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ASBO's 61st Spring Conference, May 19-22,

ASBO's 61st Spring Conference, May 19-22, will offer over 42 very topical education sessions; two excellent General Session speakers who will challenge you and stimulate you; the Maryland State Teacher of the Year, Rhonda Holmes-Blankenship: and an exhibit hall full of the latest products and services to help your school system run more efficiently and productively.

Visit www.asbo.org to learn more about the conference program.

Please join us for the new Sunday Evening Gala at the Bayfront Ballroom in the Convention Center.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/asb-nwl/pdf/ASBO_2013_Sunday_Evening_Gala_1_final.pdf to view the full article online.

Bob Gray Keynote Speaker Tuesday and Wednesday Breakfast at ASBO 61st Conference

In this interactive Keynote Presentation, Bob Gray reveals the untapped memory potential in each of us. Bob Gray has amazed, entertained and educated audiences across six continents, with his incredible memory demonstrations, entertaining keynote presentations, and sales oriented, self-improvement workshops. His unique abilities have netted him a place in the Guinness Book of World Records and TV appearances on Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, Regis Philbin and The ABC Today Show. He is a CSP, Certified Speaking Professional, the highest earned designation in the speaking profession and in 2006 was inducted into the Speaking Hall of Fame.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/asb-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=216611&issueID=34170 to view the full article online.

Awards & Accolades

Maryland Ranks No. One for the Fifth Straight Year by Education Week

The ranking was based on student performance and State education policies that reflect two decades of work on a preK-12 curriculum; State accountability and standards; teacher effectiveness; and work on school readiness, high school reform and preparation for college and the workplace. Maryland placed at the top of the list again with the nation’s only B+ average. The majority of states received grades of C or less.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/asb-nwl/pdf/QualityCounts2013.pdf to view the full article online.

Maryland AP Scores Rank No. One in the Nation for the Seventh Straight Year

Congratulations to Maryland students and teachers on yet another number one ranking: tops in Advanced Placement success for the seventh consecutive year. The College Board’s annual “AP Report to the Nation,” revealed that the percentage of Maryland seniors who earned a score of 3 or higher on one or more AP test reached 29.6 percent in 2012, a nice improvement from 27.9 percent last year. We also have more African American students and Hispanic students taking and passing the rigorous exams. The 2013 brochure provides a summary of the College Board’s annual analysis of the AP program.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/asb-nwl/pdf/AP_Brochure_2013.pdf to view the full article online.

Kent County Schools Receive National School Health Award

SCHOOLS RECOGNIZED FOR NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS
Kent County Public Schools gained national attention recently when four of its schools achieved a higher level of distinction in the HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/asb-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=216474&issueID=34170 to view the full article online.

Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarships

Six (6) scholarships may be awarded each year to deserving undergraduate students pursuing a career in Business or Education at an accredited institution of higher education within Maryland or the District of Columbia.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/asb-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=216487&issueID=34170 to view the full article online.

Two Maryland Schools, One System Receive National Green Ribbon

Two Maryland schools and one local school system were among recipients of the U.S. Department of Education's 2013 Green Ribbon Schools (GRS) Awards.

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/asb-nwl/pdf/MSDE_Release_-_Two_Maryland_Schools,_One_System_Receive_National_Green_Ribbons_-4-13.pdf to view the full article online.

Congratulations to the Montgomery County Public Schools Purchasing Team!

Four staff members in the Division of Procurement have been recertified as Certified Professional Public Buyers (CPPB) by the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC).

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/asb-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=216610&issueID=34170 to view the full article online.

Thad Kalmanowicz is Retiring!

After 44 years with Queen Anne's County Public Schools, Thad Kalmanowicz is retiring. He's been a member of ASBO for 18 of those years and has chaired the Paul Jacobus Scholarship Committee for many of those 18 years. Thanks for your volunteerism and professionalism, Thad. ASBO appreciates your commitment and contributions to our organization.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/asb-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=216612&issueID=34170 to view the full article online.

Kimberly Hill Named Next Superintendent Charles County Public Schools

Please join the Board of Education and Superintendent James E. Richmond in welcoming Kimberly Hill as the next Superintendent of Charles County Public Schools, effective July 1, 2013.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/asb-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=216812&issueID=34170 to view the full article online.

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