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15 BCPS schools, 1 office earn instructional initiative grants from The Education Foundation of BCPS

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools has announced its newest 21st Century Instructional Initiative Grant recipients. Fifteen schools and one office earned 17 grants (most around $2,000 each). The total value of the grants is more than $32,500. Grants were awarded in the categories of Arts & Culture, Civic Literacy, Environmental Literacy, Global Awareness, and STEM (science, […]

Maryland doubles maximum funding amount for proposals to invest in registered apprenticeships

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Labor on Friday announced that it would be increasing the maximum funding request amount for its nationally-recognized Apprenticeship Innovation Fund (AIF) grants from $50,000 to $100,000. The AIF is designed to provide seed money to businesses committed to creating new and innovative apprenticeship opportunities to meet their workforce talent pipeline needs. “Since its creation, the […]

BCPSfest coming to White Marsh Mall in August

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD – In one month, Baltimore County Public Schools will celebrate the upcoming school year with its annual BCPSfest. The festival will be held on Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m., on the lower parking lot at Boscov’s at White Marsh Mall. Here are 10 reasons you and your family will want to be there: 1. Print […]

BCPS seeks school supplies for students in need

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD – The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools is collecting new school supplies to restock The Exchangeree, which offers BCPS teachers access to free school supplies year-round to share with students in need. The drive is taking place through Friday, August 23rd. Drop-off locations: Nottingham-area Baltimore County Public Library Branches Essex – 1110 Eastern Blvd., 21221 Parkville-Carney […]

Seventeen schools win Team BCPS Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD – Some 5,000 students and community volunteers have made Baltimore County a cleaner and greener place by participating in this year’s Team Baltimore County Public Schools Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge. County Executive Johnny Olszewski, BCPS Superintendent Verletta White, and Debbie Phelps – Executive Director of the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools – announced Thursday morning […]

BCPS Film Expo showcased local student films

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD – Move over, famous movie directors. It’s time to make room for Eli Golding of George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology. At the 2019 BCPS Film Expo, Golding won both Best in Show and Best Documentary. His documentary, Illustrating History, about locally based and internationally-known artist Balage Balogh, impressed judges and the audience with its sophistication […]

Olszewski announces BaltCo Litter Blitz, anti-litter campaign

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD – Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski celebrated Earth Day in Randallstown, hosting a stream cleanup and calling attention to the need for everyone to help reduce the litter that degrades communities and threatens waterways. He spotlighted two new anti-litter promotions – his BaltCo Litter Blitz promotion, and a new anti-littering ad campaign – speaking to a crowd of […]

Twelve schools win Team BCPS Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Chris Montcalmo

Baltimore County is a little bit cleaner and greener thanks to the efforts of school children and community members who participated in this year’s Team BCPS Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge. County Executive Don Mohler, Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Verletta White, and Debbie Phelps, Executive Director of the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, announced on Tuesday morning […]

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