Time to Celebrate! Jacksonville Elementary Becomes the 23rd National Blue Ribbon School in BCPS Please join us in celebrating some great news! Jacksonville Elementary School has been named a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. “We are so proud of Jacksonville Elementary School for this prestigious honor,” said Superintendent Dr. […]
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A Call to Community on a New School Year
Baltimore City Schools’ CEO, Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises By Dr. Sonja Santelises “I just want to frame it, for my dad.” Those were the words of 2020 graduate, Kuijuan, as he spoke of earning his diploma. He’d travelled a bumpy path to that diploma, often juggling school and work to help support his family. He […]
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Baltimore County to Support Local Businesses with Grants to Chambers of Commerce
Baltimore County to Support Local Businesses with Grants to Chambers of Commerce $20,000 Grants will Fund COVID-related Programming and Marketing Efforts TOWSON, MD – Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced a $600,000 grant program designed to assist chambers of commerce and business associations in their missions to support businesses in their communities. The grant […]
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BCPS news release – Baltimore County Public Schools Recognized Again as a Common Sense District
Baltimore County Public Schools Recognized Again as a Common Sense District Designation acknowledges commitment to digital citizenship TOWSON, MD. – Common Sense, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping children and families thrive in a world of media and technology, has recognized Baltimore County Public Schools as a 2019-2021 Common Sense District. BCPS has maintained this designation since […]
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BCPS News Release – Board of Education Unanimously Endorses Black Lives Matter Resolution
Board of Education unanimously endorses Black Lives Matter resolution Resolution proposed by Student Member of the Board Omer Reshid TOWSON, MD. – The Board of Education of Baltimore County unanimously approved the following Black Lives Matter resolution, after it was proposed by Student Member of the Board Omer Reshid, a Pikesville High School senior, at the […]
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Media Release: Greater Baltimore Committee Launches COVID-19 Business Recovery Advisory Council
Greater Baltimore Committee launches COVID-19 Business Recovery Advisory Council to help Baltimore region get ‘back to business’ The Greater Baltimore Committee has launched the COVID-19 Business Recovery Advisory Council to help ensure the economy of the Baltimore region and the state successfully recover from the pandemic. Mary Ann Scully, Chair and CEO of Howard Bank […]
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CCBC appoints Dr. Joaquin Martinez Provost and Vice President of Instruction
CCBC appoints Dr. Joaquin Martinez Provost and Vice President of Instruction Martinez will join CCBC on July 1, 2020 Baltimore County, Md. (June 9, 2020) – Community College of Baltimore County is pleased to announce that Dr. Joaquin Martinez has been named CCBC’s next provost and vice president of Instruction. Martinez will join CCBC’s leadership team on July 1, […]
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BCPS News Release — Need to Register Your Student and Schools Are Closed? This New BCPS Website Shows You How
Need to register your student and schools are closed? This new BCPS website shows you how TOWSON, MD. – Parents of students who are new to Baltimore County Public Schools have a new resource to use for registering their students during this time of Coronavirus. A new page on the BCPS website provides detailed information on the […]
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Baltimore County Announces COVID-19 Eviction Prevention Program
Baltimore County Announces COVID-19 Eviction Prevention Program Funds will provide financial support to help cover the cost of rent for residents at risk of eviction TOWSON, MD — Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced a new initiative to assist county residents who are in danger of eviction due to a COVID-19 related financial crisis. The […]
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Baltimore County Earns Seven National Awards Recognizing Government Innovation
Baltimore County Earns Seven National Awards Recognizing Government Innovation County’s “Balancing Act” budget platform named one of nation’s best programs as National Association of Counties highlights five County Departments for effective leadership TOWSON, MD — Baltimore County earned seven awards from the National Association of Counties’ (NACo) 2020 Achievement Awards, which recognize innovative, effective county government […]
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Today is the LAST DAY to Register to Vote!
Hey Baltimore, it’s Voter Education Week! With just over a week to go before the Primary Election, Baltimore Votes is on a mission to make sure that every voter feels ready to head to the ballot box. But first, an important reminder… URGENT: Today is the last day to register! Today, May 27, is the […]
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Baltimore County Helping Restaurants and Bars Prepare for Expanded Outdoor Dining in Advance of State Reopening
Baltimore County Helping Restaurants and Bars Prepare for Expanded Outdoor Dining in Advance of State Reopening Proactive guidance will help expedite reopening while minimizing spread of COVID-19 TOWSON, MD — In anticipation of future steps by the state of Maryland to further reopen, Baltimore County today issued proactive guidance to help restaurants and bars prepare […]