Maryland Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education EGATE

14 Maryland schools honored for Gifted and Talented Education programs

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BALTIMORE, MD—Fourteen schools across Maryland received recognition for their exceptional gifted and talented education programs on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, as the state kicked off Gifted and Talented Education Month. The schools were awarded Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education (EGATE) designations by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Dr. Carey M. Wright, State Superintendent of Schools, commended schools […]

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BCPS cancels all Saturday afternoon activities ahead of wintry mix

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are canceling some weekend activities ahead of Saturday’s wintry weather. Due to impending inclement weather, all activities and events that were scheduled to take place after 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025, have been canceled. Activities and events scheduled to occur earlier may proceed until 3 p.m. A Winter Weather Advisory is in […]

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Cathryn Beichley

Martin Boulevard, Pot Spring elementary psychologist named Baltimore County’s School Psychologist of the Year

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Cathryn Beichley, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, has been named 2025 School Psychologist of the Year by the Baltimore County School Psychologists’ Association. A Baltimore County Public Schools employee since 2006, Beichley is currently assigned to Martin Boulevard and Pot Spring elementary schools. Both schools recommended her for this recent honor, citing her wealth of knowledge, collaborative approach, creativity, […]

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Maryland casinos generate $151.8 million in gaming revenue during January

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $151,795,660 in revenue from slot machines and table games during January 2025, a decrease of $1,447,656 (-0.9%) compared to January 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during January 2025 totaled $63,651,034, an increase of $496,642 (0.8%) compared to January 2024. The January 2025 contributions included $45,992,850 to the Education Trust Fund, an […]

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Baltimore County Public Schools to open two hours late on Thursday

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UPDATE 4: Schools in Baltimore County and Harford County will now be closed on Thursday. UPDATE 3: Baltimore County government is implementing liberal leave until 11 a.m. on Thursday. UPDATE 2: In Harford County, HCPS schools and offices will also open two hours on Thursday, February 6, 2025. No morning Pre-K or before school childcare. Essential personnel should await further […]

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Police: 16,540 citations issued under new Baltimore County school bus safety program [VIDEO]

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TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department says that thousands of citations have been issued to local drivers illegally passing school buses in recent months. A new school bus camera program went into effect last last year and citations began being issued on November 4, 2024.  On Wednesday, police said that 16,540 citations had been issued under the new initiative. The […]

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Baltimore County Public Schools All County Jazz

Top BCPS high school jazz musicians to gather for annual All-County Jazz Concert

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OWINGS MILLS, MD—Music lovers can enjoy a night of exceptional jazz when Baltimore County Public Schools’ top high school jazz musicians and vocalists take the stage for the annual All-County Jazz Concert. The concert will be held Thursday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. at New Town High School, located at 4931 New Town Blvd. in Owings Mills (21117). Admission is […]

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