Lt. Governor Anthony Brown visited La Plata today to speak about the significant steps that Governor O’Malley has taken to move forward on education here in Maryland. This Question & Answer session was held at the Sleep Inn & Suites on Rte. 301 where teachers and interested citizens gathered to pose questions and give their feedback to the Lt. Governor. As this was a simulcast event, questions came via the internet as well. I was honored to be part of the Lt. Governor’s panel for the event along with Roberta “Bobbie” Wise, Charles County Board of Education Chair. Maryland Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton provided the introductions to start the event. During this recession, the Governor has made difficult budget choices in order to prioritize the education of Maryland’s students. Indeed, by focusing on funding for schools and community colleges, Governor O’Malley has made it possible for our young people to be better prepared to go into the job market. In my panel remarks I also gave credit to our School Superintendent Jim Richmond. Under his leadership and vision, our Charles County kids are readied for the high tech global jobs of the future as well. We can be very proud of North Point High School and the planned St. Charles “green” high school opening in 2013 which serve as state models for new high schools. Governor O’Malley and Lt. Governor Brown both stand with us in their efforts to improve education standards and to move students out of temporary trailers and into permanent classrooms. I applaud their achievements.
