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New State Discipline Regulations Aim to Keep Students in the Classroom!

The ACLU of Maryland Education Reform Project is excited by the proposed changes to state discipline regulations put forth by the Maryland State Board of

December 13, 2012

Baltimore City Takes Historic First Step to Rebuild All City Schools!

Baltimore City Public Schools released the 21st Century Buildings for Our Kids report detailing the plan to rebuild or substantially renovate all city school buildings in 10 years (click here to download the full re

November 29, 2012

"Doomsday" budget averted!

With a final vote in the General Assembly on May 16, a budget package has passed which restores the $128 million in education cuts that were upheld during the regular legislative session. The budget package includes full funding of the Thornton education formula, including a 1% inflationary incr

May 29, 2012

What do "doomsday" budget cuts mean for education?

During the 2012 legislative session, Maryland lawmakers failed to pass critical reconciliation and revenue bills. This resulted in the passage of a "doomsday" budget, which closed the deficit with major cuts to state services.

May 7, 2012

Legislature Mandates Study of Innovative School Construction Proposal

ANNAPOLIS - Members of the House Appropriations Committee today approved budget language already passed by the Senate, directing the Interagency Committee on School Construction (IAC) to study the implications of providing Baltimore City with an annual block grant for school construction. This a

March 30, 2012

Transform Baltimore Testifies in Annapolis

ANNAPOLIS - On February 28, the campaign to Transform Baltimore and the Baltimore Education Coalition will testify in front of the House Appropriations Committee in support of House Bill 304, a bill that would give existing state capital funding for school construction in the form of a "block gra

February 28, 2012