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Friday, June 3, 2005

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Charter School Debate

The Charter School issue was a hot one in this year's legislative session. With Charter Schools set to open all over the state very soon the debate over how best to administer them rages on. Pat Foerster of the Maryland State Teachers Association and Richard Steinke of the Maryland State Department of Education continue the discussion with Jeff.

Pat Foerster

President, Maryland State Teachers Association



Richard Steinke

Deputy State Superintendent for Instruction & Academic Acceleration, Maryland State Department of Education



Maryland Politics

Del. Addie Eckardt and Del. Bobby Zirkin join Jeff for a look at the week in Maryland Politics.

Del. Adelaide (Addie) Eckardt

(R), District 37B, Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, & Wicomico Counties



Del. Robert (Bobby) Zirkin

(D), District 11, Baltimore County