NOW YOU KNOW: The 529 Savings Plan Debacle and how Marylanders can Regain Trust

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. During the 2023 Legislative Session, constituents regularly reached out to us on many hot-button issues to share their concerns, opinions, and frustrations – but nothing took up more time and energy than those parents whose Maryland 529 Savings Account Plans became seemingly useless. Many parents were stranded […]

Councilman Marks issues statement after Board of Education approves boundary study

NOTTINGHAM, MD—At its Tuesday evening meeting, the Board of Education of Baltimore County voted 6-2 to approve the original recommended school zoning map after delaying finalization of boundary changes for middle schools. The agreed upon map looks to reduce school capacity to 93% or less. Two board members, Felicia Stolusky and Brenda Savoy, abstained from voting, according to The Baltimore […]

Bryan Thanner named principal at new Northeast Middle School

ROSEDALE, MD—Bryan Thanner has been named principal at the new Northeast Middle School. Thanner previously served as principal at Stemmers Run Middle School. Under his leadership, in 2019, SRMS became the first BCPS school authorized by the International Baccalaureate as an IB World School for the Middle Years Programme (MYP). “Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and I are excited to […]

Abbey Campbell named principal of Perry Hall High School

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Abbey Campbell has been named the new principal at Perry Hall High School. Campbell brings more than two decades of experience in Baltimore County Public Schools and joins PHHS from Owings Mills High School. She holds a bachelor degree in education from Appalachian State University and a master’s degree in educational leadership and administration from Johns Hopkins University. She […]

Felicia Stolusky appointed to Board of Education of Baltimore County

TOWSON, MD—Felicia Stolusky, a retired Baltimore County Public Schools educator and former member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County, has been appointed by Governor Wes Moore to a new full term on the board. Stolusky was nominated by the Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission and was appointed by the governor, in July, to serve as an at-large member […]

MSDE makes more than $12 million investment through Maryland Works grant to bolster infrastructure for sustainable pipeline toward industry-aligned apprenticeship programs

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced today the nine recipients of the Maryland Works grant. MSDE awarded $12.2 million to six local education agencies (LEA) and three intermediaries. The awardees will use the funds to invest in foundational systems and processes needed to structure and sustain high-quality college and career pathways that are responsive to market demand. […]