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Chadwick, Charlesmont Elementary Schools Claim Blue Ribbons (in Towson Patch)

The two schools, both in the Title I program, were among six winners across the state.

Education

BCPS: Eastwood Facility Closing, Not School (in Towson Patch)

School officials argue that the closing of the Eastwood facility comes with an expansion of the school program.

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State Department of Education Releasing First Data Set for School Progress Index

The School Progress Index replaced some of the stricter accountability criteria outlined in No Child Left Behind.

Education

Decision on Discovery Pre-K at Summit Park Elementary Deferred, Again (in Towson Patch)

The school system will make a decision about the program's future following the 2013-14 school year at a later date.

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American Federation of Teachers Continues Campaign Against 'Excessive Testing' (in Towson Patch)

The labor union for teachers is investigating alternative options for what they call a testing "fixation."

Education

Comptroller's Office Not 'Aggressively' Enforcing PTA Sales Tax (in Towson Patch)

A spokeswoman for Comptroller Peter Franchot said the office only reacted in response to inquiry made about sales tax; and is not targeting PTAs.

Education

Comptroller's Office: PTAs, Like Any Seller, Must Collect Sales Tax (in Towson Patch)

The Maryland PTA plans to ask the state to change is taxation requirements, 'The Capital' reports.

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School System Seeking Magnet Programs Feedback (in Towson Patch)

Baltimore County Public Schools is hosting four community forums on its more than 70 different magnet school programs.

Education

Board of Ed Rejects Official Legislative Platform (in Towson Patch)

The platform was to be presented to a group of local lawmakers at an upcoming meet-and-greet.

Education

Board of Ed Approves Imagine Discovery Charter Agreement (in Towson Patch)

The struggling Woodlawn school received a two year charter extension in August, which is up for renewal in fall 2013.

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