Parents and advocates press MCPS on Safe Routes, facilities maintenance and opening Crown High School WABA and parents urged faster Safe Routes to School planning, cluster coordinators described HVAC and maintenance failures and called for preventative funding, and multiple community speakers asked the board to open Crown High School as a permanent school and preserve local feeder patterns.

Parents and advocates are demanding urgent changes in MCPS, from faster Safe Routes plans to better facility maintenance and the permanent opening of Crown High School.

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Maryland Military Department Faces Budget Cut, Seeks Continued State Match to Protect Federal Funding DLS reported a $10.2 million decrease in the Maryland Military Department's fiscal 2027 allowance; Adjutant General Janine Birkhead highlighted aging readiness centers, closure of the Free State Challenge Academy and the need to retain state operations-and-maintenance matching funds to avoid forfeiting federal dollars.

The Maryland Military Department is facing a $10.2 million budget cut, raising concerns about aging facilities and the future of the Free State Challenge Academy.

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Board reviews 10‑year consolidation and equity transition plan; staff emphasize phased approach and community engagement Norfolk staff presented a multi‑phase 2025–2034 consolidation plan focused on equitable access, facility readiness and workforce stability; Phase 1 (2025–26) includes initial student shifts, staffing timelines and redistricting tools with targeted community engagement.

Norfolk schools are embarking on a groundbreaking 10-year consolidation and equity transition plan that promises to reshape education for the community.

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