According to data released at the county Board of Education's meeting Wednesday, 20.6 percent of last year's new hires were minorities, compared with 17.6 percent two years ago, and 21.6 percent were men, compared with 20.1 percent two years ago.
The numbers were unveiled to the board as part of an annual update on the schools' progress toward goals set in their strategic master plan. This was the third update the board has reviewed this...
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Outsiders - 2009-11-09 17:20:28
As a male teacher from out of state I can attest to the need for high quality (regardless of sex and race) teachers and the definite lack thereof being produced within this state. MD standards are not any higher than those of the surrounding states. PA produces a surplus of certified teachers every year that very easily qualify for a MD Cert. Also PA teaching schools are far and above those in MD. AACPS simply needs to recruit better at these schools.
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diversity vs ability - 2009-11-09 16:02:29
male, female, black, white, christian, or jew....
how about top of their class or sat sores or GPA.
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