Howard County has many wonderful attributes that enrich life in our community. One of the greatest of these attributes is ethnic and cultural diversity. There are few places in the US where you will find such a wealth of diverse races, religions, and cultures. From an...
In my last post, I discussed the necessity for keeping Howard County Public School students safe during crises and exceptional situations—through security enhancements, emergency procedure drills, stricter check-in guidelines, and improved mental-health resources....
Here in Howard County, we are lucky to have many dedicated, competent teachers in our public schools. However, the education of our students should not simply be left up to luck. If programs for attracting and retaining quality teachers are going to be effective, they...
Gauging Trends and Utilizing the Strengths of Our Community In some ways, Howard County is like school districts all over the world: We constantly walk the line between the quality of our educational programs and the health of our budget. Our students need many things...
A few months ago, I addressed the issue of inequity in Howard County Public Schools. Another inequity exists that deserves a closer look: the one experienced by our special education students. Granted, Howard County offers many superior services to these students....
