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National Treasures: A Gallery of Morgan State Mesmerizers Who Brought Main Character Energy To Homecoming 2024
We’re kicking off our annual HBCU Homecoming series with the Morgan State mesmerizers who brought main character energy to the yard at their bustling Homecoming in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1867 as one of the nation’s earliest institutions to offer post-secondary education to Black students, Morgan...
Baltimore Polytechnic enrolled first female students 50 years ago
Fifty years ago, Baltimore Polytechnic went coed. In September 1974, a handful of female students paved the way. The timing was right, though opinions were split. A bastion of male learning for 91 years, Poly had both allies and critics of the move to let women walk its hallowed halls. For two years beforehand, readers of The Sun and The Evening Sun had sounded off. “I can not believe that ...
BCCC Lockdown: Investigation Clears Threat
Baltimore, MD – On October 7, 2024, Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) experienced a brief lockdown due to a reported potential threat that prompted swift action from local authorities. The situation unfolded when the college's public safety team received a telephone call from an unknown individual at approximately 11:15 a.m. The caller claimed to have witnessed a group of 5-7 males dressed in black, carrying duffle bags, and exchanging weapons.
State banquet celebrates Wright, fellow top teachers
HUNT VALLEY — Educators from throughout the state joined in celebrating Maryland’s top teachers last week, among them Kaitlyn Wright of Kent County Middle School. Wright was joined Friday, Oct. 4 by administrators and teachers from her building and the Kent County Public Schools Central Office, including Superintendent Mary Boswell-McComas, at the annual Maryland Teacher of the Year banquet in Hunt Valley. Wright is the 2023-24 Kent County Public Schools...
KCPS encourages families to join the conversation
ROCK HALL — Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas wants to hear from families, staff members and the community at large about what the future of Kent County Public Schools should look like. The school system has scheduled community conversations throughout October and November to help guide the preparation of Kent County Public Schools’ next five-year strategic plan, facilities plan and annual budget. “We’re inviting the community in to discover...
Maryland pro-Palestine, pro-Israel student groups rally amid Middle East crisis
BALTIMORE - University of Maryland students gathered separately in support of Israel and Palestine on Monday, which marked one year since the deadly attacks by Hamas.On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists killed more than 1,200 people in Israel, which was the deadliest day in the Jewish community since the Holocaust.Rallies that almost didn't happenThese events almost didn't happen on campus after university officials initially canceled all student expressive events on October 7. However, a pro-Palestinian group sued and a federal judge ruled the university could not cancel the events, and that students participating must identify themselves and allow the university to...
State grant portal to be available this month
Keith Taylor has big plans for Sparrows Point High School. He’s obtained a building permit to get a new shed built by Stoltzfus Structures, an Amish company based in Pennsylvania. In order to be able to finish the renovation, he needs his Maryland bond initiative money to be unlocked. And in order for the money to be unlocked, he needs to submit quotes to the state. ...
Baltimore City educator named 2025 Maryland Teacher of the Year
BALTIMORE, MD—An English language arts teacher from Baltimore City has been named the 2025 Maryland Teacher of the Year. Kat Locke-Jones, who teaches seventh grade at Hampstead Hill Academy, was selected from seven finalists for the award, which was announced Friday evening at the 34th annual Teacher of the Year Gala.
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