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MSDE releases preliminary statewide spring 2022 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program assessment data

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: MSDE has issued an update to this report here. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—This week, the Maryland State Department of Education released preliminary statewide English Language Arts (ELA), and Mathematics 2021-2022 school year assessment results, the first year of the new Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) assessments. Preliminary statewide ELA results signify a return to pre-pandemic proficiency for […]

Essex school teacher charged with possession of child pornography

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested and charged an Essex teacher with possession of child pornography. Craig Clontz, 49, has been charged with five counts of possession of child pornography. Clontz is currently an art teacher at Stemmers Run Middle School. He is being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center. At this point […]

Louis Smith appointed to Board of Directors of The Maryland School for the Blind

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Louis Smith has been appointed to the Board of Directors of The Maryland School for the Blind as of December 1, 2022. Smith, a 1975 graduate of The Maryland School for the Blind, currently serves as President of the school’s Alumni Association. He received a BA in Music Education from Towson University in 1981 and a Master’s in Psychology/Rehabilitation […]

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Baltimore County Board of Education members name new chair, vice chair

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—At their first meeting as new members of the Board of Education of Baltimore County on December 6, a new chair and vice chair were named. Jane Lichter was selected to serve as Board chair while Robin Harvey was selected as vice chair. Both officers will serve a one-year term. A resident of Pikesville, Lichter (District 2) was elected […]

Maryland State Board of Education appoints new Executive Director

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Following a thorough recruitment and hiring process, the Maryland State Board of Education on Tuesday announced the selection of Zachary Hands as the State Board’s Executive Director. Hands will begin in his new role on December 14, 2022. The Executive Director supports the independent functioning of the State Board. Hands also serves as the de facto Chief Operating Officer […]

INAUGURATION 2022: Baltimore County elected officials sworn in as new term begins

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and several other elected officials were sworn in on Monday as a new term begins in local government. Hundreds of guests, elected officials, Baltimore County employees and members of the public celebrated the inauguration of Baltimore County officials in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. “I am humbled to have the opportunity to continue […]

Perry Hall High School evacuated due to gas leak

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Perry Hall High School was evacuated on Wednesday morning due to a gas leak. The incident was reported at around 10 a.m. on November 30th. Students and staff were safely evacuated but have since returned to the building and will remain until the end of the day. Perry Hall Middle School is assisting with the transportation of food that […]

Education Foundation: Support Baltimore County Public Schools on Giving Tuesday

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—”Giving Tuesday” is here, and when it comes to supporting causes close to the heart, the Education Foundation of Baltimore County is asking Baltimore County residents to support BCPS students, teachers, and schools. “By selecting and investing in The Education Foundation of BCPS,” says Deborah Phelps, executive director of the foundation, “you can select one of our innovative grants, […]