TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will be well represented for the Champion Our Children Forum panel at the National School Boards Association’s Advocacy Institute in Washington, D.C. Four BCPS student leaders were chosen to serve on a panel at the close of the institute and share their experiences. They will be joined by Abeer Shinnawi, a BCPS social studies resource […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools announced on Wednesday plans to celebrate their first-ever College Day. On Thursday, February 6, all community members, students, parents, businesses, and staff are invited to break out their shirts, hats, and jackets celebrating a college, university, fraternity, or sorority. “I look forward to sharing my appreciation and enthusiasm for my own alma mater, Hampton University, […]
TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County passed resolutions at its January 21 meeting to endorse the Built to Learn Act and the Kirwan Commission’s proposed funding and policy reforms. “The Baltimore County School Board’s Legislative and Governmental Relations Committee,working with our staff liaison, Tony Baysmore, has exhaustively examined both the Built to Learn bill and the Blueprint for […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams proposed a $1.82 billion operating budget for FY2021 at Thursday night’s meeting of the Board of Education. Dr. Williams prioritized classroom instruction and supports through the addition of 482.5 positions. “Emphasis has been placed on instruction, professional development, and our facilities,” said Dr. Williams. “Our focus needs to be on […]
ESSEX, MD—Casey Lane, an English teacher at Deep Creek Middle School in Essex, has achieved National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Her new designation brings the total number of National Board-certified teachers in Baltimore County Public Schools to 140. Lane has received certification in Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood. In addition, Allison Jackson, an […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl Williams issued a statement on Saturday afternoon regarding the passing of former Superintendent Dr. Joe Hairston. The full statement can be read below: On behalf of the entire Baltimore County Public Schools community, I express condolences to the family of Dr. Joe A. Hairston. While I did not have the opportunity to […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams on Thursday issued a statement in response to questions about records retention. On Wednesday, the Baltimore County Board of Education requested an internal investigation into the shredding and destruction of material during a 2018 BCPS financial audit. The board also announced that it would be drafting a district-wide policy on […]
TOWSON, MD—In the Report on the 100-Day Entry Plan, Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams established his priorities for county schools based on feedback from workgroups and Community Conversations: Increase achievement for all students while preparing a variety of pathways to prepare students for career and college. Provide a safe, orderly, and caring environment for students and […]