ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley today issued the following statement on the passage of the Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) bill: “There is no progress without a job. “I would like to thank Senate President Miller and House Speaker Busch for their hard work and support for the EARN bill this session. I’d also Read the Rest…
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Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on Passage of EARN Bill, March 12th, 2013
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 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…
A Story of Skills Training, September 26th, 2012
By Kathleen Weiss, Executive Director of the BioTechnical Institute of Maryland Last week, we had the opportunity to host Governor Martin O’Malley at BTI and showcase how we contribute to Maryland’s innovation economy through innovative, educational programs. As the only non-profit in the State of Maryland that is focused on providing tuition-free training to low-income Read the Rest…
Maryland Cyber Challenge & Conference, October 21st, 2011
Baltimore, MD Thank you all very, very much. It is great to be with you. All these Cyber Warriors gathered here in Baltimore City, the original land of the free and home of the brave. It is terrific to see all of you and I want to thank you Senator Cardin for your leadership, not Read the Rest…
Governor O’Malley Announces Five Appointments to the Board of Trustees of Baltimore City Community College, September 23rd, 2011
ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 23, 2011) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced five appointments to the Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) Board of Trustees. The appointees are Dr. Rosemary Gillett-Karam, Jay Hutchins, Esq., Pamela Paulk, Craig Anthony Thompson, Esq. and Maria Harris Tildon, Esq. BCCC is governed by the Board of Trustees. Appointed by the Governor Read the Rest…
Strategic Goal 3: Increase the Number of Marylanders who Receive Skills Training by 20% by End 2012, October 19th, 2010
For more information, visit: http://www.statestat.maryland.gov/GDUskills.asp
Higher Education Investment Fund – Tuition Stabilization and Funding (2010), March 1st, 2010
Establishes a Tuition Stabilization Trust Account to stabilize costs for resident undergraduate students and makes permanent certain distribution of tax revenues to the Higher Education Investment Fund. http://mlis.state.md.us/2010rs/chapters_noln/Ch_193_hb0470T.pdf
Education – Maryland’s Longitudinal Data System (2010), March 1st, 2010
Establishes the Maryland Longitudinal data system as a statewide system containing individual-level student data and workforce data to improve the State’s education system and guide decision-making through the use of timely and accurate information about student performance. http://mlis.state.md.us/2010rs/chapters_noln/Ch_190_sb0275E.pdf
Education Reform Act of 2010, March 1st, 2010
Includes reforms in the following major categories: teacher tenure; student growth in evaluations, and differentiated pay. Consistent with Maryland Race to the Top initiative, this extends the period before a teacher is eligible for tenure from two years to three years and provides for additional mentoring and professional development for non-tenured teachers who need additional Read the Rest…
