Student Loan Debt has Reached an All-Time High
Student loan debt has reached an all-time high of $1.48 trillion as of June 2019, and is expected to increase, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Roughly 81% of this debt is composed of federal direct loans, as reported by Federal Student Aid (FSA), an office of the U.S. Department of Education. There are two main components of student loan debt — federal loans and private … [Read More...]
Education Highlights
Spy Chat: Small Colleges and Historic Restorations with Davy McCall
As noted in the Spy's obituary today, Professor Davy McCall passed away this weekend at the age of 97. The former U.S. State Department and USAID … [Read More...]
- WC Alumni Grapple With Admin Over “Foreigner” Cancellation in Virtual Town Hall
- WC’s Landgraf Acknowledges Mishandling of “Foreigner” Cancellation, Student Safety Came First
- Navajo Blessingway Ceremony at WC on Nov. 7
- Spy Chat: Salisbury University’s New President Charles Wight
- Profiles in Education: Chesapeake College’s Cliff Coppersmith Starts Year Two
- Chesapeake Forum: Lifelong Learning in Talbot County Begins a New Era
- Summer with Science
- A Conversation with President Kurt Landgraf: Lower Enrollments, Budget Deficits Mark Challenges at WC
- Former Washington College President Sheila Bair Hits $1 Million Mark with Donation to School
- Thad Bench of Benchworks Appointed to Washington College Board
Education Notes
Ms. Deshields’ First Grade Pumpkin Decorating Tradition Continues
Ms. Charlene Deshields, first grade teacher at Easton Elementary School – Dobson, recently held her annual class pumpkin decorating contest! All of … [Read More...]
- St. Michaels High School Announces Homecoming Court
- Wye River Upper School’s Candlelit Gala Proves Major Success
- APG Chesapeake, Star Democrat Supports Education Foundation Fundraiser
- Thirty-Two Gunston School Students Honored at National Honor Society Induction
- Country School Students Inducted into National Honor Society
- Gunston’s Annual Bull & Oyster Roast Continues to Succeed
- Local Students Receive National Merit Commendations
- Talbot County Public Schools Recognizes Advanced Placement Scholars
- Washington College Art History Professor Leads Nov. 7 Talbot County Talk
- Navajo Blessingway ceremony at Washington College Nov. 7
Chesapeake College
Profiles in Education: Chesapeake College’s Cliff Coppersmith Starts Year Two
Try as we might, the Spy was slightly delayed in circling back with Chesapeake College's Cliff Coppersmith after our initial interview from April of … [Read More...]
- Easton Student Graduates College before High School
- Comedy Queen Comes to Todd Performing Arts Center
- Industry Need Prompts Marine Tech Training at Chesapeake College
- Bryan Brothers Scholarship Boosts Workforce Training at Chesapeake College
- Chesapeake College Experiences Phishing Attack
- Area Golfers Hit the Links for Chesapeake’s Student-Athletes
- Chesapeake College: Dual Enrollment Now at Caroline Career and Tech Center
- Top Grad is Pursuing American Dream through Education
- Introducing Chesapeake College’s Sixth President Cliff Coppersmith
- Clifford Coppersmith to Become 6th President of Chesapeake College
Washington College
R. Eric Thomas, Award-Winning Playwright, Talks About Writing Humor Oct. 17
Playwright and memoirist R. Eric Thomas will be at the Rose O’ Neill Literary House on Oct. 17, presenting “Eric Reads the News: Writing Humor in … [Read More...]
- The Eastern Shore Food Lab’s Bill Schindler Leads Oct. 3 Talbot County Talk
- WC Announces Grant to Create the Warehime Fund for Student Excellence in Business
- WC Talbot County Lecture Series with Sustainability Director Greg Farley
- Novelist Rebecca Makkai at the Rose O’Neill Literary House Sept. 5
- A Conversation with President Kurt Landgraf: Lower Enrollments, Budget Deficits Mark Challenges at WC
- Seven Finalists Named for $50,000 George Washington Prize
- Thad Bench of Benchworks Appointed to Washington College Board
- Mid-Shore Education: In Search of a Different Kind of Diversity with WC’s Danitha Isma
- Leo E. Strine, Jr., Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice at WC Commencement
- WC to Host Meet and Greet Event Featuring Justice Leo Strine, Jr.
