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Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools announces 21st Century Instructional Initiative Grant recipients for 2023-2024

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc., this week announced the 21st Century Instructional Initiative Grant recipients for 2023-2024. Project funds were awarded to schools for proposals dedicated to enhancing the skills and knowledge students must have to be successful in the 21st century. This year’s grant recipients are as follows: Battle Monument School – “Let’s Put […]

BCPS seeking volunteers for upcoming robotics events

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are seeking volunteers to serve in key roles during upcoming robotics tournaments. The Robotics Education and Competition (REC) Foundation and VEX have partnered to provide free online training, testing, and certification for those interested in serving as volunteers. “Each event needs a certified head judge and a referee,” said Dr. Michael E. Grubbs, BCPS […]

New artificial intelligence career and technical education program approved for Baltimore County Public Schools

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education has approved Baltimore County Public Schools’ plans to launch an artificial intelligence program in the 2023-2024 school year as one of its career and technical education (CTE) offerings. The program, officially titled Computer and Information Sciences Artificial Intelligence, will be offered at George Washington Carver Center for Arts & Technology, Sollers Point Technical […]

BCPS seeking volunteers for upcoming robotics events in Baltimore County

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are seeking volunteers to serve in key roles during upcoming robotics tournaments. The Robotics Education and Competition (REC) Foundation and VEX have partnered to provide free, online training, testing, and certification for those interested in serving as volunteers. “This will be our first full year of hands-on robotics events since the onset of the […]

BCPS invites students 16 and older to apply for CareerLINK to receive career preparation services

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools’ officials are encouraging eligible youth to apply for a program designed to assist students from low-income families in preparing for careers and removing academic barriers. Students who enroll in the CareerLINK program will receive individualized support aligned with their interests, needs, and goals, and will participate in workshops related to financial planning, career readiness, and […]

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Overlea, Parkville, Perry Hall High School students recognized in Career and Technical Education annual ceremony

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—In heartfelt videos, six Baltimore County Public Schools graduating seniors shared their appreciation recently for teachers, internships, and courses that gave them a head start on careers in their fields of interest. These videos are the centerpiece of the 47th Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student Recognition Ceremony, which was held online this year and is available for […]

BCPS unveils new food trailer designed to offer more real-world experiences to Career and Technical Education students

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD – Forbes magazine describes food trucks as “mavericks, bringing restaurant cuisine to where no chef has cooked before.” Baltimore County Public Schools is vying for its own “maverick” status by unveiling a new food trailer that will engage Career and Technical Education students in preparing and serving food, but also in managing the finances and marketing of the […]

Parkville High School retains full certification for engineering program

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD – After a thorough review by the Maryland State Department of Education, the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) engineering programs at Parkville, Pikesville, and Woodlawn high schools have retained their full certification status from MSDE for the next five years. With this status, students at the three schools who successfully complete the engineering five-course sequence and earn a […]

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