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Attorney General Frosh joins coalition seeking to block rule limiting K-12 public school pandemic relief funds

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh has joined a coalition of nine attorneys general and several local jurisdictions in filing for a preliminary injunction to block U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ attempt to redirect pandemic relief funds away from K-12 public schools while litigation is ongoing. The new action comes in light of efforts that reinterpret the […]

New location added, BCPS now distributing summer meals at 85 locations

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD. – Effective, Monday, July 20, a distribution location at Diamond Ridge Apartments in Windsor Mill will be added to the Baltimore County Public Schools Summer Meals Program. The Summer Meals program, offered each year by Baltimore County Public Schools, is providing free meals from a total of 85 locations. At all sites, youth 18 years of age and […]

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BCPS wins seven national awards for communications

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools earned seven 2020 communications awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA), including two awards of excellence, the association’s highest honors. “We are so proud of our communications team for its extraordinary work,” said Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “The team, which works under the leadership of Chief of Staff Mychael Dickerson, demonstrates every […]

New BCPS eight-year strategic plan focuses on quality instruction, systemic supports

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—A focus on quality instruction and systemic supports will guide the next eight years of Baltimore County Public Schools, according to “The Compass: Our Pathway to Excellence,” a new strategic plan for the school system approved at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Board of Education of Baltimore County. The Compass is based on extensive public outreach that began on […]

Frosh joins suit seeking nationwide injunction against new visa rules for international students

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The Trump administration has reversed course and rescinded this rule. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Monday joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop a new federal rule that would bar international students from studying in the United States. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court […]

Volunteers needed at The Exchangeree of THE AVENUE at White Marsh

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Volunteers are needed in White Marsh. THE AVENUE at White Marsh said on Monday that volunteers are needed at The Exchangeree to stock shelves and to sort and bundle school supplies. In June, THE AVENUE at White Marsh announced that, thanks to their partnership with The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, they would soon be opening a […]

Councilman Marks introduces bill to look at Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks will introduce legislation to update the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance, the statute designed to govern development in school districts. The bipartisan bill, cosponsored by Councilmembers Izzy Patoka and Wade Kach, would establish a task force to look at changes to the APFO. The task force would include representatives from the Board of Education, […]

Free breakfast, lunch available at 81 BCPS locations throughout the summer

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Summer Meals program, offered each year by Baltimore County Public Schools, is officially up and running. At all sites, youth, 18 years of age and younger, receive a breakfast and lunch on Monday through Wednesday. On Thursday, students receive two breakfasts and two lunches for Thursday and Friday. Meals are not distributed on Friday. Service will continue through […]

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