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National Read Across America Day is March 2nd!

February 23, 2015

In celebration of the late, great Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss)’s birthday, the National Education Association (NEA) has dubbed March 2nd National Read Across America Day–a day to motivate adults to spend time reading with their children and to reflect on the importance of instilling a lifelong love of reading. While the…

A Change to Maryland Charter Schools Law in the Works

February 11, 2015

Education News, Maryland Education

Supported by Gov.-elect Larry Hogan, there is a new effort underway to change Maryland charter schools law. What is a charter school? A charter school is a unique public school that receives public funding but operates independently of the established public school system. Charter schools are allowed the freedom to be…

Khan Academy – A Personalized Learning Tool for All Ages

January 30, 2015

Education News, Teachers

With the advent of merging education and technology, there are so many exciting things being introduced to aid children throughout the learning process. One tool that is “removing the one-size-fits-all lecture from the classroom and letting students have a self paced lecture at home,” is Khan Academy. What began as a series…

CSFB Board Member Marta Mossburg on Fox 45 Baltimore

January 27, 2015

CSFB Events, Education News

national school choice week, school choice

Last Sunday morning, January 25th, CSFB board member Marta Mossburg joined Fox 45 Baltimore to talk about National School Choice Week and the Children’s Scholarship Fund Baltimore’s School Choice Event happening Thursday, January 29th. What is National School Choice Week? It’s a week at the end of January designated to celebrate School Choice…

Maryland Education Credit – 2015 Legislative Session

January 27, 2015

Education News, Issues in Education, Maryland Education

Why do we need an education tax credit? Nonpublic schools are not only an important part of Maryland’s heritage, but also integral to our future. They provide quality educations, stabilize neighborhoods and spur economic growth. Most importantly, Maryland’s nonpublic schools save taxpayers more than $1.5 BILLION dollars per year! However,…