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A reminder that today's Frederick County Board of Ed Work Session is open to the public. While there is no public comment scheduled, folks who would like to speak on an agenda item before the board votes to take action on that item (such as the budget) will be invited to do so.

An important film tomorrow 7pm @WeinbergCenter Thank you @AarchSociety for your work to bring this film forward. Should be very informative--hope to see folks there weinbergcenter.org/shows/ame…

Comprehensive article highlighting the topics for our March 22 BoE meeting fredericknewspost-md.newsmem…

FNP had an informative article this weekend about the ongoing process for a new Brunswick HS. I made the motion at our meeting on March 8 to have staff report back to the board before June about our options for accelerating the timeline on this project. fredericknewspost-md.newsmem…

Third Annual Seed to Roots Performance at the Weinberg--should be an awesome event! m.facebook.com/story.php?sto…

FCPS has its Partners for Success program going again. Follow @FCPS_P4S for more info. Also, on Tues Dec 13th, a time to S.H.A.R.E. support group will meet at Common Market on 7th Street at 10am.

How children are taught to read faces a reckoning on @WYPR881FM right now. wbur.fm/3gW1g95 via @OnPointRadio

Thank you @chm91364 for your keynote this morning at the Maryland Virtual Charter Schools Conference. So many ideas including 1) Importance of using asset based approach 2) our students face opportunity gaps (not achievement gaps!) 3) The time is always right to do what is right!

These listening sessions were important in allowing administrators to hear from stakeholders. But significant improvements are still needed. Providing benefits to all our SEIAs was my motion (that did not pass) in November and remains a priority for me. fredericknewspost-md.newsmem…

I was really impressed by the inclusive Field Day today at Urbana High School. So much fun for everyone! #unified #fcps #frederickproud

Today 7pm at Butterfly Ridge Elementary School: Community Conversation about West Frederick Library Project fredericknewspost.com/calend… via @frednewspost

I am extremely disappointed that the State Senate did not pass, or even vote on, the revised bill for cameras in special education classroom. Our Frederick County Board of Education supported this bill. @PaulPinsky did not bother to schedule a hearing. fredericknewspost-md.newsmem…

I'll continue to push FCPS Special Education staff for information on which schools have implemented more proactive training. I am disappointed that the answer isn't every single FCPS school. And it is not acceptable that the status isn't readily known. fredericknewspost-md.newsmem…

We are one step closer to ensuring that seclusion is no longer used in any public school in Maryland. I appreciate the work of the General Assembly on this issue. Seclusion legislation headed to Hogan fredericknewspost-md.newsmem…

Well deserved praise for Chief Lando's work these past 12 months. Transparency, commitment to public safety & engaging community partners--all present in the work of Jason Lando FPD Chief Lando has drawn praise in the community fredericknewspost-md.newsmem…

I look for the House of Delegates and the Senate to agree on language and ban seclusion in Maryland schools. Seclusion ban bill passes Senate fredericknewspost-md.newsmem…

I look forward to the work of the Immigrant Affairs Commission. Thank you to those who are serving and are engaged in this important work. Commission hopes to be voice for local immigrants fredericknewspost-md.newsmem…

Congratulations to students at Oakdale HS and West Frederick MS on your success in the National History Day Competition! #fcps #historyteacher Students move on to state history finals fredericknewspost-md.newsmem…