http://www.examiner.com/x-1069-Baltimore-Education-Examiner?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Education-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:43:05 -0700 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:12:38 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1069-Baltimore-Education-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Support-teachers-with-a-book-fair-purchase?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Education-Examiner Many times, a parent wants to show a great teacher his or her appreciation, but isn't sure how to do it. 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Maryland education Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:49:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1069-Baltimore-Education-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Cecil-County-school-system-bans-cell-phones?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1069-Baltimore-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d30-Baltimore-schools-will-close-for-Labor-Day?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Education-Examiner   Don't forget to check your school's calendar to see when it will close to celebrate Labor Day. While Baltimore City and Baltimore County public schools will be closed only on September 7th, Cecil County schools will be closed on both Friday Se... 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Before the kids start getting too excited, you need to know if it is a snow day or if schools are open. To find out about Maryland school closings and delays, you can ... baltimore education Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:22:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1069-Baltimore-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d8-Maryland-school-closings?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Education-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1069-Baltimore-Education-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Preparing-children-for-the-first-day-of-Kindergarten?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Education-Examiner Photo: Amazon.com Related Articles Words for Kindergarteners - the -Ug family Baltimore City school supply lists As parents help their children get ready for the first day of Kindergarten, they often discover that they ar... 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