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Franklin High School student dies after medical emergency at football practice
REISTERSTOWN, Md. — A Franklin High School student has died after experiencing a medical emergency at football practice Wednesday morning. The Baltimore County Fire Department reported on Wednesday that around crews were called 9:15 a.m. for a child experiencing a medical emergency on the school's football field. Officials said...
Baltimore County Schools see highest teaching staffing in recent years after about 250 vacant positions cut
Nearly 98% of Baltimore County Public Schools are fully staffed with teachers, the highest staffing level in recent years after more than 250 vacant positions were cut this fiscal year. Superintendent Myriam Rogers said the district has 126 vacancies as of Tuesday, slashed by more than half since this time last year. Amid a national teacher shortage, BCPS launched a hiring push featuring ...
91 Baltimore County schools serving mostly low-income students receiving extra funding under Blueprint plan
Baltimore County Public Schools will operate 91 community schools next academic year, a key priority of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, the state’s multibillion dollar education reform plan. The district added 35 more community schools since October and received $34.6 million this fiscal year to support them, school officials told the Baltimore County Board of Education on Tuesday night. ...
Missing AP tests leave dozens of Baltimore County students with "not-so-great options"
BALTIMORE -- As students prepare to head back to school at Western Tech in Baltimore County, a group of them have a decision to make about whether they will retake their Advanced Placement tests that were lost."I don't think they're doing the due diligence with these kids," a parent told WJZ.In July, students learned that 100 AP exam answer sheets had gone missing after being sent to College Board, the company that administers them.One of those tests belonged to the son of a parent WJZ spoke with who asked us not to reveal his identity."You feel like you have no...
Councilman Marks: Nottingham Middle School helps eliminate overcrowding
The following is an editorial piece from Councilman David Marks…. This fall, we will celebrate the opening of the first new middle school in a half-century. Nottingham Middle School is located at 5210 King Avenue. The $100 million school is one of the largest and most sophisticated schools in Baltimore County, designed to accommodate more than 1,400 students from throughout northeastern Baltimore County, including Rosedale, White Marsh, Fullerton, and parts of Perry Hall.
Here's how to prepare your kids for back-to-school
BALTIMORE -- The transition from summer break into the school year can get a little overwhelming. Whether it's your child's first year, they're starting a new school, or simply returning, creating a back-to-school to-do list can relieve a lot of stress.Parents can do the following to get their kids prepared for a successful school year, according to The Kids Mental Health Foundation:Talk about and practice any expected changesJumpstart school routinesGet organized at homeTalk about expectationsConnect with the schoolThe American Academy of Pediatrics, says its beneficial for families to focus on the fun, friendship, and adventure that awaits in the new...
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