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Villa Julie Becomes First Maryland Private Institution to Offer RN to BS Program Completely Online

Villa Julie Becomes First Maryland Private Institution to Offer RN to BS Program Completely Online

In its continuing effort to combat the nursing shortage in Maryland and across the country, Villa Julie College has unveiled plans to also offer its RN to BS nursing degree option completey online. This new option will allow working nurses to earn an accredited bachelor's degree at their own pace without disrupting their personal and professional lives.

Resisting vocational 'tide': Armed with the literacy canon, St. John's graduates face world

Resisting vocational 'tide': Armed with the literacy canon, St. John's graduates face world

The commencement ceremony yesterday at St. John's College in Annapolis was an apt display of a school that prides itself on individuality and freedom through learning. St. John's is known for its "great books" curriculum and for its old-fashioned approach to schooling.

MICUA Alumni Shine in Teacher of the Year Awards in Maryland Counties across the State

MICUA Alumni Shine in Teacher of the Year Awards in Maryland Counties across the State
School districts around the nation are honoring their best teachers May 4 through 10, Teacher Appreciation Week. In Maryland, graduates of MICUA member institutions have been named Teacher of the Year in Baltimore City and half of Maryland's 23 counties.

Setting students up for success: Educator at Lisby Elementary named county teacher of the year

Setting students up for success: Educator at George D. Lisby Elementary in Aberdeen named county teacher of the year

Ronald Wooden, a graduate of College of Notre Dame of Maryland's leadership and teaching program, has been named Harford County’s 2008 Teacher of the Year. Wooden has taught fifth graders at George D. Lisby Elementary School at Hillsdale in Aberdeen since 1999.

MHEC to Provide Grants to Improve Teacher Quality

MHEC to Provide Grants to Improve Teach Quality

The Maryland Higher Education Commission is accepting proposals from institutions of higher education interested in providing teacher training as part of the federal government's "No Child Left Behind". The purpose of the grants is to provide professional development to teachers and principals in core academic subject areas.

Northwood teacher named city's best

Northwood teacher named city's best

Kristin Covaleskie hid her face behind her long brown hair as her principal, the Baltimore schools CEO and an entourage of administrators, fellow teachers, and media streamed into her classroom yesterday and interrupted her lesson.

Baltimore Alums Called to Community Service

Baltimore Alums Called to Community Service

Johns Hopkins alumni are often asked to give back to the university. Now, a call has been made for them to give back to Baltimore. On Saturday, local alumni will join current Johns Hopkins students and staff for the SOURCE Spring Tri-School Day of Service, a full slate of community service projects held across East Baltimore.