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Chesapeake High School teacher named one of ’20 to Watch’ by international education technology nonprofit

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Justin Patterson, interactive media production instructor and technology education department chair at Chesapeake High School STEM Academy, has received a prestigious “20 to Watch Award” from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). The award will be presented at ISTELive 2023, June 25-28, in Philadelphia. According to an ISTE news release, “This award recognizes 20 up-and-coming individuals who […]

Catonsville, Parkville high school students honored with Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Awards and Scholarships

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Hallie Shepard of Catonsville High School and Carter Sparwasser of Parkville High School have been named winners of the 36th annual Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship prizes. Presented by the Baltimore County Public Schools’ Office of Athletics, the prestigious honors were awarded during a ceremony on May 24 at BCPS administrative offices. “Throughout high school, Hallie and […]

Six graduating BCPS seniors recognized with Allied Sports scholarships

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Six graduating seniors from across the county were honored with Allied Sports scholarships during an awards ceremony at Baltimore County Public Schools headquarters on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The BCPS Allied Sports program, which began in the 1994-1995 school year, is an inclusive program that provides students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in interscholastic sports alongside their […]

Maryland State Board, Department of Education recognize 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury joined the newly selected 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year in a special recognition on Tuesday at the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Each local education agency (LEA) selects a local Teacher of the Year, who exemplifies outstanding work as an educator. “Maryland’s educators work tirelessly […]

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Board of Education of Baltimore County to hold FY2025 Capital Budget Public Hearing

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education will hold its FY2025 Capital Budget Public Hearing virtually next week. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Registration to speak at the public hearing on the FY2025 Capital Budget will be through an online registration form, which will open one week prior to the hearing, on May 17, […]

2023 BCPS Film Expo honors 10 projects from 8 schools

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Several award-winning student films were showcased recently at the 2023 BCPS Film Expo. Held on May 16 at The Senator Theatre, the BCPS Film Expo is Baltimore County’s largest student film competition. In its eighth year, the competition attracted 148 film and GIF entries from 27 schools, including the Virtual Learning Program. Ten films were selected as favorites by […]

Board of Education selects Dr. Myriam Yarbrough as next BCPS superintendent

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County on Tuesday evening announced the selection of Dr. Myriam Yarbrough as its candidate for superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools, contingent upon final contract negotiations for employment and approval by state superintendent Mohammed Choudhury as required by Maryland law. Dr. Yarbrough was selected following a nationwide search facilitated by McPherson and Jacobson, […]

Towson High School senior earns $2,500 National Merit Scholarship