The Public Schools Funding Challenge: What did Talbot County Do?
As many of our readers know, the Spy goes out of its way to cover public affairs through the lens of a hyperlocal perspective. While our articles of the arts and regional culture frequently are shared in both the Chestertown Spy and Talbot Spy, when it comes to local government coverage, we have kept Kent County and Talbot County issues separated in our online publications to best serve the needs of these uniquely different communities. But periodically, both counties must face the same … [Read More...]
Education Highlights
Chesapeake College: Dual Enrollment Now at Caroline Career and Tech Center
Chesapeake College has taken its popular Dual Enrollment program to the Caroline Career and Tech Center this year to expand the partnership and … [Read More...]
- English Major Caroline Harvey Wins Washington College 2018 Sophie Kerr Prize
- Top Grad is Pursuing American Dream through Education
- Just In: Kent County High Listed as One of Maryland’s Best Schools
- Amelia Markosian: The Fun Teacher Becomes Teacher of the Year
- Introducing Chesapeake College’s Sixth President Cliff Coppersmith
- Annapolis Plan to Fix Historically Black Colleges in Maryland
- Hogan’s Nonpublic schools funding gets ‘BOOST’ from Students
- Clifford Coppersmith to Become 6th President of Chesapeake College
- 21st Century Learning: The Future of Education in Kent County, Part II by Al Hammond
- WC Admissions Won’t Penalize High School Students Who Protest Gun Violence
Education Notes
Author Doug Norton to Speak at Chestertown Library June 30
As a warship captain during the Cold War, Doug Norton held launch codes for nuclear weapons and was prepared to use them, but he also participated in … [Read More...]
- St. Anne’s Episcopal School Graduates the Class of 2018
- Kent School Celebrates Graduates
- KCPL & UM Extension Present “Eat More Veggies!”
- Charlotte Hawes Wins WC-ALL’s George Award
- St. Anne’s Episcopal School Breaks Ground on New Music Room
- A Celebration of Children’s Books at KCPL June 13
- Chestertown RiverArts Photo Club Exhibit at KCPL
- Kent School to Offer Summer Programs for Children
- Laura Johnson Steps Up Into Role as Vice President of Finance
- Schooner Sultana Offers Sunday Sails During 2018 Tea Party Festival
Washington College
WC’s Riverfront Concert Series Kicks Off on June 28 With Sombarkin’
Slip into summer with Washington College’s Riverfront Concert Series, which this year kicks off with Sombarkin’, the acclaimed a capella gospel, blues … [Read More...]
- The Summer Literary Salon on June 19
- Laura Johnson Steps Up Into Role as Vice President of Finance
- Young Environmental Stewards Summer Conference at Washington College
- Collaborative Marketing Campaign With BuzzFeed Wins International Communications Awards
- English Major Caroline Harvey Wins Washington College 2018 Sophie Kerr Prize
- Five WC Seniors Named Finalists for the 2018 Sophie Kerr Prize
- WC-ALL Call for Fall 2018 Course Proposals
- Rebecca Corbin Loree Center to be Dedicated at WC May 19
- Kevin Martin Will Speak at WC’s 235th Commencement May 20
- Mid-Shore Authors: The Unexpected Environmentalist J.I. Rodale with Andrew Case
Chesapeake College
Chesapeake College: Dual Enrollment Now at Caroline Career and Tech Center
Chesapeake College has taken its popular Dual Enrollment program to the Caroline Career and Tech Center this year to expand the partnership and … [Read More...]
- Top Grad is Pursuing American Dream through Education
- Introducing Chesapeake College’s Sixth President Cliff Coppersmith
- Clifford Coppersmith to Become 6th President of Chesapeake College
- Chesapeake College Announces Four Finalists for President
- Dear Girls Academy Founder Returns to Shore for Black History Month Luncheon
- Public Invited to Black History Month Event at Chesapeake College
- Chesapeake College Foundation Receives Largest Planned Gift
- Estate of Rev. William L. English Donates $892,000 to Chesapeake College for Nursing Scholarships
- Chesapeake College Commits to Solar Energy but Wind Turbine to Come Down
- Area High School Students Take Advantage of Chesapeake College Dual Enrollment for College Credit
Echo Hill Outdoor School
Eden Ettenger arrived at Echo Hill Outdoor School in August of 2016 and seamlessly stepped into the role of Intern. Hailing from Malibu, California … [Read More...]
