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

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

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

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 […]

BCPS 2023 high school graduation dates announced

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials on Friday announced 2023 high school graduation dates. While in-person seating will be limited at upcoming BCPS high school graduations, friends, extended family, and community members are invited to celebrate these milestone events online. All graduations will be held at Towson University’s SECU Arena, unless otherwise noted, and all graduations at SECU Arena can […]

Application open for one at-large Baltimore County school board seat

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission will begin accepting applications for the Board’s one at-large seat for the term beginning 2023 through December 4, 2028. The composition and selection of the Board of Education of Baltimore County includes both appointed and elected members. Seven members of the school board are elected, while four members of the Board are […]

Baltimore County Public Schools music education program receives national recognition for 18th consecutive year

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has been honored for its outstanding commitment to music education with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. To qualify for the Best Communities designation, […]

Olszewski announces Essex Reimagined spring kickoff at May 6 Community Connections Resource Fair

ESSEX, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced that Baltimore County’s multi-departmental, place-based revitalization initiative in the Essex community, now known as Essex Reimagined, will host a spring kickoff at a Community Connections Resource Fair. The fair will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Deep Creek Middle School (1000 S Marlyn […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Another child’s life taken by violence

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. This past Sunday night, police were called to the intersection of Belair Road and Rossville Boulevard. On the scene, officers found a 17-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound. Unfortunately, he later died at a nearby hospital. This homicide occurred in our neighboring community, and the young man […]