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Some Baltimore City Community College students to be paid $50 to meet with career advisors under pilot program
Some Baltimore City Community College students will be paid to meet with career counselors under a new grant to keep students enrolled and help them complete their study programs. The grant program, called Expanding Success, awards $125,000 each to BCCC, Prince George’s Community College and Wor-Wic Community College, which serves Worcester and Wicomico counties. Up to 250 eligible students ...
Apprenticeship program opens doors for students looking to take the next step
Giving young people options, opportunity and hope. That’s what this tour is about here at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers training facility in Southwest Baltimore.
Baltimore’s Dr. Joshua Michael to lead Maryland State Board of Education
BALTIMORE, MD—Dr. Joshua Michael, a Baltimore educator and public policy expert, will take over as president of the Maryland State Board of Education, the board announced Tuesday. Dr. Michael, who was appointed to the State Board by Gov. Wes Moore, currently serves as the executive director of the nonprofit...
Baltimore Zionist District Launches Israel Connection Program for Local Teens
In response to the alarming rise of antisemitism globally, the Baltimore Zionist District is proud to announce the launch of its newest initiative, the BMore Israeli Program. This dynamic, year-long leadership program is specifically designed for Jewish teens entering 10th grade in the Baltimore area. The program aims to equip our youth with the tools and experiences necessary to develop a resilient Jewish identity by fostering a strong connection to Jewish heritage and the State of Israel.
Coach Sylvester Banks described as a role model, father-figure by athletes at Reginald F. Lewis High School
BALTIMORE — One minute, Coach Sylvester Banks is shooting hoops in the gym at Reginald F. Lewis High School. The next minute, he's setting up volleys with volleyball players. Coach Duke, as he's known among his athletes, is a man who wears many hats. He coaches varsity girl's volleyball,...
Baltimore City school board votes to increase funding for AP, SAT testing
The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners unanimously approved increased funding Tuesday night to continue paying for Preliminary SAT, SAT and Advanced Placement testing for all students. The cost of a three-year contract starting July 2023 with the College Board, which administers the tests, has risen from the original $1.3 million to more than $2.5 million. Last school year, the ...
Peabody Institute Dean Fred Bronstein and Carey Business School Dean Alex Triantis appointed to new terms at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University has announced that two of its deans, Fred Bronstein at the Peabody Institute and Alex Triantis at the Carey Business School, have been appointed to new terms. Bronstein became dean of the Peabody Institute, Hopkins’ conservatory of music and dance, in June of 2014. He has been...
CollegeBound, FOX45 celebrate over 800 soon-to-be college students at luncheon
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — CollegeBound and FOX45 News celebrated over 800 soon-to-be-college students during its 36th annual CollegeBound Scholars Luncheon on Thursday. The program helps Baltimore City Public Schools students with financial aid, scholarships, mentoring, advising, and other resources. FOX45 Morning News Anchor Patrice Sanders emceed the celebration. Mayor...
4 from KCHS attend Boys State
WESTMINSTER — David Daniels, Harrison Gibby, Gavin Larrimore and Henry Martinez, who are rising seniors at Kent County High School, spent a week in June at American Legion Boys State on the campus of McDaniel College. They were among the 141 Maryland high school students — representing 22 counties...
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