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Governor Moore unveils ENOUGH Act with support from local officials, community leaders [VIDEO]

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week unveiled the ENOUGH Act, a first-in-the-nation state-level effort to end concentrated poverty. Joined at LIFE Ministries Church in Brooklyn by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller; Senate President Bill Ferguson; Speaker of the House Adrienne A. Jones; Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott; Baltimore City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter; Baltimore Community Foundation Chief Executive Officer Dr. Shanaysha Sauls; […]

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Delegate Jackon to sponsor potted plant service project at Overlea High School in February

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OVERLEA, MD—Delegate Carl Jackson will be sponsoring a volunteer project to install potted plants at Overlea High School next month. The event will take place at 8:30 a.m. on February 17, 2024. Delegate Jackson says the project’s overall goal is to interior-scape, or install potted plants inside, at Overlea High School. The indoor plants will not only enhance the overall […]

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Maryland State Board of Education moves forward with next steps in State Superintendent search

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education has completed the development of the Leadership Profile that it will use to identify and screen potential candidates to serve as the next State Superintendent of Schools as the search process moves to the application phase. The Leadership Profile shows the key desired characteristics that students, parents, educators, community members, and stakeholders collectively […]

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15-year-old Rosedale Center student arrested, charged following commercial burglary

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ROSEDALE, MD—A 15-year-old Baltimore County Public Schools student was arrested following a burglary in Rosedale on Wednesday morning. At just before 6:45 a.m. on January 24, 2024, officers responded  to the 6300-block of Kenwood Avenue (21237) for a report of a commercial burglary. The Baltimore County Police Department tells NottinghamMD.com that reviewed the business’ video surveillance to obtain a description […]

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Maryland State Board of Education calls for adoption of Science of Reading-based literacy instruction statewide

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BALTIMORE, MD—This week, the Maryland State Board of Education called for the statewide adoption and implementation of literacy instruction based on the Science of Reading starting with the 2024-25 academic year. Under the State Board resolution (24-01), Dr. Carey Wright, Interim State Superintendent of Schools, will present the board with a comprehensive literacy policy aligned to the Science of Reading […]

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Maryland DNR 5th Grade Poster Contest 2024

Maryland fifth graders invited to submit Arbor Day posters for 2024

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Forest Conservancy District Boards are inviting all Maryland fifth graders in private and public schools to participate in the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest. The theme for 2024 is: “Trees Are Terrific…in All Shapes and Sizes!” to celebrate the importance of diversity of tree species within a community. All entries must be […]

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Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools closed on Friday

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UPDATE: All BCPS weekend activities have also been cancelled. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM, MD— Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County Public Schools and offices will be closed on Friday, January 19, 2024. All BCPS evening activities are cancelled. Harford County Public Schools and offices will also be closed on Friday. All weekend HCPS activities are cancelled. Essential personnel should await […]

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