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Maryland State Department Of Education announces more than $309 million to support state child care providers

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education on Wednesday announced that licensed child care centers and registered family child care providers in Maryland can now apply for the first round of Child Care Stabilization Grants. The more than $309 million American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 child care stabilization initiative provides grants to licensed providers that sustain the child […]

MSDE, MDOT to collect back-to-school supplies for students in need

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation and the Maryland State Department of Education are partnering with the Boys and Girls Club Maryland Alliance for a statewide Back to School Supply Drive beginning Monday, July 12, and continuing through Friday, July 30, 2021. “As we emerge from the pandemic, we’re looking forward to returning Maryland students to school and back into […]

Nottingham student qualifies for National Braille Challenge

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The 2021 National Braille Challenge finalists have been announced, and a student from Nottingham is among the top 50 qualifiers in the nation. Eniolaoluwa Osunkoya will be competing in the national competition later this month. The Braille Challenge®, a program of the Braille Institute, is the only academic competition for blind or visually impaired students in the United States […]

2020-2021 All-County Honors Dance Ensemble of Baltimore County Public Schools

Parkville High School student to participate in virtual 2020-2021 All-County Honors Dance Ensemble concert

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—The 2020-2021 All-County Honors Dance Ensemble of Baltimore County Public Schools will be featured in a virtual dance concert hosted by the Maryland State Department of Education’s Fine Arts Office. A sophomore at Parkville High School will be one of the participants. The event, “Maryland Dances! A Statewide Dance Sharing,” will be available online on Wednesday, June 2, from […]

Maryland State Board of Education appoints Mohammed Choudhury as new State Superintendent of Schools

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—In a unanimous vote on Thursday, the Maryland State Board of Education appointed Mohammed Choudhury as the next Maryland State Superintendent of Schools. Choudhury’s selection follows a rigorous and multi-phased national search, closely guided by community and stakeholder input. Currently serving as Associate Superintendent and Chief Strategy, Talent and Innovation Officer for the San Antonio Independent School District, Choudhury […]

Governor Hogan Bounce Back Announcement 20210506

Governor Hogan announces Project Bounce Back, $25 million public-private partnership to support youth recovery from COVID-19 [VIDEO]

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced the launch of Project Bounce Back, a $25 million first-in-the-nation public-private partnership to help Maryland youth recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This series of initiatives will provide strategic mental health services, expand the footprint of youth development programs, and develop an innovative, data-driven digital solution to build post-COVID resilience among […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to expand in-person learning for some students

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—As early as May 10, Baltimore County Public Schools will offer identified students the opportunity for four in-person learning days per week, an increase from two in-person learning days. Families may continue to choose five days of virtual learning. For all students on Wednesdays, teachers will continue to provide virtual learning in addition to the opportunity to meet with small […]

Governor Hogan announces additional COVID-19 relief grants for Maryland schools

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland State Department of Education on Wednesday announced $10 million in grant awards to support Maryland schools, both public and nonpublic, as they continue to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding provides $1 million grants to 10 programs that address the needs of at-risk students. “An essential part of Maryland’s recovery […]

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