St. Mary’s, MD As Prepared for Delivery President Urgo, Chairwoman Matthews, Congressman Hoyer, distinguished faculty, honored guests, graduates,… what a pleasure to share this happy occasion with all of you. I love St. Mary’s College. You can feel the history and sense the future as you walk these beautiful grounds. Centuries ago, this place was Read the Rest…
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Commencement, May 11th, 2013
Governor Martin O’Malley and State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lillian Lowery Appoint Three Members to the Prince George’s County Selection Committee, May 10th, 2013
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Martin O’Malley and State Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Lillian Lowery, today announced the appointment of three members to the Search Committee for the Chief Executive Officer of the Prince George’s County Public Schools System. These appointments are being made following passage of legislation (HB1107) outlining a revised governance structure for Prince Read the Rest…
Read Across Maryland, March 29th, 2013
By Lt. Governor Brown As we close out our fifth annual Read Across Maryland month, I am delighted to see so many members of our Cabinet and our agencies have fully embraced this month-long celebration by visiting classrooms, donating books and promoting the joy of reading. Dr. Seuss – whose birthday kicks off this annual Read the Rest…
Maryland Students Continue to Rank Number One on Advanced Placement Tests, February 20th, 2013
Maryland Achieves Seventh Straight Year of Leading the Nation in Top Scores ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today released the following statement after the College Board announced that Maryland students have achieved yet another number one national ranking in Advanced Placement (AP) success. “Because of the better choices we’ve made together to invest in Read the Rest…
The SOTU & what we’ve done in Maryland…Part I, February 13th, 2013
Last night the President made a persuasive case for why we must begin to make better choices as a nation. He focused on finding new and innovative ways to cut waste, improve efficiencies, improve education — from Pre-School to higher education — and create jobs. Here in Maryland, we are already working towards stronger families, stronger communities, and Read the Rest…
Governor Martin O’Malley Promotes Innovative Initiatives to Give Students Skills to Compete, February 11th, 2013
Governor visits North Point High School; highlights fiscally responsible budget that protects investments in education, prepares students for the jobs of tomorrow WALDORF, MD - Governor Martin O’Malley today, joined by students, educators and other officials, promoted the Administration’s continued commitment to public education with a visit to North Point High School, a unique school Read the Rest…
Governor Martin O’Malley Highlights “Better Choices, Better Results” in 2013 State of the State Address, January 30th, 2013
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today delivered his seventh State of the State address before members of the Maryland General Assembly, invited guests, and the citizens of Maryland. In his address, Governor O’Malley focused on the better choices made to achieve better results for our job creation, Maryland schools, and a strong and growing middle Read the Rest…
State of the State, January 30th, 2013
Better Choices; Better Results Annapolis, MD A footnoted version of the speech is available here. Acknowledgments Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Distinguished Minority Leaders, Lieutenant Governor Brown, Treasurer Kopp, Governor Hughes, Governor Glendening, Attorney General Gansler, Attorney General Curran; colleagues in city and county government; Congressman Cummings, Congresswoman Edwards; Mayor Vincent Gray, from our neighbors in New Read the Rest…
Governor Martin O’Malley State of the State Address Key Excerpts, January 30th, 2013
Better Choices; Better Results Excerpts From Governor Martin O’Malley’s 2013 State of the State Address ANNAPOLIS, MD - Today, Governor Martin O’Malley will deliver his annual State of the State address. Below are some key excerpts of the Governor’s remarks as prepared for delivery: Progress is a choice. Job creation is a choice. Whether we Read the Rest…
