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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, […]

Fire reported at Joppatowne High School, students evacuated

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

JOPPA, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Tuesday afternoon fire at Joppatowne High School. The fire broke out at the school at around 1:30 p.m. on May 16, 2023. Students and staff were quickly evacuated and sprinklers helped extinguish the blaze, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Firefighters finished dousing the flames and removed smoke from the building. […]

Bleachers to be updated at Perry Hall Middle School

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that three bleachers will be removed for replacement, and 30 individual boards will be updated, at Perry Hall Middle School. Maintenance work is expected to occur by the end of this week, weather permitting. “I would like to thank Board of Education member Julie Henn and county and BCPS staff […]

10th Annual Kindness for Paws Art Show returning to White Marsh Mall

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A popular, pet-oriented art show will soon be returning to White Marsh. Through the 10th Annual Kindness for Paws Art Show at White Marsh Mall (on the first floor by Macy’s Home Store), community members can purchase portraits of adopted animals created by local students and teachers, and the funds raised will benefit the Maryland SPCA. Kindness for Paws […]

Carney Elementary School PTA Heart Teachers Sign

Carney Elementary School PTA asks thieves to return stolen sign

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The signs have been returned to the Carney Elementary PTA, along with an apology. Original story below… CARNEY, MD—The Carney Elementary School PTA is hoping that whomever stole a sign from in front of the school will return it. Officials say the PTA’s “We Love Our Teachers” sign was stolen from in front of the school between 5:20 and […]

Public hearing scheduled on Central, Northeast Area Middle School boundary study recommendation

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County will hold a public hearing to seek input concerning the central and northeast area middle school boundary study recommendation. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Parkville High School. Sign-up for persons wishing to speak begins at 5:30 p.m. on the day of the hearing. […]

NOW YOU KNOW: End-of-session review part I

Posted on May 10, 2023 by News Desk

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. UPDATE: Part II can now be viewed here. Original story below… The 2023 Legislative Session proved to be full of wins and losses, as with any season in life! As a member of the Health and Government Operations (HGO) Committee, Delegate Szeliga sponsors and cosponsors many bills. […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Baltimore test scores debacle

Posted on May 6, 2023 by News Desk

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. In January 2023, student data was published on The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) website reporting on the 2021-2022 school year’s MCAP standardized testing. The data revealed that 23 Baltimore City Schools had zero students proficient in math and that other jurisdictions had abysmal results as […]