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Clear backpacks might be coming to a school near you soon
At a community conversation about safety in Baltimore County schools on Thursday evening, Superintendent Myriam Rogers said she was open to exploring clear backpacks. "We are in full support of any school that wants to pilot clear backpacks," she said at Catonsville High School, responding to a community member. "As a school system, we are not averse to piloting that." "I'm happy to make sure that someone has a conversation...
Baltimore County high school football notebook: Four downs, stat leaders and more from Week 3
Here are four takeaways from Week 3 of the high school football season we’re calling “Four Downs,” plus more from across the county: First down: Champions find a way Throughout last year’s Division I championship season and run to the Class 4A/3A state semifinals, Perry Hall more often than not bludgeoned opposing teams. Outside of divisional showdowns with Dundalk and Milford Mill, the Gators ...
Across the fields in Baltimore County: A look at the top high school sports teams, players and more (Sept. 25)
Here’s a look at some of the top high school teams and players in Baltimore County: Hot streaks Teams that are playing at the top of their games Towson volleyball: The Generals are 4-0 and 3-0 against Baltimore County teams. They’ve swept Catonsville, Carver A&T and Perry Hall, and claimed a 3-2 nail-biter against Mount de Sales. Sparrows Point girls soccer: The reigning Class 2A state ...
Baltimore County superintendent addresses school safety policies with community members
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers addressed the district's safety protocols and programs with the community on Thursday at Catonsville High School.The district hosted its first of two "Community Conversations on School Safety" meetings."We're putting in place any steps that need to be taken," Rogers said.School bus safetyCameras are now installed on nearly 1,000 Baltimore County school buses. Starting Friday, drivers who illegally pass while a bus is stopped with activated flashing red lights will receive a $250 fine.Gun detect technologyLast year, BCPS deployed Omnilert Gun Detect technology, an artificial intelligence-fueled system that detects weapons tied into...
Baltimore County schools superintendent shares progress on safety, test scores and absenteeism
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers says the district is progressing when it comes to safety, test scores and absenteeism.However, she said there's still work to be done.A month into the school year, Rogers and her staff are executing their plan to bolster the quality of education for Baltimore County students."We've been very pleased to see rigorous teaching across all content areas right from the very first day of school, highly engaged students, as well as enthusiastic leaders across schools and offices," Rogers said.Addressing school safetyWith school shootings, threats and fights on the rise this school...
Howard school board approves capital budget, explores avenues for additional funding
The Howard County Board of Education approved a proposed capital budget for fiscal 2026 Thursday night, but failed to pass a fiscal 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program and 2026-2035 Long-Range Master Plan to the state. The proposed capital budget for 2026 includes a total request of $71,233,000 but was passed with a request for an additional $8 million in local funds to garner more funding ...
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