Public education provides the foundation for a successful and democratic society. It is also critical for building a skilled, competitive work force. Maryland’s Green Party strongly supports equal access to public education that sets high academic expectations and prepares the next generation to solve real problems and to become contributing members of society.
The Maryland Green Party calls for:
Ending the achievement gap and tracking that has pushed too many of Maryland’s non-white children in grades K-12 into remedial courses, and which has reinforced stereotypes and low expectations for these children. Encourage creative and innovative methods to keep students engaged.
Preparing K-12 teachers and school staff to educate children based on a clear understanding of child development, and to work with parents and the broader community in order to support children’s academic achievement.
Adjusting school funding formulas across the state to avoid gross inequalities between districts and schools. We must ensure that every Maryland student has equal access to a quality education.
Increasing after-school programs and lengthening the school day for Maryland’s middle schools in order to provide greater support for physical education and health, arts education, and civic and service learning, and to reinforce healthy socialization skills in preparation for achievement in high schools.
Elected school boards for all localities.
Greater support for teachers and administrators in dealing with student discipline issues. Discipline issues should be dealt with directly, fairly, and nonviolently in partnership with parents. Schools should be committed to child and community safety outside school as well.
Inclusion of conflict resolution training at all levels of public education.
Infusing as much vigor in vocational education courses and citizenship courses in Maryland high schools as in academic courses for college preparation.
Building and remodeling educational facilities so that they promote learning through lower teacher/student ratios in classrooms, through comfortable and sustainable environmental
systems, and through the provision of nutritious food.
Increased support for student grants, support for professors, and for primary research in Maryland’s public colleges and universities.
The Maryland Green Party calls for:
Ending the achievement gap and tracking that has pushed too many of Maryland’s non-white children in grades K-12 into remedial courses, and which has reinforced stereotypes and low expectations for these children. Encourage creative and innovative methods to keep students engaged.
Preparing K-12 teachers and school staff to educate children based on a clear understanding of child development, and to work with parents and the broader community in order to support children’s academic achievement.
Adjusting school funding formulas across the state to avoid gross inequalities between districts and schools. We must ensure that every Maryland student has equal access to a quality education.
Increasing after-school programs and lengthening the school day for Maryland’s middle schools in order to provide greater support for physical education and health, arts education, and civic and service learning, and to reinforce healthy socialization skills in preparation for achievement in high schools.
Elected school boards for all localities.
Greater support for teachers and administrators in dealing with student discipline issues. Discipline issues should be dealt with directly, fairly, and nonviolently in partnership with parents. Schools should be committed to child and community safety outside school as well.
Inclusion of conflict resolution training at all levels of public education.
Infusing as much vigor in vocational education courses and citizenship courses in Maryland high schools as in academic courses for college preparation.
Building and remodeling educational facilities so that they promote learning through lower teacher/student ratios in classrooms, through comfortable and sustainable environmental
systems, and through the provision of nutritious food.
Increased support for student grants, support for professors, and for primary research in Maryland’s public colleges and universities.
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