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Good evening, Mr. Evans, Dr. Willow and Board members.  As you know, I am Roger Stenersen, Communications Director for Rising to Learn. After introducing the Public Comment portion of this board’s public business meeting the presiding officer has routinely read

We recently shared the story of school bus driver Vanessa Wood, who had a shoe thrown at the back of her head while she was driving a bus full of students. After seeking help at a school board meeting and

The discussion surrounding the possible renaming of Salem Elementary School in honor of Tom Garner revealed two very different perspectives on what it means to leave a lasting legacy in Washington County. During a recent work session, Board Member Mike

Hello, Mr. Evans, Dr. Willow and Board members.  As you know, I am Roger Stenersen, speaking on behalf of Rising to Learn, a nonprofit organization which follows the actions of the Board of Education and reports them to the public. 

Hello, Mr. Evans, Dr. Sovine and Board members.  As you know, I am Roger Stenersen, speaking on behalf of Rising to Learn, a nonprofit organization which follows the actions of the Board of Education and reports them to the public. 

This is the fourth post in a series of posts regarding the Maryland State Board of Education’s Opinion 26-07 in the matter of requests to remove Michael Guessford from the Washington County Board of Education. There are two sides to

This is the third in a series of posts regarding the Maryland State Board of Education’s Opinion 26-07 in the matter of requests to remove Michael Guessford from the Washington County Board of Education. There are two sides to every

There are two sides to every story and there’s the truth. An excerpt from Maryland State Board of Education’s Opinion No. 26-07: Read the Opinion No. 26-07 in full here Social Media Posts  The Complainants allege that Mr. Guessford has

We deserve leaders whose behavior and judgment inspire trust.  In October of 2025, the Maryland State Board of Education received numerous requests to remove Michael Guessford as an elected member of the Washington County Board of Education for misconduct in

Dear Board Members, Before sharing suggestions for amending the 2027 budget, allow me to observe that very few community members ever attend your work sessions; for the last year I have been there on behalf of Rising to Learn because