After participating in an all-day budget work session last week, the Frederick County Board of Education will meet Wednesday night to have a second discussion of the superintendent’s proposed budget for fiscal 2021.
After participating in an all-day budget work session last week, the Frederick County Board of Education will meet Wednesday night to have a second discussion of the superintendent’s proposed budget for fiscal 2021.
Frederick County Public Schools is asking for about $790,000 to fund 10 new positions related to mental health.
Hood College has been granted nearly $50,000 from the Maryland Center for Computing Education to fund a second round of the Computational Thinking Partnership.
There was nothing but praise for Board of Education member Joy Schaefer on Wednesday night.
As budget season for Frederick County Public Schools begins, one potential budget concern everyone will be watching is the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, more commonly known as the Kirwan Commission.
Reducing class size and offering competitive pay are two funding priorities that Superintendent Terry Alban outlined when she released her recommended fiscal 2021 operating budget for Frederick County Public Schools on Monday night.
After participating in an all-day budget work session last week, the Frederick County Board of Education will meet Wednesday night to have a s…
Frederick County Public Schools is asking for about $790,000 to fund 10 new positions related to mental health.
Hood College has been granted nearly $50,000 from the Maryland Center for Computing Education to fund a second round of the Computational Thin…
There was nothing but praise for Board of Education member Joy Schaefer on Wednesday night.
As budget season for Frederick County Public Schools begins, one potential budget concern everyone will be watching is the Blueprint for Maryl…
Reducing class size and offering competitive pay are two funding priorities that Superintendent Terry Alban outlined when she released her rec…
Frederick County Public Schools has been awarded the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International Pathway to the Meritorious …
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Parents and teachers dressed in blue came out to the Board of Education meeting Wednesday night to show support for Carroll Creek Montessori P…
Frederick County Public Schools has received a $10,000 grant from the American Dairy Association to participate in the Fuel Up to Play 60 Seco…
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After participating in an all-day budget work session last week, the Frederick County Board of Education will meet Wednesday night to have a second discussion of the superintendent’s proposed budget for fiscal 2021.
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