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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...
Baltimore City School Board renews CEO Santelises’ contract for one year
Sonja Santelises will lead Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) for another year. The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners voted 8-1 to extend the CEO’s contract on June 12, weeks before it was set to expire on June 30. Vice Chair Shantell L. Roberts opposed the extension. The...
Pine Grove Elementary School music teacher uses parodies of popular songs to push students to read
PARKVILLE, Md. — A Baltimore County teacher is using a creative way to help kids learn about music and the importance of reading. Justin Pugh, a teacher of 26 years, became a music teacher three years ago. Before then, he always found a way to incorporate music into his lessons.
Ready? Set… Action! at Madison & Cathedral
Students at Baltimore School for the Arts (BSA) are hard at work capturing the untold story of their school spirit. “Madison & Cathedral,” will capture a year in the life of the public arts high school, from drama to music, dance and visual arts—on film, portraying pivotal moments in the school’s 44-year history with guest appearances from alumni including Jada Pinkett Smith (’89).
Harford schools to cut summer programs, use savings to balance 2025 budget
The Harford County Board of Education proposed the elimination of summer programs, vacant positions and the use of more than half of its $49 million savings to balance next year’s budget. With the budget still not passed by the County Council, the board has little time to enact amendments. According to the county charter, the council must approve the annual budget by June 16, which is 15 days ...
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 ...
When to Seek Financial Aid Advice During the College Application Process
We all know how expensive it is to seek a college degree. Besides completing the coursework, paying for college might be the most challenging and stressful part of a person’s college experience. So, college applicants must understand financial aid and scholarships well to make informed decisions about their education.
Councilman Marks: Inside the decades-long legislation to reduce school overcrowding
The following is an update from Baltimore County Fifth District Councilman David Marks. This month, schoolchildren throughout Baltimore County will complete classes, and educators will earn a well-deserved break for a few weeks. I was fortunate to attend several graduation ceremonies and farewell assemblies, and congratulate many of these students personally.
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.
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