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Six Maryland Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status Six Maryland Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status
Six Maryland Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status Some schools in Maryland have earned top marks in 2023 and are being recognized with National Blue Ribbon awards. On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the US Department of Education recognized 353 schools across the country for their excellence, including six from Maryland. U.S. Department of Education announces 2023 National Blue Ribbon SchoolsU.S. Department of Education Those to make the cut in Maryland:  Church Hill Elementary School in Queen Anne's County (private); Matapeake Elementary School in Stevensville; Northeast Elementary School in Cumberland; Oakdale High School in Ijamsville; Smiths…

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by Zak Failla
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These Are The Best School Districts In Maryland, Website Says These Are The Best School Districts In Maryland, Website Says
These Are The Best School Districts In Maryland, Website Says School districts are part of our education system made to help support your children and develop a strong community. The best ones have not only awesome academic results but great teachers, staff, facilities, resources and so much more. These are the top twenty 2023 Best School Districts in Maryland, according to Niche's list that was released Tuesday, Sept. 27(scroll for a link to the complete list): Howard County Public Schools Montgomery County Public Schools Worcester County Public Schools Carroll County Public Schools Calvert County Public Schools  Fredrick County Public Schools …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Maryland's Best Public, Private High Schools Ranked By Website Maryland's Best Public, Private High Schools Ranked By Website
Maryland's Best Public, Private High Schools Ranked By Website Niche.com has released its annual rankings of the best schools in America. Now in its ninth year, the rankings include updated data for 92,743 public schools, 30,112 private schools, and 11,820 school districts nationwide. Niche’s rankings combine user input — ratings from current students, alumni, and parents — with quantitative data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate teachers, resources and facilities, extracurricular activity opportunities, and more. Click here for more on methodology. Here are the 10 best public high schools in Maryland, according to Ni…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Settlement Provides $1.85 Billion In Nationwide Relief To Students Who Got Loans From Navient Settlement Provides $1.85 Billion In Nationwide Relief To Students Who Got Loans From Navient
Settlement Provides $1.85 Billion In Nationwide Relief To Students Who Got Loans From Navient One of the nation’s largest student loan servicers has agreed to relieve $1.85 billion in loan debt to help settle a blockbuster lawsuit filed by 38 states and the District of Columbia, authorities announced Thursday. Under the terms of the settlement, Navient Corp and its subsidiary Navient Solutions LLC will make restitution payments of roughly $260 each to 350,000 borrowers, Acting New Jersey Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck said. It will also cancel more than $1.7 billion in subprime private student loans owed by 66,000 or so borrowers nationwide, he said. The settlement includes appro…

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by Jerry DeMarco