PinnedMelissa SchoberA Broken Process: Baltimore City School ClosureOn May 9, the Baltimore City School Board heard policy FCA on permanent school closure. Like many policies that come before the Board for…May 18, 2023May 18, 2023
Melissa SchoberBaltimore’s Youth Matter. Until They Don’t.A “historic initiative designed to expand opportunity for a population that is often undervalued and under-utilized.” Those were the words…Oct 10, 2020Oct 10, 2020
Melissa SchoberAn Open Letter on School ChoiceMs. Hike-Hubbard and Chair Casciani,Jun 5, 2019Jun 5, 2019
Melissa SchoberSafe at School? The Baltimore City School PoliceHow a few questions in December 2014 turned into a years-long effort.Feb 25, 2019Feb 25, 2019
Melissa SchoberShut Out: The Baltimore City School Board Community Panel Violates the Open Meetings Act“Every school in Baltimore should have a Board of Directors who care about the future of our children and are willing to give of their…Oct 11, 2018Oct 11, 2018
Melissa SchoberSame Players, Same Result: Baltimore City Schools Enrollment Task Force“You — parents, family and community members — are essential to the education of our children; we need to treat you like real partners…[W]e…May 7, 2018May 7, 2018
Melissa SchoberBaltimore is Poor. Pugh is making us poorer.Baltimore is a poor city. It is truism repeated by politicians, as though merely acknowledging the fact is sufficient. And what are those…Feb 7, 2018Feb 7, 2018