Not Present or Accounted For: The Attendance Crisis in Baltimore Schools Part IV (2008-09-23)
The epidemic of truancy here is so pressing that some educators and researchers have spent years molding unique programs and solutions. Can their reforms work in the hallways and principal's office? Reporter Melody Simmons sought answers in the fourth installment of WEAA's documentary, "Not Present or Accounted For: The Attendance Crisis in Baltimore's Schools."
Not Present or Accounted For: The Attendance Crisis in Baltimore Schools Part II (2008-09-17)
There were 7,191 students habitually truant in Baltimore schools last year. It's an alarming figure that leads the state in unexcused school absences and has entrenched local education officials and community leaders in a battle to turn the problem around. But not everyone is on the same page. In the second installment of WEAA's documentary, Not Present or Accounted For: The Attendance Crisis in Baltimore Schools, reporter Melody Simmons highlights some dichotomies.
Not Present or Accounted For: The Attendance Crisis in Baltimore's Schools Part III (2008-09-17)
As thousands of Baltimore students and their families struggle with school attendance issues, some have made great strides toward success. They say the key is seeking and getting extra help with academic and social problems. In the third installment of WEAA's documentary, Not Present or Accounted For: The Attendance Crisis in Baltimore's Schools, reporter Melody Simmons filed this story of one family's journey.
Not Present or Accounted For: The Attendance Crisis in Baltimore Schools (2008-09-02)
Baltimore students miss more school than in any jurisdiction in Maryland.
Supreme Court Appointments May Drive Clinton Supporters to Obama (2008-06-12)
Barack Obama can win over Clinton voters by emphasizing issues and Supreme Court appointments.
Baltimore's Ruby Glover Transitions (2007-10-22)
Vocalist Ruby Glover, a vibrant link to Baltimore's rich jazz heritage, died Saturday, a day after collapsing onstage during a performance at the Creative Alliance in East Baltimore.
On Friday night, Ms. Glover was thrilled to see a full house gathered for a House of Ruth benefit where she was among the performers. With her silver cropped hair, Ms. Glover, 77, appeared as radiant and polished as ever on stage, recalled friend Megan Hamilton.
Ask the Athletic Director (2007-09-26)
Morgan State University President Earl S. Richardson appointed Floyd Kerr as the university's new director of athletics.
Kerr takes over a revived athletics program at Morgan during a time of great progress toward returning the institution to the greatest it once enjoyed in college sports history.