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Students, teachers and parents urge Board to restore media specialists and science paraeducators
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Dozens of students, teachers and community members told the Howard County Board of Education that proposed FY2027 cuts to high‑school media specialists, middle‑school media paraeducators and science paraeducators would reduce literacy supports, eliminate labs and weaken safety and equity across schools.
Dozens of students, teachers and community members urged the Howard County Board of Education on Feb. 12 to reverse proposed FY2027 staffing cuts that would reduce high‑school media specialists, middle‑school media paraeducators and science paraeducators.
Fatou Savage, a senior at Reservoir High School, told the board she opposed removing a high‑school media specialist, saying librarians teach media literacy, host book talks and provide critical technology support. "Without the space created by a lovely media specialist, I would not have the courage to speak in front of you all today," she said, describing Ms. Lee and Ms. Tipton as daily supports for students.
Matthew Roush, a Howard High senior, said media specialists at his school — including Ms.…
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