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State Superintendent Lillian Lowery spoke about Maryland’s transition to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) during the Southern Maryland regional forum held at Huntingtown High School on November 25, 2013. Hosted by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the Maryland PTA, the forum provided an opportunity to hear first-hand about the CCSS and ask questions about the implementation. Other speakers included Interim Superintendent Nancy Highsmith, Maryland PTA president Ray Leone, and Calvert County Public Schools Learning Specialist Steven Van Rees, who is also a Master Teacher for the MSDE Educator Effectiveness Academies. After each speaker presented about the CCSS, the panel responded to questions from the audience. DianeWorkman, Assistant Superintendent of Operations for Calvert County PublicSchools, was pleased that a regional forum was held in Calvert County. She believes,“It’s beneficial for parents and the community to stay knowledgeable about theCCSS so they can work collaboratively with teachers to help students besuccessful in school.” |  Interim Superintendent Nancy Highsmith |
Many education and community leaders from Southern Maryland were in attendance.
For more information about the implementation of the CCSS in Maryland, visit . |  Learning Specialist Steven Van Rees |
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State Superintendent Speaks at Huntingtown High
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