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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

PRESENTATION TO WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FROM RISING TO LEARN Tuesday, March 17, 2026 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

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.

PRESENTATION TO WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FROM RISING TO LEARN Tuesday, January 20, 2026 ​ Good evening, Mr. Evans, Board members and Dr. Sovine. As you know, I am Roger Stenersen, speaking as Communications Director for Rising to Learn. Earlier

Good evening, Dr. Zentmeyer, Board Members, and Dr. Sovine. As you know, I’m Roger Stenersen, Communications Director for Rising to Learn, and I’m pleased to be able to speak with you again this evening. Tonight I’d like to focus on

Good evening, Dr. Zentmeyer, Board Members, and Dr. Sovine. As you know, I’m Roger Stenersen, Communications Director for Rising to Learn, and I’m pleased to be able to speak with you this evening. As you know by now, our organization

A thriving school and community begins with acceptance, an understanding that every child regardless of race, religion, or background, deserves to be seen, valued, and respected. When students walk through the school doors each day, they bring with them their