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Maryland Higher Education Commission announces $18.75 million in campus safety grants

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Higher Education Commission announced this week that it has awarded $18.75 million in grants to improve public safety at higher education institutions in Maryland. The grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including campus security assessments, enhanced security operations, and emergency management planning. The money is being awarded to colleges and universities across the state, […]

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BCPS 2024 Film Expo

26 films by students from 12 schools honored in 2024 BCPS Film Expo

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TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools hosted its 2024 Film Expo on May 16 at The Senator Theatre in Baltimore. An enthusiastic audience of students, educators, and family and community members viewed finalist films created by BCPS middle and high school students. The audience laughed as animals battled for a holy banana, marveled at the graphic innovation of a man searching […]

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Governor Moore announces $2.8 million in grants to enhance efforts to address Maryland’s nursing shortage

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $2.8 million in grants from the Maryland Higher Education Commission’s Nurse Support Program II to help address the state’s nursing shortage. Through the New Nursing Faculty Fellowship and Nurse Educator Doctoral Grants for Practice and Dissertation Research, funding will help support the need for more nurse educators who are critical to getting students […]

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Governor Wes Moore Owings Mills Roundtable 202312

Governor Moore joins roundtable in Baltimore County to discuss the year ahead in Maryland

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week joined the Owings Mills Corporate Roundtable for a conversation about success and prosperity in Owings Mills, Baltimore County, and the entire state of Maryland. Chairman of the Owings Mills Corporate Roundtable and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore Barak Hermann moderated the fireside chat at the Caves Valley Golf […]

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2023 BCPS Film Expo

2023 BCPS Film Expo honors 10 projects from 8 schools

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TOWSON, MD—Several award-winning student films were showcased recently at the 2023 BCPS Film Expo. Held on May 16 at The Senator Theatre, the BCPS Film Expo is Baltimore County’s largest student film competition. In its eighth year, the competition attracted 148 film and GIF entries from 27 schools, including the Virtual Learning Program. Ten films were selected as favorites by […]

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BCPS Film Expo 2022

2022 BCPS Film Expo honors 17 projects from 11 schools

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TOWSON, MD—The 2022 BCPS Film Expo event showcased films produced by Baltimore County Public Schools students from 11 schools. Held on May 17 at The Senator Theatre, the BCPS Film Expo is Baltimore County’s largest student film competition. In its seventh year, the competition attracted 158 film, GIF, and poster entries from six middle schools and 16 high schools. Seventeen […]

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Lori Adamo

Maryland School for the Blind Paraprofessional honored with national award

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—Lori Adamo, a Paraeducator at The Maryland School for the Blind (MSB), has been named the Council of Schools for the Blind (COSB) 2019 Outstanding Paraprofessional for Students with Visual Impairments. Annually, the organization recognizes the contributions of remarkable individuals nationally who work with students who are blind or visually impaired. The winners are chosen by Principals of Schools […]

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