A Conversation with President Kurt Landgraf: Lower Enrollments, Budget Deficits Mark Challenges at WC
Declining enrollment, small endowments, and competition from more affordable public universities will continue to threaten the existence of small liberal arts colleges well into the next decade. Moody’s, the Chronicle of Higher Education and other education experts predict these factors will force many small private colleges to close or merge with larger institutions -- and Washington College … [Read More...]
Education Highlights
Former Washington College President Sheila Bair Hits $1 Million Mark with Donation to School
Former Washington College President Sheila Bair donated $20,0000 to the school's Washington Scholars program, bringing to $1 million her personal … [Read More...]
- Thad Bench of Benchworks Appointed to Washington College Board
- Talbot County Board Of Education Approves FY20 Budget
- Mid-Shore Education: In Search of a Different Kind of Diversity with WC’s Danitha Isma
- Bill Would Provide Protections To Student Loan Borrowers
- Chesapeake College Names David A. Harper, Jr. Vice-President for Workforce and Academic Programs
- TCPS Announces 2019-2020 Teacher and Support Staff of the Year
- Kent School Kicks Off Campaign at 50th Anniversary Event
- Md. House overrides Hogan Veto: Schools Can Now Start Before Labor Day
- Mid-Shore Education: Ben Dize Reflects on 50 Years of Teaching
- Spy Time Machine: A Vincent Hynson Scholar in 2011 Plans for College and Career
Education Notes
Gunston Faculty Leads Environmental Conference
As last week’s record-setting heat wave was building over the mid-Atlantic region, a dedicated group of twelve independent school leaders from … [Read More...]
- School System Receives State Funding to Expand Pre-Kindergarten
- Talbot County Public Schools Announces First Student Apprenticeship
- White Marsh Elementary 5th Grader Wins Sodexo Future Chef Culinary Competition
- Talbot Mentors Free Infosessions
- Easton Middle School Musicians Benefit from Artist-in-Residence Program Returning
- Seven Finalists Named for $50,000 George Washington Prize
- 18th Annual Chrome City Ride scheduled for Sunday, July 28th
- Benedictine Announces Appointment of Cheryl Keamy to Board of Trustees
- Wye River Upper School Announces New Director of Development
- Chautauqua Summer Series Returns to St. Michaels July 8-10
Chesapeake College
Easton Student Graduates College before High School
Shelby Simpkins, 18, of Easton was recently named 2019 Outstanding Dual Enrollment Student at Chesapeake College. The outstanding student credits her … [Read More...]
- 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
- Chesapeake College Announces Four Finalists for President
Washington College
A Conversation with President Kurt Landgraf: Lower Enrollments, Budget Deficits Mark Challenges at WC
Declining enrollment, small endowments, and competition from more affordable public universities will continue to threaten the existence of small … [Read More...]
- 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.
- Spy Time Machine: A Vincent Hynson Scholar in 2011 Plans for College and Career
- Stanley Black & Decker CEO Jim Loree at WC on March 25
- Joseph Prud’homme to Speak at Talbot County Event March 21
- Washington College Partners with Innovative FESCO Energy
- David Blight to Speak at Washington College on February 7
Gunston School
Gunston Faculty Leads Environmental Conference
As last week’s record-setting heat wave was building over the mid-Atlantic region, a dedicated group of twelve independent school leaders from … [Read More...]
- 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
- Gunston Hosted 6th Annual Crew Invitational
- Mid-Shore Education: Ben Dize Reflects on 50 Years of Teaching
- Gunston’s Model UN Team Competes in NYC
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
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
Talbot County Public Schools
Talbot County Public Schools Announces First Student Apprenticeship
The Talbot County Board of education recognized the Eastern Shore’s first student participant in the Apprenticeship Maryland Program at their June … [Read More...]
- 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
- TCPS Announces 2019-2020 Teacher and Support Staff of the Year
- Talbot County Public Schools Presents 2018 Kindergarten Readiness Data
- TCPS Student Musicians Earn Spot in All-Shore Bands
- Talbot Announces 2019 Teacher and Support Staff of the Year Finalists
- Education Foundation Awards More Than $33,000 in Teacher Grants
