TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has been recognized for its exceptional music education program with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation. This is the 20th year in a row that BCPS has received this prestigious national honor. The Best Communities for Music Education designation, now in its 26th year, recognizes school systems that demonstrate a […]
TOWSON, MD—Terri Iacarino, vocal music teacher at Cromwell Valley Elementary Magnet School, has been named Music Teacher of Excellence by the CMA Foundation, a national nonprofit for music education. The Country Music Association’s philanthropic arm bestows this honor upon 30 music teachers nationwide each year. Recipients receive a $2,500 stipend for their classrooms, a $2,500 personal stipend, tailored professional development, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A teacher at Western School of Technology and Environmental Science has been recognized as one of the nation’s top technology and engineering educators. James Renaud was recently honored with a Teacher Excellence Award by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) at its 87th Annual Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. Renaud was selected for his innovative teaching methods, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery has received the highest level of certification in a responsible gambling program, the organization announced this week. The NASPL-NCPG Responsible Gambling Verification Program, a joint effort by the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries and the National Council on Problem Gambling, recognizes lotteries that implement effective responsible gaming procedures in all aspects of their […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has announced 23 schools across eight school systems as recipients of the 2025-27 Purple Star School designation. Tuesday’s State Board of Education meeting will formally honor the schools. These schools were recognized for their strong services and support for students from military families. Dr. Carey M. Wright, State Superintendent of Schools, praised […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police have announced their top employees for 2024, recognizing Trooper First Class Jack Hadley as Trooper of the Year. Hadley, a member of the Maryland State Apprehension Team, was honored for his work in apprehending dangerous fugitives. In 2024, he located and apprehended 77 fugitives wanted on a combined 109 felony and 31 misdemeanor warrants. Hadley […]
TOWSON, MD—Six Baltimore County public schools were named among the newest Maryland Green Schools and Centers by the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education. Those schools are: Carroll Manor Elementary School; Hebbville Elementary School; Logan Elementary School; Rossville Elementary School; George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology; and Pikesville High School This announcement brings the total number of […]
TOWSON, MD—An English language arts and reading teacher at Catonsville Middle School has been named Baltimore County Public Schools’ 2025-26 Teacher of the Year. Brittany Jakubowski was among three finalists for the title who were honored Wednesday at a gala event celebrating the school system’s educators. Also celebrated were Kieran O’Connell of Franklin High School and Angela Berry of New […]