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Maryland students improve on national math, reading tests

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland student achievement scores on the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) showed modest improvement in mathematics and continued progress in reading. The Nation’s Report Card, a congressionally mandated biennial assessment, measures student achievement in fourth and eighth-grade reading and math nationwide. While Maryland’s scores have declined over the past decade, this year’s results show some stabilization. Reading […]

Man who used AI to impersonate BCPS principal arrested on child pornography charges

Posted on January 28, 2025 by News Desk

BALTIMORE, MD—The man who used artificial intelligence to fake the voice of Pikesville High School’s principal in a racist tirade last year has been arrested on child pornography charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland has filed a federal criminal complaint charging Dazhon Darien, 32, of Baltimore, with sexual exploitation of a child and receiving child sexual […]

Future in Focus: Disabled Marylanders abandoned by Governor Moore

Posted on January 27, 2025 by News Desk

The following is an editorial piece from Maryland House of Delegates candidate Glen Geelhaar. Governor Moore’s budget priorities are becoming clear—and troubling. His proposed 2025 budget includes a $200 million cut to the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and eliminates $5.5 million for Low Intensity Support Services. These cuts strip families of children with autism of access to programs like therapeutic […]

BCPS to hold Career Expo at CCBC Dundalk in February

Posted on January 26, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

DUNDALK, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will host a career exploration fair on February 19 from 9 a.m. to – 1 p.m. The event will showcase a variety of career opportunities high school students will have access to after they graduate. The event will be held at the Dundalk Campus of CCBC. Any companies interested in showcasing at this event can […]

Former Gilman teacher sentenced to 35 years in prison for child sexual abuse

Posted on January 22, 2025 by News Desk

BALTIMORE, MD—A former Gilman teacher will be spending more than three decades behind bars. This week, U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Christopher Kenji Bendann, 40, of Baltimore, to 35 years in federal prison, followed by lifetime supervised release. After a three-day trial, on August 28, 2024, a federal jury found the defendant guilty of five counts of sexual […]

Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools to open two hours late on Wednesday

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Both Baltimore County Public Schools and Harford County Public Schools have announced weather related delays for Wednesday. Due to forecasted temperatures, Baltimore County Public Schools will open two hours late on January 22, 2025. There will be no morning Pre-K classes. Offices will open on time as scheduled. Harford County Public Schools, including Swan Creek and offices, will also […]

Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools to open two hours late on Tuesday

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Harford County Public Schools are now CLOSED on Tuesday. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Both Baltimore County Public Schools and Harford County Public Schools have announced weather related delays for Tuesday. Due to forecasted temperatures, Baltimore County Public Schools will open two hours late on January 21, 2025. There will be no morning Pre-K classes. Offices will open on […]

BCPS celebrates Team BCPS Day with blue spirit