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Washington Co. schools could lose $1.6 million to federal budget cuts
julieg@herald-mail.comIf the federal budget cuts known as sequester continue, the impact on Washington County Public Schools could be between $664,000 and $1.6 million, with most of that expected to be felt in the coming fiscal year, the school system’s chief financial...Tags: Government Debt, Budgets and Budgeting, Economy, Business and Finance, U.S. Department of Education, Finance
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Developer pitches potential new site for Washington Co. school offices
julieg@herald-mail.comHagerstown developer Peter Perini told the Washington County Board of Education on Tuesday that his company was interested in developing a building in downtown Hagerstown to house multiple tenants, including new administrative offices for the school...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Rental Service, IBM, Allegheny Energy Inc.
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Students from Washington, Allegany counties test skills in MathCounts competition
More than 100 students participated from area middle schools in the annual MathCounts Competition on Feb. 23 at E. Russell Hicks Middle School in Hagerstown. The students were from Washington and Allegany county middle schools. This year, two teams and...
Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Science and Technology, Students, Johns Hopkins University
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Wilson College officials learn of major gift for library renovation
The renovation of the John Stewart Memorial Library at Wilson College has received a boost, thanks to a gift of as much as $3.6 million from Marguerite Lenfest of Huntingdon Valley, Pa. Wilson College President Barbara K. Mistick announced the gift with...
Tags: Education, Libraries, Arts and Culture, Colleges and Universities, Students
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Student news - March 4
WINCHESTER, Va. — Amanda Allen of Smithsburg was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Shenandoah University. She is a theater for youth major in the Shenandoah Conservatory at the school. BOSTON — Charles Derupe of...Tags: Coastal Carolina University , Education, Harrisburg (Dauphin, Pennsylvania), Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Science
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Debate over education bill turns to teacher hiring
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s bid to rewrite teacher hiring practices has sparked an early battle as the Legislature wades through his proposed overhaul of West Virginia’s public schools. Much of the fight revolves around seniority. Tomblin wants...
Tags: Government, Teachers, American Federation of Teachers, Executive Branch, Earl Ray Tomblin
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Bill requiring online learning amended because of opposition
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comMaryland currently doesn’t have a requirement that high school students take an online class as a condition for graduation. Sen. Christopher B. Shank, R-Washington, said he thinks it’s time for such a requirement. “Hearing from the...Tags: Christopher B. Shank, U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means, Customs and Tradition, Arts and Culture, Maryland General Assembly
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State archives taking intern applications
The Maryland State Archives is accepting applications for its summer student intern program. The internships are open to high school and undergraduate or graduate level college students attending Maryland schools or Maryland residents attending out-of-...Tags: Annapolis, Education, Science, Agricultural Research and Technology, Arts and Culture
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Student news - March 3
BOWIE, Md. — The following area students were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Bowie State University: Samantha Taylor of Frederick, Md., a senior majoring in social work Brandee Johnson of New Market, Md., a junior...Tags: Education, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Science, Science and Technology, Students
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Letters to the Editor - March 2
VWC thanks restaurant for gift certificates To the editor: On Feb. 8, during the Washington County Arts Council’s Annual Art Educators Exhibit, Volunteer Washington County (VWC) held a reception to honor the winners of this year’s MLK Day of...Tags: Education, Schools, Teachers, United Way , Arts and Culture
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Washington County students seek school dress code changes
julieg@herald-mail.comIn an attempt to modernize and clear up ambiguities in the student dress code, three high school students presented proposed changes to the Washington County Board of Education’s Policy Committee on Thursday. Some of the proposed dress code...Tags: Education, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Students
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James Buchanan High School's anti-bullying group and student council host Rachel's Challenge
roxann.miller@herald-mail.comOn Nov. 27, 2012, Carley Shaffer heard the familiar sound of an incoming text on her cellphone. Nonchalantly, the 14-year-old James Buchanan High School freshman picked up her phone thinking it was a routine message from her friend. But, it was...Tags: James Buchanan, Columbine High School, Students, Health and Safety at School
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