Before a lesson begins, it’s important to communicate a clear plan so that students will understand what’s expected of them.

There are an estimated 152,669 3- and 4-year-olds in Maryland, compared to under 33,000 pre-K spots. Joshua Michael, president of the State Board of Education, said that’s where the board’s attention ...

A simple way to do this is to provide a space for students to share accomplishments and information about themselves in the classroom. I do this by having a metaphorical refrigerator door—a bulletin ...

Each quarter, the board recognizes different educators based on their contributions to their school, excellence in the classroom, leadership abilities, citizenship, community involvement ...