Governor O'Malley To Host Education Forum in Bowie Monday
The Maryland Forum will be a series of conversation to boost the state into the "new economy."
Gov. Martin O'Malley rallied voters on Oct. 7, stressing the message of moving Maryland forward.
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Governor Martin O'Malley (D) is set to appear in Bowie Monday as part of series of forums meant to shape policy as the state transitions into a "new" economy. The forum will focus on education as O'Malley will bring together industry experts to generate recommendations to support the administration's goal.
WHEN: Monday, January 3, 2010
- Governor O'Malley's opening remarks: 9:00 a.m.
- Stakeholder breakout sessions: 10:00 a.m.
- Presentation and Discussion with Governor O'Malley: 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bowie State University
- Center for Learning and Technology Building (opening session)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Communications Art Center (closing session)
- 14000 Jericho Park Road - Bowie, MD
kizzmo
8:13 am on Tuesday, January 4, 2011
I attended the Governor's Education Summit yesterday, and I was quite impressed with his knowledge and passion concerning the future of education in the state, and particularly within our county, and the man sure knows his website - intimately! (Go to http://www.governor.maryland.gov/education.asp to see his take on the situation) The shortfall of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) graduates that the state will need for both education and business is growing! We need to find a way to increase the 'popularity' of these disciplines among our youth, and to provide more scholarships for those inclined, or we will find ourselves sorely lacking among other states in the race for technology! It was encouraging that this disparity has been recognized, and is being addressed. Let's hope that some impetus will emerge from this summit to address these needs locally!