Our shared priorities depend on public education – it’s how we prepare our children for the jobs of tomorrow. But in order to give our children the tools they need to build a better future, we must listen to our educators so we can help improve the teaching and learning conditions in our schools. Because Read the Rest…
Culture
Listening to Our Educators, August 8th, 2011
Visit of Anhui Governor Wang Sanyun, July 18th, 2011
Annapolis, MD As Delivered Welcome to Governor Wang, and to Minister Deng, and to Deputy Director Philbin, and distinguished members of the Anhui delegation and honored guests – welcome to Annapolis. I want to thank Governor Wang for making this visit to Maryland. Governor Wang and I were together just in these last few days Read the Rest…
We’re Listening, July 7th, 2011
Over the past couple of years, we’ve done our best to let you know what we’ve been up to. We’ve sent out emails, printed publications, recorded PSAs and hosted town halls. And what I always like best about these communications is when I get to hear from you. Some of the most innovative ideas we Read the Rest…
Maryland Women: Paving the Way Forward, June 28th, 2011
This morning, I had the honor to host a panel discussion at the BioInternational Conference with four women who are leaders in the life sciences sector. We talked about the industry as a whole, their inspirations and mentors, their backgrounds and education and most importantly, what we can do as a state to continue to nurture Read the Rest…
Our Ability to Connect, June 10th, 2011
By Raquel Guillory Today, Governor O’Malley and the Maryland in Asia Delegation are headed home after a successful 10-day economic development trip. The jobs mission included exciting announcements like Tasly investing $40 million into Maryland, visits with companies that recognize Maryland as a great place to live, work and do business and meetings with public Read the Rest…
Johns Hopkins – Nanjing University, June 2nd, 2011
Nanjing, China Center for Chinese and American Studies As Delivered I want to thank your co-directors and I want to thank you. That is the nicest Nanjing welcome I’ve ever had. It is a great honor to be here with all of you. And I am here with about 70 Maryland business leaders and leaders Read the Rest…
A Jobs Mission, May 31st, 2011
In a few hours, I’ll be departing for Asia with a delegation of scientists, educators and business leaders from around our state but before I go, I wanted to share my thoughts on why this trip is so important for Maryland’s economic development. Every state, and every country, is in a fight for our economic future. Read the Rest…
Today’s Irish Times, May 24th, 2011
In case you missed it, I wanted to share a link to today’s Irish Times. It contains a piece I wrote in honor of President Obama’s visit to the emerald island, the ancestral homeland of many proud Americans. It be found here: http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2011/0524/1224297636768.html
2 Week Deadlines, April 26th, 2011
There are a few lessons that I’ve learned in managing large organizations and people. One is that people work against deadlines and that it’s best to have deadlines that come up every two weeks, instead of every two years. Another is that when you have a system that is open and transparent where everyone knows Read the Rest…
Welcome to the African American Heritage Festival, June 18th, 2010
Governor O’Malley greets visitors to the 3 day festival at Camden Yards this weekend.
