Shortly after SEIU’s Maryland and D.C. State Council made endorsements for state legislators, SEIU Local 500 (which represents school support staff and adjunct professors) released their county office endorsement list….
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According to Education Week, the Montgomery County Public Schools have the highest graduation rate of the nation’s 50 biggest school districts. Following is a statement from MCPS Superintendent Jerry Weast.Friends,…
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Consequences of the Budget, Part Three
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The school system was not the only powerful institution that was challenged by the budget. Also in the crosshairs were the public employee unions.Labor When analyzing the unions, it’s important…
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Surprise, surprise! Our sources tell us that the State Department of Education has approved Montgomery County’s FY 2011 Maintenance of Effort waiver request on a 7-5 vote. Wicomico County’s waiver…
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Consequences of the Budget, Part Two
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One of the most compelling elements of the budget drama was its impact on the county’s most important government institution: its public schools.The School System The schools are a unique…
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MCEA President Doug Prouty on Kojo
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MoCo PTAs Oppose School Cuts
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The Montgomery County Council of PTAs has joined the school unions and student organizations in protesting additional cuts to MCPS beyond the County Executive’s proposal. Following is their statement on…
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MCPS Superintendent Jerry Weast asked for and received authorization from the Board of Education to sue the county if the County Council cuts the system’s budget below the level proposed…
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Meoww!! SEIU Blasts Duchy
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On May 4, the three school unions – MCEA, SEIU Local 500 and the Supervisors – sent a long joint letter posing multiple questions about furloughs and proposing alternatives. So…
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MCEA: No Need for Furloughs
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MCEA has followed up its joint letter with the other school unions with a new one laying out its position: furloughs are not necessary. Here is the union’s case.MCEA points…