Two years after a container ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, sending a massive section into the Patapsco River and claiming six lives, Maryland’s rebuild is moving faster than any project of its size in the U.S. Demolition is complete, foundation piles are being installed, and officials say the new bridge—set to reopen in late 2030—will be the state’s first cable-stayed span over 2 miles long with 230 feet of clearance for modern shipping.
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The power and necessity of future-proofing career paths
Louis J. King II serves as president and CEO of Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America. This week, he speaks on the importance of creating and maintaining paths to the middle class, even in the midst of economic upheaval.
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Commentary: It’s not realistic for all students to attend college. Here’s what schools should do instead
Educators should balance college preparation with career and technical education to ensure that all students are prepared for their future careers, rather than implying that college is the only path toward financial independence.