Afternoon Announcements: Maryland Proposes Guidelines to Reduce Suspensions

Comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Louis C.K. read and talk about the Gettysburg Address. It’s a unique perspective and a fun watch for this Friday afternoon. YouTube

The University of Wyoming is looking for ways to keep students in school and from dropping out, especially after their freshman year. The Vice President of Student Affairs presented a plan that aims to retain 80 percent of first-year full-time students by 2016. Wyoming Star Tribune

According to a new study, 94 percent of first-generation college students want to earn college degrees. Huffington Post

Maryland is republishing discipline proposals that aim to reduce suspensions and keep students in the classroom. Education officials noted that they need to clarify some of the proposals. The Washington Post