Pikesville High School AI Case 20240425

BCPS athletic director charged after using AI to fake high school principal’s voice in racist rant [VIDEO]

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PIKESVILLE, MD—An athletic director with Baltimore County Public Schools has been charged after using officials say he used artificial intelligence to fake a high school principal’s voice in a retaliatory recording. On Thursday, April 25, 31-year-old Dazhon Darien was arrested on charges of stalking, theft, disruption of school operations, and retaliation against a witness. The charges stem from an investigation […]

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Brews for The Big Give

Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library announces 2024 BIG Give campaign, partnership with local breweries

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library is hosting its annual BIG Give campaign from May 1 through June 30, 2024, soliciting donations to support vital library programs and services. One hundred percent of funds donated will go directly toward the causes, eliminating salaries, overhead, and other fancy fundraising event expenses. The funds raised will help the library improve […]

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Dr. Carey Wright

Maryland State Board of Education appoints Dr. Carey Wright as next State Superintendent of Schools

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education voted unanimously on April 24 to appoint Dr. Carey Wright as the State Superintendent of Schools for the next four years. Wright was selected from a field of candidates that was narrowed down following a nationwide search process. “Our search yielded a candidate who brings decades of service as a teacher and systems […]

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U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Two BCPS high school students named semifinalists in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

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BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Education has named two Baltimore County Public Schools high school students as semifinalists in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program honors high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative, and performing arts, or in career and technical education. Up to 161 students are selected annually, and […]

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US News World Report Best High Schools

U.S. News & World Report ranks BCPS high schools among best in state, nation

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County’s public high schools placed well in the annual U.S. News & World Report’s Best High Schools list released on Tuesday, with five placing among the top 30 high schools in the state, 14 among the top 150, three among the state’s top five magnet schools, and four among the nation’s best magnet schools. Eastern Technical High School […]

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Governor Wes Moore Earth Day Maryland 202404

Maryland launches new outdoor learning partnership to help students learn about environmental stewardship

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order (PDF) to establish the Maryland Outdoor Learning Partnership. The new partnership will be dedicated to providing Maryland students with opportunities to learn about the environment, climate, and natural world outside of the classroom. The Maryland Department of the Environment will create the new partnership to help students learn about environmental stewardship. […]

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BCPS Teacher Principal of the Year 2024-2025

BCPS names Teacher of the Year, Essex educator named Principal of the Year

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials have named their 2024-25 Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, and Assistant Principal of the Year. Stephanie Gerhold, an English for Speakers of Other Languages teacher at Woodlawn Middle School, has been named Teacher of the Year for BCPS. The award was announced on Thursday, April 18, 2024, during a gala at […]

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Centenary University

Maryland residents from Perry Hall, Columbia honored at Centenary University Student Leadership Awards

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HACKETTSTOWN, NJ—Centenary University has announced the recipients of this year’s Student Leadership Awards, with 29 students receiving accolades and one advisor receiving the Advisor of the Year Award.  Maryland residents from Perry Hall and Columbia were recognized this year. The annual awards ceremony, which was held on April 15, recognized outstanding contributions to the university and surrounding communities. Diana Alzate, […]

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