The U.S. Department of Education and the first lady's Reach Higher Initiative have partnered with Better Make Room to help us reach students where they are at and inspire them to go on to pursue a postsecondary degree. We invite you to learn about ...
Posted Thursday, August 18th 2016 at 12:04PM
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Have you ever wondered about pursuing a federal career? Are you interested in public service? Would you like to gain valuable work experience and help move the needle on education issues in this country?
The Department of Education may have oppo ...
Posted Wednesday, August 17th 2016 at 12:51PM
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) is inviting eight selected partnerships between institutions of higher education and non-traditional providers to participate in the EQUIP (Educational Quality through Innovation Partnerships) experiment.
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Posted Wednesday, August 17th 2016 at 12:03PM
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"An essential resource."
Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures and
The Autistic Brain
"This book is long overdue."
Laurie Mawlam, Executive Director, Autism Canada
"... a 'must read' book for all practition ...
Posted Wednesday, August 17th 2016 at 11:52AM
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It's that time again! For parents of children with special needs, “back to school” means the start of a new IEP advocacy year. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
"Back to School" Supplies for Parents
(1) New spiral book. Get a new spiral no ...
Posted Tuesday, August 16th 2016 at 12:31PM
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iT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN. LET EVERY PARENT STAND UP AND TAKE A BOW BECAUSE ONLY FOUR MORE WEEKS UNTIL BACK-TO-SCHOOL!!! --YIPPIE!!
Well, the start of school brings a lot of changes—new teachers, new schedules and new school demands. Plannin ...
Posted Tuesday, August 16th 2016 at 12:20PM
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CHILMARK, Mass., Aug 15 (Reuters) - Declaring he was tired of talking about Donald Trump, President Barack Obama urged Democrats on Monday not to grow too confident about their prospects in the 2016 election despite Hillary Clinton's strong position ...
Posted Tuesday, August 16th 2016 at 11:44AM
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HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE HAPPINESS JOURNEY, LATELY?
LEARN MORE here!: https://www.pinterest.com/levine…/i-saw-you-in-his-eyes-iii/
AND BE HAPPY!
Please share tis with all your family, friends, neighbors, community, Interfaith Leaders, ...
Posted Monday, August 15th 2016 at 11:58AM
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Did you know that in the 2012 Presidential election, 72% of polling places were not accessible and 57.2% of people with disabilities did not vote? Let's shatter those statistics in Maryland in November! Disability Rights Maryland has organized 2 Vo ...
Posted Monday, August 15th 2016 at 10:58AM
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“That’s what ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ is all about. Helping more of our young people stay on track. Providing the support they need to think more broadly about their future. Building on what works – when it works, in those critical life-changing momen ...
Posted Saturday, August 13th 2016 at 12:13PM
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WASHINGTON, DC — In this week's address, President Obama discussed the progress we have made to combat global climate change. During the Obama Administration, we have made ambitious investments in clean energy and achieved reductions in carbon emissi ...
Posted Saturday, August 13th 2016 at 11:49AM
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IT'S HERE!!
Pres. Obama's RIO Olympic 2016 Message, H&HS Sec. Sylvia Matthew Burwell on ADHD, USDE Sec. Dr. John King on AAPI Data Challenge, MD Gov. Larry Hogan on #ýEllicottCity, Baltimore Police Commissioner Kevin Davis on Police ...
Posted Saturday, August 13th 2016 at 11:36AM
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A Department of Justice report finds widespread constitutional violations, the targeting of African Americans, and a culture of retaliation.
The Baltimore Police Department routinely violated the constitutional rights of citizens, used excessive ...
Posted Thursday, August 11th 2016 at 9:54PM
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Kevin Davis, Baltimore Police Commissioner, leads the eighth largest police department out of 18,000 across America. Davis is a fourth-generation public safety professional and has lived in Maryland all his life. He describes himself as “battle-t ...
Posted Thursday, August 11th 2016 at 9:49PM
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IT'S HERE!!
Listen NOW to @POTUS's 2016 #SummerPlaylist 🎵 → http://go.wh.gov/SummerPlaylist
Please listen, share with all your family, friends neighbors community, Teachers/Students/Classmates, Colleagues, ...
Posted Thursday, August 11th 2016 at 11:38AM
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During Phelps’ qualifying heat Monday, NBC commentators called his style the “most beautiful butterfly in history,” remarking on his even-tempered, gentle stroke.
The same well-rehearsed stroke carried him to victory Tuesday, as his fianceé, N ...
Posted Wednesday, August 10th 2016 at 2:07PM
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EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT HERE!!!
Just 2 days only! August 10-11!
Special sale for the NAMI Maryland Annual Conference!
Register between August 10-11, 2016 for the NAMI Maryland Annual Conference and pay only $100 for the 2 day con ...
Posted Wednesday, August 10th 2016 at 1:50PM
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In this week's address, President Obama celebrated the beginning of the Summer Olympics by wishing Team USA the best of luck as they compete on the world stage. The President said Team USA reminds the world why America always sets the example as a na ...
Posted Monday, August 8th 2016 at 11:47AM
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IT'S HERE! LOPNEWSMAG IS HERE!
This week, Vice President Joe Biden discusses #ýSCOTUS Nominee Judge Merrick Garland, and President Obama discusses the State of National Security in America
Learn more about REGISTERING for th ...
Posted Sunday, August 7th 2016 at 3:15AM
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WATCH AND KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING WHEN YOU SHARE WITH TEACHERS, CLASSMATES, STUDENTS, FAMILY, NEIGHBORS, COMMMUNITY, AND INTERFAITH LEADERS, TOO!
CLICK HERE!: https://youtu.be/4NzIFGNJ78Y ...
Posted Thursday, August 4th 2016 at 5:32PM
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SIGN THE BIRTHDAY CARD FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA AND INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO DO SO, TOO!
HERE!: https://www.barackobama.com/president-obama-turns-55/…
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Posted Tuesday, August 2nd 2016 at 11:45AM
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HOT OFF THE PRESS!
Pres. Obama discusses Wall Street Reform, H&HS Sec. Sylvia Burwell's 100-Day Challenge to End Youth Homelessness, USDE Releases Guidance on Homeless Children & Youth, MD Governor Larry Hogan on Heroin Epidemic and Creati ...
Posted Monday, August 1st 2016 at 11:16AM
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YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN TODAY'S TWITTERCHAT WITH USDE @JOHNKINGatED AND WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR AFRICAN-AMERICANS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MR. DAVID JOHNS @MrDavidJohns beginning at 2:30 P.M., EST!
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Posted Monday, August 1st 2016 at 11:06AM
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Gov.@LarryHogan announced $540k for Washington County's 1st Adult Day Reporting Center.A key initiative of our Task Force. Grant creates alternative to jail for opioid offenders
By Associated Press
July 25 at 4:30 PM
HAGERTOWN, Md. — ...
Posted Tuesday, July 26th 2016 at 1:13PM
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The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders offers full-time internships year round (spring, summer, and fall). Part-time applicants who can commit to at least 20 hours a week will be considered, although the Initiative prio ...
Posted Tuesday, July 26th 2016 at 12:54PM
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