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Spotlight: Dr. Sean Bulson, Harford County Schools Superintendent Named as 2024 Influential Marylander
Daily Record Staff July 12, 2024 The Daily Record has announced the honorees of its 2024 Influential Marylanders awards. Influential Marylanders recognizes those who are leaving a mark on the community throughout the state. Honorees were selected by the editors of The Daily Record for their contributions in their respective fields and their leadership in Maryland. Honorees were selected in the following areas: civic leadership, communications, education, finance, freestyle, g
Aug 5, 2024
News Release: Dr. Joshua Michael, Dr. Monica Goldson Elected to Lead State Board of Education
Dr. Michael will serve his first term as State Board President with Dr. Goldson as Vice President; Clarence Crawford named President Emeritus. Maryland Department of Education July 23, 2024 BALTIMORE, MD (July 23, 2024) – Today, the Maryland State Board of Education voted unanimously to elect Dr. Joshua Michael as President and Dr. Monica Goldson as Vice President for the 2024-2025 term. Dr. Michael was appointed to the State Board by Gov. Wes Moore in April 2023. As Presid
Jul 23, 2024
Montgomery County Board of Education Announces Choice for Next Superintendent of MCPS
Montgomery County Public Schools Press Release June 17, 2024 The Montgomery County Board of Education announced that Dr. Thomas Taylor, an MCPS alum, will be appointed superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools. The Board will vote on Dr. Taylor’s appointment at its regularly scheduled June 25 business meeting. Dr. Taylor has more than 25 years of experience as an educator, with more than 12 years in district level leadership and 6 years as a superintendent. He is cur
Jun 26, 2024
Registration Open: 2024 Maryland Assessment Group Conference
Casey Andersen, MAG Conference Event Organizer June 25, 2024 We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2024...
Jun 26, 2024
Dr. Jymil Thompson Appointed Superintendent of Schools for Dorchester County Public Schools
Dorchester County Public Schools Press Release June 12, 2024 Following a national search, The Board of Education of Dorchester County has announced the selection of Dr. Jymil Thompson as Superintendent of Dorchester County Public Schools. Dr. Thompson has been serving as Interim Superintendent since March 2. Board President Mr. Mike Diaz said, “We were fortunate in attracting very well-qualified candidates, but Dr. Thompson stood out as the best fit for Dorchester County Publ
Jun 13, 2024
Dr. McComas Named Next Superintendent of Kent County Public Schools
Kent County Public Schools Press Release June 11, 2024 The Kent County Board of Education named Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas the next superintendent of schools Monday, June 10. From left are board members Frank Rhodes, Francoise Sullivan, Alden Swanson, Aretha Dorsey, Dr. McComas, retiring superintendent Dr. Karen Couch, Joseph Goetz, Trish McGee and Madison Messick. ROCK HALL — Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas is bringing her decades of experience in education to Kent County Public Scho
Jun 11, 2024
Somerset County Board of Education Selects Dr. Tasker-Mitchell to Serve as Next Superintendent of SCPS
Somerset County Public Schools Press Release June 02, 2024 The Somerset County Board of Education has announced its decision to select Dr. Ava Tasker-Mitchell as the next Superintendent of Somerset County Public Schools (SCPS). Upon conclusion of a national search, Tasker-Mitchell emerged as the most qualified candidate to assume the role of Superintendent of Schools. Subject to formal appointment and approval of a contract, she will succeed Dr. John Gaddis, who served as Sup
Jun 10, 2024
Howard County Board of Education Names Bill Barnes as Superintendent
Howard County Public Schools Press Release May 23, 2024 The Howard County Board of Education at its public meeting today (05/23/2024) announced that current Acting Superintendent for the Howard County Public School System, William J. Barnes, will become the permanent superintendent, effective July 1, 2024. Barnes has served as Acting Superintendent since Jan. 10, 2024, following the retirement of Dr. Michael Martirano. After a comprehensive nationwide search and interview pro
May 24, 2024
Celebrating a Legacy of Leadership: Dr. Karen Couch's Career and Retirement Soiree
May 09, 2024 Kent County, Maryland - The Chester River Yacht and Country Club was filled with warmth and gratitude as friends,...
May 13, 2024
Spotlight: Four Maryland HS Seniors Honored as 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars
May 10, 2024 By: MSDE Media Contact - John White john.white3@maryland.gov Four Maryland HS Seniors Honored as 2024 U.S. Presidential...
May 13, 2024
Spotlight: AACPS Earns National Honors for Summer Meal Programs
April 28, 2024 By: Eye on Annapolis Staff Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) has again been recognized as among the best school...
Apr 29, 2024
Spotlight: Bodkin Elementary School Teacher Bradely Absher Earns Prestigious $25,000 Milken Educator Award
April 18, 2024 By: AACPS Communications Office Bodkin Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Bradley Absher arrived at an assembly today...
Apr 20, 2024
Spotlight: Milken Educator Award Presented To Frederick High Math Teacher
April 18, 2024 By: Kevin McManus She received the honor during a school assembly on Thursday. Maggie Arnold (center) being presented with...
Apr 20, 2024
Excellence Personified: Celebrating the 2024 Maryland National Distinguished Principals
April 05, 2024 A hearty congratulations to Dr. Raegon Clutz, Jr, principal of Pangborn Elementary in Washington County Public Schools and...
Apr 5, 2024
HB 730 Education - Public Middle Schools - Course on Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction (Crossover)
BILL: HB 730 TITLE: Education - Public Middle Schools - Course on Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction DATE: April 02,...
Apr 5, 2024
HB 620 Education - Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program - Human and Sex Trafficking (Crossover)
BILL: HB 620 TITLE: Education - Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program - Human and Sex Trafficking DATE: April 2,...
Apr 5, 2024
Unlocking Opportunity: Apply Now for the Second Year of Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Program
April 02, 2024 Applications are live now for the second year of the first-in-the nation Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Program. The...
Apr 2, 2024
"Talking Out of School Podcast" Episode 6: Superintendents Must Be Resilient
'A chat with Sean Bulson, superintendent of Harford County Public Schools in Maryland, about the importance of resiliency and how he...
Mar 28, 2024
SB 84 Teacher Degree Apprenticeship(Crossover)
BILL: SB 84 TITLE: Teacher Degree Apprenticeship DATE: March 27, 2024 POSITION: Favorable COMMITTEE: House Ways and Means Committee...
Mar 27, 2024
HB 1441 Early Childhood Education - Publicly Funded Prekindergarten Programs - Alterations (Crossover)
BILL: HB 1237 TITLE: Early Childhood Education - Publicly Funded Prekindergarten Programs - Alterations DATE: March 27, 2024...
Mar 27, 2024
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