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New student data system coming to Howard County schools
- A new record and grade-keeping system will be introduced into Howard County public schools this coming school year as the school system removes an old program that resulted in late report cards and incorrect grade point averages.
Howard County families asked to register students now for school
- Families new to Howard County or have a child about to start school for the first time now should register at their local school.
Howard County school stands out with perfect state reading scores
- Students at one entire school — Worthington Elementary School in Ellicott City — scored 100 percent on the state reading test.
‘Mecca’ for autistic children
- For Judy Lewicky, traveling more than 3,000 miles to Howard County so her autistic son could receive a quality services was more than worth it.
- For Judy Lewicky, traveling more than 3,000 miles to Howard County so her autistic son could receive a quality services was more than worth it.
Howard schools superintendent gets 13 percent raise to $265,000
- The Howard County superintendent’s 13 percent pay raise to $265,000 now makes him comparable to Baltimore County’s top school wage earner.
Teachers union endorses three candidates for school board
- The Howard County teachers’ union endorsed three school board candidates to help it advance its campaign and credentials.
Howard County schools leading way in simulated congressional hearings
- Looking the part of professionals dressed in business clothes, fifth-graders at Gorman Crossing Elementary School politely and articulately answered questions about what they learned about government this year.
- Looking the part of professionals dressed in business clothes, fifth-graders at Gorman Crossing Elementary School politely and articulately answered questions about what they learned about government this year.
Affordable housing still vexing schools despite salary boosts
- A lack of affordable housing is expected to continue to prevent many teachers from living and working in Howard County, despite the recent 5 percent increase in starting salaries next year.
School board satisfied with budget funding
- Howard school board members and officials received most of what they sought during the budget process, but many expressed concern Tuesday about the future.
Recess before eating means healthier kids, advocates say
- Schoolchildren who eat lunch before playtime tend to gobble down their food to get outside quicker, causing stomach cramps, wasted food and wound-up children, say advocates of recess before lunch.
School officials solve stomachaches by scheduling playtime before lunch
- School nurse Susan Wilson noticed a troubling trend forming at Hollifield Station Elementary School.
- School nurse Susan Wilson noticed a troubling trend forming at Hollifield Station Elementary School.
Elementary schools recognized for health, wellness programs under county initiative
- More and more students at Hollifield Station Elementary School were complaining of stomach aches, prompting school officials to rethink lunchtime.
Summer to begin sooner for Howard students
- Students rejoice.