- Creative Lives Series Continues December 14 with Andrew McCown
- Cool Indoor Stuff: Andrew McCown Reads Poetry of Nielsen and Hadaway at CBMM
- Echo Hill Outdoor School Welcomes Kent County 5th Graders by Doug Carter
- Cool Outdoor Stuff: A Hawaiian Break with Andrew McCown
- Cool Indoor Stuff: Byron’s ‘The Eastern Shoreman’ with Andrew McCown
Gunston School
Gunston’s Academic Team Participates in National Championships
Photo: Front row L-R: Henry Shifron, Areopl Bai, Andrew Amygdalos; back row L-R: Phin Howell, Headmaster John Lewis, Zack Anderson and Peter … [Read More...]
- Gunston Announces Third Quarter Academic Honors
- Herons Host 5th Annual Gunston Invitational
- Gunston Students Debate World Issues in Washington D.C.
- Gunston School Musicians Qualify for District and State Choruses
- The Gunston School Honors Harry “Stoney” Duffey
- Gunston Competes in First Tech Challenge
- The Gunston School Launches Chesapeake Watershed Semester Program
- Gunston Welcomes New Trustee
- Kent County Public Schools Strategic Planning Committee to Hold Special Meeting, Monday, Nov. 27
- Leadership, Character, Service, and Scholarship: NHS Induction
Kent County Public Schools
Hard Talk: Residents Press County Commissioners to Increase School Budget
Residents crowded the Kent County Commissioners’ hearing room Tuesday, June 5, to weigh in on the county’s proposed budget. The discussion grew heated … [Read More...]
- Just In: Kent County High Listed as One of Maryland’s Best Schools
- Amelia Markosian: The Fun Teacher Becomes Teacher of the Year
- WHEE partnered with Kent County Schools
- The Beauty of Making a Mosaic with KCHS Students
- KCPS Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration Information
- State Roundtable for Education Adds Chestertown’s Aundra Anderson to Next Generation Scholars Team
- Upcoming Events of Democratic Club of Kent County
- 21st Century Learning: The Future of Education in Kent County, Part II by Al Hammond
- KCHS Presents High School Musical JR
- An Evening with the Arts
Kent School
Kent School Celebrates Graduates
Friday, June 8 marked the 49th Graduation ceremony at Kent School. Thirteen members of the Class of 2018 were recognized for their achievements and … [Read More...]
- Kent School to Offer Summer Programs for Children
- Kent School Students Present Shrek the Musical, Jr
- Spring Arts Celebration at Kent School
- Kent School Students Support the Kent County Food Pantry
- Kent School Joins Harvard’s Making Caring Common Project
- Kent School to Offer Saturday Programs for Youngsters
- Kent School Students Compete in School Level Geography Bee
- Kent School Launches Fall Mini-Term Classes
- Kent School to Host Visiting Writer
- Kent School Chesapeake Bay Studies Incorporate STEM
Radcliffe Creek School
Radcliffe Creek School Announces New Head of School
After an extensive search and interview process, the Radcliffe Creek School Board of Trustees is pleased to announce its selection of Meghan “Meg” … [Read More...]
- Radcliffe Creek School Launches Founders’ Fund with $1 Million Goal
- Nice! $75,000 Gift to Radcliffe Creek School
- Horizons Welcomes 160 Students to 2017 Summer Program
- Jesse Nunn Hushion – New Teacher at Radcliffe Creek School
- The 2017 Tea Party Distance Classic and Run for Radcliffe
- Radcliffe Creek School Names Ben Joiner Assistant Head of School
- Radcliffe Creek School Prepares for the Changing of the Guard
- All Aboard: Holiday Train Show Rolls In To Benefit Radcliffe Creek School
- Radcliff Creek School Celebrates 20 Years With Gala September 25
- Train Show & Lego Competition to Benefit Radcliffe Creek School
Wye River Upper School
The Wizard of Oz Comes to Wye River Upper School
Wye River Upper School presents the Wizard of Oz on March 15 and 16 in Centreville, MD. The students have been working throughout the winter months on … [Read More...]
- Wye River Upper School Admissions Open House January 28
- WRUS Masquerade Gala Honors its First “Great Blue Heron” Award Recipients
- Wye River Upper School Explores the Benefits of Mindfulness in Education
- Psychologist Dr. Lauren Littlefield to Speak at Wye River Upper School
- Wye River Upper School Welcomes New Board Members
- Free Presentation on Teen Anxiety, Development and Transitions
- Admissions Open House at Wye River Upper School
- Wye River Upper School Hosts Winter Admissions Open House
- Wye River Upper School’s Board Chair Issues $50,000 Challenge Grant
- STEM Partnerships Benefit Wye River Upper School Students
