…Well attended by citizens

A grassroots movement of Protesters lined the curb outside the Maryland State Department of Education building in downtown Monday, carrying signs denouncing corruption in Education. Others in the group were denouncing Common core and an array of other areas of concern in Maryland. The impressive showing in Baltimore city brought awareness to the issues surrounding a variety of matters including lack of transparency and accountability involving Maryland State Board of Education and its state Superintendent of Schools. The Activists came from many counties, including Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, Howard, Cecil, Charles, Prince George’s and others. They included parents, grandparents, homeschoolers, and citizens who are democrats, republicans or independents.

The group of more than 50 assembled in front of the Maryland State Board of Education headquarters and had placards in their hands. They advocated for the Local teachers and school districts to determine the lessons and what textbooks and other materials will be used locally. Others protested loudly about the Maryland scandal and a variety of corruption related activity involving members of the Board of Education in Maryland.

The common core standards have become a flash point for both the far right and the far left who are against dishonesty in Education and the introduction of the standards in United States this year. >>>> Read more

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Corruption is a complex social, political and economic phenomenon that affects all countries. Corruption undermines democratic institutions, slows economic development and contributes to governmental instability. Corruption attacks the foundation of democratic institutions by distorting electoral processes, perverting the rule of law and creating bureaucratic quagmires whose only reason for existing is the soliciting of bribes. Economic development is stunted because foreign direct investment is discouraged and small businesses within the county, state or Country often find it impossible to overcome the “start-up costs” required because of corruption.

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