COCKEYSVILLE, MD—In memory of the late Dr. Tim Tooten, the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools will be “stuffing the bus” with school supplies. The event will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Padonia International Elementary School (Galloway Avenue entrance). Padonia International Elementary School is located at 9834 Greenside Drive in Cockeysville. […]
The following is an opinion piece from Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn. The Office of the Inspector General was created to provide increased accountability and oversight in the operations of Baltimore County Government by identifying fraud, waste, and abuse. The office also finds opportunities to promote efficiency, accountability, and integrity. And that’s exactly what Inspector Kelly Madigan […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Education has released more than $100 million in previously withheld funding to Maryland, following a lawsuit (PDF) filed by a coalition of state attorneys general, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced on Friday. The funding was frozen by the Trump administration on June 30, just weeks before the start of the school year. Maryland was […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health and Morgan State University have launched a new apprenticeship program aimed at training the next generation of environmental health specialists in Maryland. The initiative, developed in partnership with the Maryland Professional Employees Council (MPEC), is designed for adult learners seeking careers in public health. The Environmental Health Specialist Apprenticeship Program, approved by the Maryland […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—A Maryland state committee is drawing sharp criticism for an “emergency” regulatory change that critics contend is an attempt to bypass the normal legislative process and override local control of school boards. The move, effective Monday, July 28, 2025, has ignited a debate over state authority versus local autonomy in Maryland’s education system. At issue is an amendment to […]
TOWSON, MD—The date for BCPSfest 2025 has been announced. The annual back-to-school celebration will take place 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at New Town High School. At BCPSfest 2025, attendees will be able to celebrate the upcoming 2025-26 school year, participate in hands-on activities, learn more about BCPS and community-based programs and services, and explore […]
ROSEDALE, MD—A juvenile is in custody following a stabbing incident involving a student who had just exited a school bus in Rosedale on Thursday, Baltimore County police say. Authorities were called to the area of Franklin Square Drive and King Avenue for a report of an assault. According to school officials, a student from Kenwood High School’s summer program was […]
UPDATE: Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn has issued the following statement: “Thank you to Baltimore County Councilman David Marks for his support of Inspector General Kelly Madigan and for his efforts to expand the Baltimore County Office of the Inspector General’s jurisdiction to include Baltimore County Public Schools. I have long advocated for increased oversight, was proud […]