Business Leaders Urge Funding, Adoption of Kirwan Commission Reforms
More than three dozen business leaders in Maryland signed a letter encouraging the state’s top lawmakers to fund and implement the multibillion-dollar Kirwan Commission education reform plan. The letter was sent Wednesday to Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R), House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore County), Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. (D) and Senate President-Nominee Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City). Among the 38 business leaders who signed it were Norman R. Augustine, … [Read More...]
Education Highlights
Spy Chat: Small Colleges and Historic Restorations with Davy McCall
As noted in the Spy's obituary today, Professor Davy McCall passed away this weekend at the age of 97. The former U.S. State Department and USAID … [Read More...]
- Navajo Blessingway Ceremony at WC on Nov. 7
- Spy Chat: Salisbury University’s New President Charles Wight
- Profiles in Education: Chesapeake College’s Cliff Coppersmith Starts Year Two
- WC-ALL to Host Washington College CES’s Kate Livie at October Learn at Lunch
- Washington College Academy of Lifelong Learning to Hold Open House Thursday, August 15
- Kent County Schools’ Program Provides Summer Learning
- A Conversation with President Kurt Landgraf: Lower Enrollments, Budget Deficits Mark Challenges at WC
- Former Washington College President Sheila Bair Hits $1 Million Mark with Donation to School
- Thad Bench of Benchworks Appointed to Washington College Board
- Mid-Shore Education: In Search of a Different Kind of Diversity with WC’s Danitha Isma
Education Notes
WC-ALL Hosts Dr George Spilich at January Learn at Lunch
Recently-retired psychology professor George Spilich is the speaker at Washington College Academy of Lifelong Learning’s first “Learn at Lunch” … [Read More...]
- Adkins Arboretum Offers Nature Fun for Preschoolers
- Sultana Summer Programs Almost 20% Booked!
- WC-ALL Announces Spring Schedule of Courses
- Kent County High School’s Next Generation Scholars Tour Area Businesses
- WC’s $150 Million Campaign Meets Record Goal Ahead of Schedule
- Christianson Named Scholastic All-American in Swimming
- Book Columnist Dirda and Dickens Scholars Share Expertise at Bookplate
- Wye River Upper School’s Candlelit Gala Proves Major Success
- Pulitzer Prize Finalist Greg Grandin at WC on Nov. 21
- Thirty-Two Gunston School Students Honored at National Honor Society Induction
Chesapeake College
Profiles in Education: Chesapeake College’s Cliff Coppersmith Starts Year Two
Try as we might, the Spy was slightly delayed in circling back with Chesapeake College's Cliff Coppersmith after our initial interview from April of … [Read More...]
- Easton Student Graduates College before High School
- Comedy Queen Comes to Todd Performing Arts Center
- Industry Need Prompts Marine Tech Training at Chesapeake College
- Bryan Brothers Scholarship Boosts Workforce Training at Chesapeake College
- Chesapeake College Experiences Phishing Attack
- Area Golfers Hit the Links for Chesapeake’s Student-Athletes
- Chesapeake College: Dual Enrollment Now at Caroline Career and Tech Center
- 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
Washington College
WC-ALL Announces Spring Schedule of Courses
Forget about winter blues and sign up for a course with The Washington College Academy of Lifelong Learning! The continuing education program for … [Read More...]
- WC and Local School Students Converge on Maryland STEM Festival
- Philosopher Justin Tiwald Leads Ethics Talk Oct. 16 at WC
- R. Eric Thomas, Award-Winning Playwright, Talks About Writing Humor Oct. 17
- WC-ALL to Host Washington College CES’s Kate Livie at October Learn at Lunch
- Water Security Topic of Oct. 16 Public Affairs Alumni Lecture at WC
- The Eastern Shore Food Lab’s Bill Schindler Leads Oct. 3 Talbot County Talk
- Lit House Features WC Professor’s Research Into African American Publishing
- WC Announces Grant to Create the Warehime Fund for Student Excellence in Business
- Radiant Echo Unveiled: Honoring WC’s McLain, Conkling and Fireworks in Chestertown
- A Conversation with Award Winning Author Rebecca Makkai
Gunston School
Thirty-Two Gunston School Students Honored at National Honor Society Induction
On Tuesday, October 29, thirty-two students were inducted into the National Honor Society at The Gunston School. The National Honor Society (NHS) is a … [Read More...]
- Gunston’s Annual Bull & Oyster Roast Continues to Succeed
- A Scenic Commute for New Gunston Students
- Gunston Faculty Leads Environmental Conference
- The Gunston School Celebrates 108th Commencement
- Gunston Senior Cole Evans Wins Boys’ ESIAC Player of Year
- Gunston Team Excels at National Academic Quiz Championships
- Megan (Moore) Dunne ’04 to be Inducted into Gunston’s Hall of Fame
- Gunston Rowers Medal at MD/DE State Championships
- Gunston School Triathlon Team Dominates Podium in Hagerstown
- Gunston Head Elected Board President of Regional Independent School Association
Radcliffe Creek School
Radcliffe Creek School Presented with Major Gift
Radcliffe Creek School is thrilled to announce that it was presented with a generous $64,048 gift from the Murray Foundation on Thursday, September … [Read More...]
- Helping Transition Back to School By Meg Bamford
- Radcliffe Creek School Announces Eighth-Grade Graduation
- Sultana & Students Help Conserve Radcliffe Creek
- Radcliffe Creek School Receives $75,000 Gift for Financial Aid
- Radcliffe Creek School Announces New Head of School
- 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
Wye River Upper School
Wye River Upper School Announces New Director of Development
Wye River Upper School is delighted to announce that Lauren Kay Weber has accepted the position of WRUS Director of Development. Lauren brings over a … [Read More...]
- Wye River Upper School Announces Two Key Positions
- Wye River Upper School Open House on January 27
- Free Presentation by Carolyn Jeppsen at WRUS December 13
- Wye River Upper School Hosts Admissions Open House
- Wye River Upper School Graduates Offer Strong Testimonies
- The Wizard of Oz Comes to Wye River Upper School
- 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
