TOWSON, MD—Of the county’s 159 public schools evaluated in the 2019 Maryland Report Card, 85.5% received 3, 4, or 5 stars, according to data released today by the Maryland State Department of Education. “While most of our schools performed well in comparison to schools across the state, every one of our schools has the potential for greatness,” said Superintendent Dr. […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County and Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) on Monday issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an independent consultant to assist in the development of a long-range plan for identifying and prioritizing capital improvements to Baltimore County’s school buildings. The plan will reportedly prioritize needs-based on enrollment projections and capacity, educational equity and adequacy, and the conditions of […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—More than 8,000 middle school students from Baltimore County Public Schools will have the opportunity to explore high-growth careers with 65+ area employers and educational institutions, including Aerotek, Stanley Black & Decker, Lifebridge Health, and the University System of Maryland, at the annual Junior Achievement Inspire event and Parent Night. The event will be held at the following dates […]
BALTIMORE, MD—U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings of Baltimore died of a long-standing illness early Thursday morning according to his office. He was 68 years old. A spokesman for the key Democrat said that he passed away at Johns Hopkins Hospital at around 2:45 a.m. Cummings had recently been embroiled in a Twitter battle with President Donald Trump over the conditions within […]
TOWSON, MD—The deadline to apply to serve on the Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council or Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Council has been extended to Wednesday, October 9, 2019. “I truly value receiving feedback and guidance from diverse members of our community,” said Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams. “I encourage parents and teachers from across Baltimore County Public Schools […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Board of Education Chair Kathleen Causey issued statements following County Executive Johnny Olszewski’s announcement indicating that he had identified $16 million in county funds for air conditioning and heating units in county schools. This funding matches $13.4 million in state funding awarded by the Maryland Interagency Commission on School […]
TOWSON, MD – Twenty-six 2019 graduates of Pikesville and Eastern Technical high schools have earned the Advanced Placement® (AP®) Capstone Diploma, and seven 2019 graduates of Eastern Tech earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™ during the 2018-19 school year. AP Capstone™ is a College Board program designed to prepare students for college and career success through the development of […]
TOWSON, MD—Twenty Baltimore County Public Schools students from eight high schools have been named semifinalists in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program coordinated by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The honored students are: Catonsville High School Jessica L. McDivitt Eleanor G. Queeney Ellen K. Schumacher Dulaney High School Mir Saif Hossain Victoria S. Jin Gautam Maybhate Sreesaisowmya Potluri Sarah […]