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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

Click here for Soundbite #1

Click here for Soundbite #2

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If you’re writing a story about education in Maryland, we’d be happy to work with you on deadline. Get in touch with Daphne Charles, MarylandCAN's Public Affairs Manager:

Cell: (301) 244-8073
Email: Daphne.Charles@MarylandCAN.org
 

Press Releases

 

Proposed bill would give more support to school districts Calls for the creation of a council to support charter school review process
March 13, 2013

Annapolis, MD—MarylandCAN: The Maryland Campaign for Achievement Now, testified today in the Maryland House Ways and Means Committee in support of new legislation that would make it easier for high-performing public charter schools to operate in Maryland.

New report reveals less than half of our eighth-graders read on grade level: According to report, Maryland still has some of the largest gaps in the country between haves and have-nots
March 6, 2013

 Annapolis, MD—MarylandCAN: The Maryland Campaign for Achievement Now today released its

300 public charter school supporters emphasize need for change: Maryland charter law ranks second worst in the nation
March 6, 2013

Annapolis, MD—On the 10th anniversary of the passage of Maryland’s charter school law, Delegates addressed over 300 charter school advocates in the Lowe House Office Building in Annapolis.

Maryland moves closer to pre-K for all: Early this morning, general assembly voted “yes” on pre-K funding legislation
September 3, 2012

Annapolis, MD--Yesterday, the Maryland General Assembly voted “yes” to bill language and amendments on legislation that would provide for a dedicated funding source to increase access to early childhood education programs for Maryland four-year-olds.

Bill proposing fully funded, high-quality preschool heard today: MarylandCAN, preschool experts and community organizations testify in support of new legislation
March 16, 2012
Bill to change Maryland’s public charter school law heard today: MarylandCAN, advocates testify in support of new legislation
March 15, 2012

Annapolis, MD--MarylandCAN: The Maryland Campaign for Achievement Now, an education reform advocacy nonprofit, testified today before the House Ways and Means committee in support of House Bill 1218 along with parents, principals, teachers and concerned citizens. HB 1218 proposes changes to Maryland’s public charter school law.

Parents and teachers rally in support of public charter school bill: HB 1218 addresses Maryland’s standing as second worst chart law in the country
March 14, 2012

Report cards issued for more than 1,400 Maryland public schools: New online tool to help parents access information on schools
February 28, 2012

Annapolis, MD--MarylandCAN: The Maryland Campaign for Achievement Now, today released its inaugural 2011 Maryland School Report Cards for more than 1,400 public schools in 24 school districts.

Click here to see the report cards.

Bill to allow parents leave for parent-teacher conferences heard today: MarylandCAN, parents testify in support of new legislation
February 24, 2012

Annapolis, MD--MarylandCAN: The Maryland Campaign for Achievement Now testified in support of legislation that would allow parents the right to attend biannual parent-teacher conferences without risking their livelihood. Senate Bill 329 was heard today in front of the state Senate finance committee.

MarylandCAN Executive Director Curtis Valentine testified:

MarylandCAN’s 2012 State of Maryland Public Education Report Reveals Growing Achievement Gaps
January 18, 2012

Annapolis, MD--January 17, 2012 – MarylandCAN: The Maryland Campaign for Achievement Now, a newly formed education reform advocacy organization, today released its inaugural 2012 State of Maryland Public Education Report. 

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