Alvin Thornton
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Prince George’s Officials Review Education Budget Amid Complaint About Summer School Fees
While Prince George's County officials reviewed a proposed education spending plan Tuesday, a complaint challenges the school system shouldn't impose…
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Kirwan Group Recommends $4B for Md. Public Education
A funding-formula work group on Tuesday recommended spending about $4 billion to improve Maryland's public education, but a few jurisdictions…
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Maryland Needs to Distribute Education Funding Equally: Report
A financial report shows Maryland received a high mark in terms of funding levels for education, but rated poorly to…
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Prince George’s Co. Officials Host Community Forum to Improve Schools
The CEO of Prince George's County Public Schools and the president of the county's board of education came to one…
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Thornton Back at the Helm of Prince George’s School Board
Alvin Thornton, an education expert in Maryland who 16 years ago successfully authored a formula to ensure equitable funding for…
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Education Advocates Urge Md. Voters Approve Casino Ballot Question
Education advocates pushed a simple message Thursday to Maryland voters: lock casino revenue for public education.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Supreme Court Decision Hurts Workers
In the midst of major treats to the hard-earned rights that working people won as part of the New Deal,…
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