NEWS FROM PSSAM

The Baltimore Sun By: Racquel Bazos November 22, 2025 The superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools is a finalist in the The School Superintendents Association’s 2026 Women in School Leadership Awards, the association announced Thursday. Myriam Rogers is one of two finalists in the superintendent category, alongside Crystal Turner, superintendent of Saddleback Valley Unified School District in California. Rogers began her tenure as superintendent in 2023. “These acco

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Press Release November 17, 2025 Danielle Crankfield had a little trouble understanding just what was going on as she walked into the media center at Crofton High School this afternoon. Students, current and former colleagues, Board of Education members, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell – and even her parents, two aunts, and two nephews – were poised to deliver a surprise message: She’s the best in the country. Crankfield was named 2

Press Release October 30, 2024 Ocean City, Maryland - The Public School Superintendents Association of Maryland (PSSAM) has announced that Dr. Sonja Santelises, Chief Executive Officer of Baltimore City Public Schools, has been selected as the 2026 Maryland Superintendent of the Year. The award is presented annually to a Maryland superintendent who shows excellence in educational leadership, communication, professionalism, and community involvement. “Being chosen by my peers

Frederick County Public Schools Press Release September 26, 2025 Monocacy Elementary teacher ALonna Soward-Puryear was named the 2026...

Public School Superintendents' Association of Maryland September 17, 2025 The Public Schools Superintendents’ Association of Maryland...

Maryland State Dept of Education September 05, 2025 Today, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and Maryland State Board of...

Frederick County Public Schools August 12, 2025 " FCPS Superintendent Dr. Cheryl L. Dyson was selected as the recipient of the Tom...

SchoolCEO July 31, 2025 The Public School Superintendents' Association of Maryland is proud to highlight that SchoolCEO  magazine’s...

Eye on Annapolis May 04, 2025 Image source: Eye on Annapolis Citing a commitment to transparency and enhancing relationships with...

Maryland Association of Counties: Conduit Street Hosts Michael Sanderson & Sarah Sample January 31, 2024 The newest Conduit Street...

BILL: SB 429/HB 504 TITLE: Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act DATE: February 19, 2025 POSITION: Favorable with Amendments...

December 11, 2024 You can view PSSAM's Legislative and Policy Recommendations for the 2025 Legislative Session here . PSSAM Legislative...

BILL: HB 1127 TITLE: Education - Career Counseling Program for Middle and High School Students - Alterations DATE: April 02,...

BILL: HB 1127 TITLE: Public Schools - Water Safety and Swimming - Instructional Content DATE: April 02, 2025 POSITION: Unfavorable...

BILL: SB 887 TITLE: County Boards of Education - Reappointment of Incumbent County  Superintendent - Authorization DATE: March 27,...

BILL: SB 770 TITLE: Public Schools and Youth Services – Crisis Support and Assistance and Workgroup Study DATE: March 26, 2025...

BILL: HB 1378 TITLE: Child Sexual Abuse Claims Against the State - Time Limitation DATE: March 26, 2025 POSITION: Favorable with...

BILL: SB 451 TITLE: Adult Education - High School Diploma by Examination - Requirements  and Study DATE: March 19, 2025...

BILL: HB 1447 TITLE: Education - Maryland STEM Program - Established DATE: March 11, 2025 POSITION: Unfavorable COMMITTEE: House Ways...

BILL: HB 161 TITLE: Primary and Secondary Education - Comprehensive Health Education Framework - Established   DATE: March 20,...