of complications from diabetes Tuesday at Manor Care Ruxton. The Timonium resident was 84. "It seemed that Maynard was...

Five finalists announced for Washington County Teacher of the Year

2013-03-16 03:00:00

Washington County Public Schools has announced the five finalists for the school system’s Teacher of the Year. A judging committee will complete an additional review of the five finalists, including interviews and classroom observations, leading to...

Nancy Grasmick joins Kennedy Krieger Institute

2013-02-20 13:29:00

Former State Superintendent Nancy Grasmick has joined the staff of the Kennedy Krieger Institute, a renowned special education and research institution, where she will lead a new Center for Innovation and Leadership in Special Education.� The...

Former State Superintendent Grasmick to launch speaker series Thursday

2013-01-17 09:53:00

Former State Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick will soon be back on the national stage, where she will host a handful of high-profile figures to discuss the future of public education. The longtime state education leader--who retired in 2011--will be...

School transition team urges review of achievement gap, discipline policies

2012-10-09 18:51:45

Baltimore County schools should work to more quickly eliminate achievement gaps and ensure that discipline policies are applied consistently to all groups of students, according to recommendations made by the transition team appointed by Superintendent...

Don't be tardy for the party season

2012-09-17 07:09:00

Baltimore's party season is off and running after getting its kickoff last night with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra gala, which many folks consider the unofficial start to the fall party season. The next three months may be the most intense time of...

Dance seeks out disengaged students

2012-06-30 14:15:00

Although dozens are vying for Dallas Dance's attention in his first days as Baltimore County school superintendent, he plans to seek out disengaged students and parents of private school students, two groups that he hopes respectively to keep and to...

Towson will receive $2 million to launch program designed to produce math, science teachers

2012-05-23 15:38:00

Towson University will receive $2 million in state and private grant funds to start a new program designed to increase production of math and science teachers. The initiative will be based on the 15-year-old UTeach program, which more than doubled the...

Virginia Harrison honored for work with Human Relations Commission

2012-05-26 19:51:25

WESTMINSTER — The Carroll County Human Relations Commission will hold a 20th anniversary celebration reception honoring Chairwoman Virginia Harrison, of Sykesville, on Tuesday, May 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carroll County Non-Profit Center in...

Cheating, tampering found in city schools

2011-06-22 21:12:00

Widespread cheating on state assessment tests has been uncovered at two Baltimore elementary schools, state and district officials are expected to announce today. Investigators with the state Department of Education found that Maryland School...

Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Andres A. Alonso (left) and State Superintendent of Schools Nancy Grasmick hold a press conference regarding reports which show that cheating took place on the MSA tests at Abbottston Elementary School and Fort Worthington Elementary School, both in the city.

2011-06-23 00:00:00

Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Andres A. Alonso (left) and State Superintendent of Schools Nancy Grasmick hold a press conference regarding reports which show that cheating took place on the MSA tests at Abbottston Elementary School and Fort Worthington Elementary School, both in the city.

2011-06-23 00:00:00

The name "The Science of Soul" covered a variety of areas for this year's Solstice gala, Maryland Science Center's annual fundraising party. Jared Spahn, Old Town Construction president, may have turned the evening's theme into a pun by sporting "sole" with his bright orange loafers.

2011-06-18 00:00:00