Gunston School
Thirty-Two Gunston School Students Honored at National Honor Society Induction
On Tuesday, October 29, thirty-two students were inducted into the National Honor Society at The Gunston School. The National Honor Society (NHS) is a … [Read More...]
- Gunston’s Annual Bull & Oyster Roast Continues to Succeed
- A Scenic Commute to School
- Gunston Faculty Leads Environmental Conference
- The Gunston School Celebrates 108th Commencement
- Gunston Senior Cole Evans Wins Boys’ ESIAC Player of Year
- Gunston Team Excels at National Academic Quiz Championships
- Megan (Moore) Dunne ’04 to be Inducted into Gunston’s Hall of Fame
- Gunston Rowers Medal at MD/DE State Championships
- Gunston School Triathlon Team Dominates Podium in Hagerstown
- Gunston Head Elected Board President of Regional Independent School Association
Talbot County Public Schools
Local Students Receive National Merit Commendations
Talbot County Public Schools is very pleased to announce that Easton High Seniors James Parkinson and Dillon Prochnicki, and St. Michaels High Senior … [Read More...]
- TCPS Presents Draft 2020-2021 Calendar to Board of ED
- TCPS Appoints Lilly Roser and Nathan Simpkins as Student Representatives
- Education Foundation Announces 2019 Distinguished Alumni Event
- Talbot Schools Receive Positive Behavior Interventions Program Recognition
- Talbot County Public Schools Announces First Student Apprenticeship
- White Marsh Elementary 5th Grader Wins Sodexo Future Chef Culinary Competition
- Easton Middle School Musicians Benefit from Artist-in-Residence Program Returning
- Talbot County Public Schools Honors Retirees
- Dr. Kari Clow Appointed Principal of Chapel District Elementary School for 2019-2020
- Easton Middle School Students Support People in Recovery
The Country School in Easton
Country School Students Wins VFW Essay Contest
Country School eighth graders entered a local writing contest sponsored by the VFW, with this year's theme being: "Why I honor the American flag." Of … [Read More...]
- Save the Date: Country School Golf Classic Set for October 19
- 15 Students Receive Fall Athletics Awards at The Country School
- Good Stuff: The Country School to Receive $250,000 Grant from Zaffere Foundation
- Mid-Shore Education: The Country School’s Plans for Goldsborough Street with Justin Nonemaker
- Profiles in Education: The Country School with Neil Mufson
- Country School Student Wins Prestigious Writing Award
- The Country School Named 2016 Maryland Green School
- Country School Honor Students Named
- Country School Appoints New Lower School Head
- The Country School and Others Team Up to Support Brain Tumor Research
Wye River Upper School
Wye River Upper School Announces New Director of Development
Wye River Upper School is delighted to announce that Lauren Kay Weber has accepted the position of WRUS Director of Development. Lauren brings over a … [Read More...]
- Wye River Upper School Announces Two Key Positions
- Wye River Upper School Open House on January 27
- Free Presentation by Carolyn Jeppsen at WRUS December 13
- Wye River Upper School Hosts Admissions Open House
- Wye River Upper School Graduates Offer Strong Testimonies
- The Wizard of Oz Comes to Wye River Upper School
- Wye River Upper School Admissions Open House January 28
- WRUS Masquerade Gala Honors its First “Great Blue Heron” Award Recipients
- Wye River Upper School Explores the Benefits of Mindfulness in Education
- Psychologist Dr. Lauren Littlefield to Speak at Wye River Upper School
