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Sun, 02/24/2013
Parent Talk Live

Parent Talk Live radio host Dr. Michael Robinson interviews MarylandCAN Executive Director as they discuss MarylandCAN's community engagement and its impact on parental engagement in education advocacy efforts.

Listen to the full interview here.

Fri, 02/15/2013
The Launch Pad

Harry Washington, host of The Launch Pad cable television show, interviews Curtis Valentine about MarylandCAN's efforts to close the achievement gap in the state of Maryland.

Please watch full interview here.

Thu, 01/31/2013
WBAL 1090AM

Ten years after Maryland's charter school law was enacted, more than 200 student, parents and teachers from charter schools around the state were in Annapolis today to urge lawmakers to make changes to the charter school law.

The effort was organized by MarylandCAN, the Maryland Campaign for Achievement Now.

Sun, 01/13/2013
94.7 Fresh FM

MarylandCAN Executive Director Curtis Valentine interviewied about MarylandCAN's work, especially as it relates to our advocacy for changes in Maryland's charter school law.  

Listen to full interview here

Aired January 13, 2013, on "Fresh Perspectives" (94.7 Fresh FM) and streamed live at CBSDC.com.

Also aired January 15, 2013 on 1580 AM Gov.Biz Radio.

Sat, 12/22/2012
All News 99.1 WNEW

 Check out these soundbites from an interview with Curtis Valentine featuring him as "Hometown Hero of the Week" and highlighting the work he does with MarylandCAN

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Meet Rhonda Holmes-Blankenship, Maryland's 2013 Teacher of the Year
Tue, 04/23/2013 - 15:22

Today at the White House, President Obama and Sec. of Education Arne Duncan recognized phenomenal teachers from across the country. Representing Maryland was Rhonda Holmes-Blankenship from Cecil County.

Update from Annapolis
Mon, 04/22/2013 - 15:06

Maryland’s legislative session wrapped up on April 8. Here’s where legislators landed on the education issues:

Charter schools

Working together for a better Maryland
Wed, 03/13/2013 - 14:21

 This week, lawmakers are considering legislation that, if passed, would give Maryland students more freedom to succeed at the schools of their choice.

Have you seen this? Check out our 2013 'State of Maryland Public Education' report!
Fri, 03/08/2013 - 12:33

 Maryland public school data have come to life like never...

Can all Marylanders celebrate? Taking another look at our state's AP scores
Tue, 02/26/2013 - 12:55

Over the past few days, articles, blogs and other posts have highlighted the achievements of Maryland’s students when it comes to Advanced Placement exams. While we must certainly congratulate Maryland for once again achieving the nation's best performance on AP exams for the seventh year in a row, we must still acknowledge how far we have to go.

Sweet Tweets
Fri, 12/21/2012 - 11:17

Bring in the holiday season by reading this week’s sweetest tweets. Remember to follow us @MarylandCAN and our Executive Director Curtis Valentine @CurtisEveryDay for the daily update on Maryland ed reform.

Let's stand with Sandy Hook
Wed, 12/19/2012 - 15:23

With heavy hearts, many of us reported back to work and school Monday after witnessing the aftermath of unthinkable tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary. So many questions remain unanswered. So much healing remains ahead. So much has been lost.

Our neighbors in Connecticut need our support during this trying time, so let’s stand with them however we can....

Over 10,000 on waiting lists
Mon, 12/17/2012 - 16:34

As a parent, I want the best for my son. So when he wasn’t getting what he needed at our neighborhood school, I entered him in the lottery for a shot at attending Chesapeake Public Charter School. Against all odds, he won, and now he’s thriving. But other children in our state aren’t so lucky.

This week's News Roundup: Three Prince George's schools receive highest Title 1 honors
Mon, 12/17/2012 - 16:24

 Just a quick note to let you know we'll be taking a short break from News Roundups after this week as we celebrate the holiday season. We'll resume the second week of January.

Happy Holidays!

Sweet Tweets
Fri, 12/14/2012 - 13:45

You guessed it! We have the sweetest tweets for this week, ready for your reading pleasure! Remember to follow us @MarylandCAN and our Executive Director Curtis Valentine @CurtisEveryDay for the daily scoop on Maryland ed reform.

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