
Governor’s education bill slows growth of per pupil funding, worrying advocates
A comprehensive education bill unveiled Wednesday by the Moore administration would slow the growth of per pupil spending beginning next year and continuing for the next eight years, raising concerns among advocates and lawmakers. The reductions begin in fiscal 2026, when the per pupil “foundation” funding was scheduled to grow from $8,789 per student to $9,226; the administration’s bill calls ... [Continue Story]
Education Highlights

Spy Survey Summary on Learning for a Lifetime on the Mid-Shore
Every year, the Spy selects one nonprofit organization or school on the Mid-Shore that we admire, then we reach out to our 8,000 daily subscribers ... [Continue Story]
- Talbot County STEM Camp Completes Another Excellent Summer
- As School Year Begins, Education Reform Plan Faces a Reckoning
- Talbot County Library Hosts Youth STEAM Program
- Bay Climate Adaptation: The TNC Guide in Finding the Money for Major Infrastructure Change
- Maryland’s pre-K expansion plan proves to be unpopular with child care providers
- The CBMM PATRIOT’s Dynamic Duo: A Chat with Joyce and Matt Gauthier
- Dr. Susan Morgan Resigns from Dorchester Board of Education
- Blueprint Blues: Mid-Shore and State School Leaders Cite School Reform Plan’s Progress and Problems
- Washington College Receives $15 Million for New School Focusing on Interdisciplinary Approach to Global Business
- Washington College Receives $15 Million for New School Focusing on Interdisciplinary Approach to Global Business
Education Notes

St. Michaels Middle High hosts “real world – Saints edition”
St. Michaels Middle High School (SMMHS) hosted an inaugural “Real World - Saints Edition” event just before winter break. Although the name ... [Continue Story]
- SU announces new CHHS dean
- With a generous donation from Women Who Care Talbot County, Critchlow Adkins Children’s Centers expands yoga programming
- Governor’s education bill slows growth of per pupil funding, worrying advocates
- Doug Holly leads Chesapeake Forum’s field trip to the Mall of Museums
- Waterfowl Festival makes donations of 53 guidebooks to Talbot County Free Library
- Gunston welcomes Mike Hardesty as Director of Facilities
- Centerville Y to host Current Geopolitical Affairs program
- Explore the rich African American experience in Dorchester County
- Share the Chesapeake story as a CBMM volunteer interpreter
- Tilghman Watermen’s Museum speaker series