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MSDE makes more than $12 million investment through Maryland Works grant to bolster infrastructure for sustainable pipeline toward industry-aligned apprenticeship programs

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced today the nine recipients of the Maryland Works grant. MSDE awarded $12.2 million to six local education agencies (LEA) and three intermediaries. The awardees will use the funds to invest in foundational systems and processes needed to structure and sustain high-quality college and career pathways that are responsive to market demand. […]

Perry Hall High School principal leaving post to take BCPS leadership position

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—The principal of Perry Hall High School is leaving his post. Board of Education of Baltimore County member Julie Henn on Wednesday announced that Craig Reed has been selected as BCPS’ Executive Director for High Schools. Reed was named principal at PHHS in 2019, succeeding Andrew Last who retired after a five-year stint. “Perry Hall has been blessed […]

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Loch Raven Technical Academy student earns 2nd place in Maryland’s 2nd annual National Civics Bee

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Oluwatomisin Adeniye, who just completed Grade 8 at Loch Raven Technical Academy, earned second place in Maryland’s 2nd annual National Civics Bee. Adeniye earned a $750 cash prize for her essay highlighting growing concerns about violence in schools. The Civics Bee, held at Coppin State University on June 17, was hosted by the Maryland Chamber Foundation and sponsored by […]

BCPS announces partnership with CCBC to support students in studying American Sign Language

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Schools Office of World Languages has announced a partnership with the Community College of Baltimore County Communication Arts Department to support BCPS high school students in studying American Sign Language. Through this partnership, high school students will be able to enroll in ASL Level 1 and 2 courses at CCBC and to earn both high […]

Incoming BCPS superintendent announces transition team

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Dr. Myriam Yarbrough, who will begin her term as superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools on July 1, 2023, on Friday announced the members of her transition team. The 39-member team includes current and retired BCPS educators, staff, and administrators, employee association leaders, higher education administrators, business and community partners, and law enforcement representatives. Members of the transition team […]

Majority of Baltimore County Council urges Board of Education to vote on redistricting plan

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—On Friday, a majority of the Baltimore County Council urged the Board of Education to move forward with a vote on the recommended redistricting plan. The aforementioned majority includes every member of the area affected by the middle school redistricting process. Council members David Marks, Wade Kach, Mike Ertel, and Todd Crandell signed a letter urging the Board take […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Baltimore County Board of Education stalls middle school redistricting

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. We have been closely following the Northeast and Central Middle School Redistricting process over the past months. This contentious decision will impact the lives 30,000+ students potentially attending 10 schools. Former superintendent Darryl Williams initiated the boundary study in spring 2022 to alleviate overcrowding and determine who […]

Councilman Marks blasts School Board for blocking popular redistricting plan

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday night issued the following statement regarding the Board of Education of Baltimore County’s postponement of the vote on a middle school redistricting plan. “On Tuesday night, the Board of Education postponed a motion offered by Fifth District School Board member Julie Henn that would have finalized a middle school redistricting plan for […]

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