Howard Schools News

Kira Cassels applied to 11 colleges and got in to every one. The kitchen of her Laurel home came to resemble a high school guidance office, the breakfast table buried beneath brochures and financial aid forms from destinations such as the University of Virginia and Franklin & Marshall College.
 
Calvert high school turns them loose at lunch (Post, November 29, 2009)
 
John Kelly's Washington: Those Grocery Store Loyalty Cards Pay Off for Schools (By John Kelly, October 15, 2009)
 
Gifted Student Is Being Held Back By Graduation Rules (Post, October 5, 2009)
 
Howard Teacher And Principal Receive Awards (Post, May 7, 2009)
 
Spring Break Might Shrink in Howard: School System Latest to Seek More Preparation Time for Tests Under 'No Child' Law (Post, December 28, 2008)
 
STATE 'BLUE RIBBON' HONORS: School Turns English Learners Into Top Achievers (Post, December 19, 2008)
 
'Proficient' Just Doesn't Cut It in Maryland: Students Pushed To Be 'Advanced' (Post, August 21, 2008)
 
County MSA Exam Scores Rise, Remain Ahead of Pack (Post, July 24, 2008)
 
A Hot Time For School Construction Projects: Pr. George's Finishing 1 New Site, 2 Additions (Post, July 10, 2008)
 
County's Top Educator Is Known for Energy, Dedication (Post, May 1, 2008)
 
Suburban Schools Reject Metal Detectors (Post, April 18, 2008)
 
HOWARD COUNTY BUDGET: Ulman Allots Funding for Mount Hebron Renovation (Post, April 2, 2008)
 
A Decade of the Challenge Index: Send Me Your School and Your Opinion (By Jay Mathews, March 24, 2008; 5:54 AM)
 
Group Says All-or-Nothing for Mt. Hebron School Fixes (Post, March 13, 2008)
 
HOWARD COUNTY: Teen Is Sentenced to 13 Years In Fatal Brawl Outside School (Post, February 27, 2008)
 
HOWARD COUNTY: 19-Year-Old Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge in Fatal Brawl (Post, January 31, 2008)
 
Offer of Cash Continues for Informants: __ (Post, January 30, 2008)
 
Howard's AP, IB Test Numbers Set Record : Challenge Index Ranks County 15th (Post, December 13, 2007)
 
HOWARD COUNTY: Second Young Man Is Charged in Fatal Brawl (Post, November 30, 2007)
 
From Many Schools, A Single One Is Forged: Marriotts Ridge Principal Honored for Leadership (Post, November 29, 2007)
 
A Ban on Drinks Brought From Outside: Schools' Efforts Target Abuse of Alcohol by Some Teens at Athletic Events (Post, October 11, 2007)
 
Getting Ready for the Opening Bell: New Schools in Ellicott City, Glenwood Hustle to Prepare for Their Debut (Post, August 23, 2007)
 
'True Colors' May Land on the Great White Way, Someday (Post, August 23, 2007)
 
Fear Factor: For the country's most successful high school girls' lacrosse team, nothing was scarier than losing -- except maybe the relentless demand for perfection (Post, July 29, 2007)
 
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