TOWSON, MD—Terri Iacarino, vocal music teacher at Cromwell Valley Elementary Magnet School, has been named Music Teacher of Excellence by the CMA Foundation, a national nonprofit for music education. The Country Music Association’s philanthropic arm bestows this honor upon 30 music teachers nationwide each year. Recipients receive a $2,500 stipend for their classrooms, a $2,500 personal stipend, tailored professional development, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is warning of a dangerous new trend among students involving inserting foreign objects into electronic device charging ports. The trend, known as the “Chromebook Challenge,” has already caused several incidents of fires and property damage in schools across the state. Students have been inserting items like pencils and other metallic objects into the […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes funding to replace the tennis and multipurpose courts at four locations in the Fifth District. The locations are at Harford Hills Elementary School, Chapel Hill Elementary School, and Seven Oaks Elementary School. The multipurpose court at the Loreley Community Center will also be […]
ESSEX, MD—A sophomore at Eastern Technical High School has been elected as the National Student Council president, the National Association of Student Councils announced on May 5, 2025. David Arowolo, a 10th-grader, will serve in the role for the 2025-26 school year. He studies interactive media and production at Eastern Tech. Since fifth grade, Arowolo has participated in student leadership, […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore signed several bills into law this week, aimed at improving education, supporting veterans and military families, and strengthening ethics standards for elected officials. One of the most significant bills, the Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act, seeks to address the state’s teacher shortage by launching a national recruitment campaign and supporting the Grow Your Own Educators […]
ROSEDALE, MD—The Nottingham Middle School PTO is running a special fundraiser through the end of May. The school’s PTO is partnering with The Inspiration Co. to offer jewelry at 35% off. Those wishing to participate in the “Speak Life” fundraiser can shop online at https://www.inspirationco.com and enter the 35% off code NOTTINGHAM. Additional details can be found in the flyer […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A teacher at Western School of Technology and Environmental Science has been recognized as one of the nation’s top technology and engineering educators. James Renaud was recently honored with a Teacher Excellence Award by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) at its 87th Annual Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. Renaud was selected for his innovative teaching methods, […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and Baltimore County Board of Education member Julie Henn on Wednesday announced that the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes $27 million to upgrade public schools in the Fifth District, including the chiller replacement at Martin Boulevard Elementary School and mechanical upgrades at Oliver Beach Elementary School. All public school classrooms in the Fifth […]