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Baltimore City College Debaters Make History As First African American Women’s Team To Win National Championship
This Baltimore City College High School dynamic debate duo has a lot to celebrate. After competing in the National Catholic Forensic League’s Grand National Tournament in Chicago during Memorial Day weekend, Nevaeh Rita Sencion and Saidah Ervin made history, and now they have the trophies to prove it. As the first team of African American women to win the policy debate tournament in the competition, the ladies feel confident that all of their hard work and dedication to the subject paid off in the end. “They announced second place first, and we heard the other team. We were both just like in...
Congratulations to the Teachers of the Year!
The Greater Dundalk Chamber of Commerce has awarded its annual Teacher of the Year awards to exceptional teachers in the area. These teachers have gone above and beyond this year to help their students succeed. They spend countless hours inside and outside the classroom helping the school community, serving as as an inspiration to their students and their fellow educators. Congratulations to these outstanding teachers, and thanks to all teachers...
'I wanted longer': Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Santelises gets 1-year contract extension
What was considered by some as an uncertain future, Baltimore City's schools chief will stay on the job, but only for another year. Exclusive: "You know, I wanted longer, but it's OK." In a statement posted on X Wednesday night, City Schools said: "Seeking to continue the progress of students...
Baltimore’s math scores consistently trail Maryland’s. Here’s city schools’ 5-year plan for improvement.
When Baltimore’s chief academic officer and other school officials saw the stark results of a state standardized math exam in the summer of 2022, they set a plan to overhaul how students learn math. Disruptions to in-person learning created a severe decline in math performance across the country and state. In Baltimore, just 7% of elementary and middle school students scored proficient in math ...
Stevie Wonder Receives Honorary Degree From Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins grads received a big surprise from Stevie Wonder. Beloved musician Stevie Wonder received an honorary degree from Johns Hopkins University June 13, an event that turned into a concert shortly after the honorary degrees were presented,. University president Ron Daniels invited the legendary singer to the stage. “We...
University of Maryland Medical Center residents and fellows voting on whether to form union
Residents and fellows at the University of Maryland Medical Center believe they have the votes to form a union. More than 900 employees are voting this week on whether to join the American Federation of Teachers-Maryland. Voting ends on Thursday at 8 p.m. Residents and fellows are fresh out of...
PHOTOS: Severna Park Graduation
Seniors from the Severna Park High School class of 2024 bid farewell to their teachers and peers during a graduation ceremony at Live! Hotel & Casino in Hanover on June 7. Following remarks by senior class president Rory Jenkins, Principal Lindsay Abruzzo, Board of Education member Dana Schallheim and others, graduates walked across the stage to receive their diplomas.
Perry Hall Middle School names new principal
PERRY HALL, MD—Perry Hall Middle School has named a new leader. The school this week announced that Justin Benjamin will serve as its principal. Benjamin has been the assistant principal at Cockeysville Middle School for the past eleven years. He succeeds Lisa Perry, who recently retired. “I am very...
Cecilia McCormick Appointed President of the Maryland Institute College of Art
Cecilia M. McCormick has been appointed president of the Maryland Institute College of Art. She has served as the college’s interim president for the past sixth months. The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) enrolls about 1,400 undergraduate students and 550 graduate students. Women represent over three quarters of the undergraduate population.
Sparrows Point, Dulaney students win top athletic scholarships
TOWSON, MD—The Mildred Murray All-Academic Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship has been awarded to two senior student-athletes at Baltimore County Public Schools for their academic and athletic achievements. Olivia Gardner of Sparrows Point High School and Roman Kaminski of Dulaney High School were both named winners of the 37th annual...
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