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Starting today, you'll be fined if you pass a stopped school bus
Starting today, you'll have to pay a $250 fine if you're caught passing a school bus with its stop sign flashing in Baltimore County. Baltimore County Public Schools started adding cameras to its roughly 1,000 buses in August. “Each year, we hear horrifying stories of cars that pass by buses at alarmingly high rates of speed,” Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Myriam Rogers said at a press conference announcing the...
The curious case of the Middle River condemned house that still hasn't been demolished
The house at 3617 Bay Drive in Middle River has seen better days. The wood panels are falling off, the stones that make up the house are crumbling and trees are growing inside the house. It’s barely visible from the road — a tree has grown on top of it. The house has been in that state for a while. A neighbor told the Eagle that the house was condemned...
Baltimore County lane closures announced for September 27 – October 4
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced major lane closures for the coming weekend and week in Baltimore County. Officials say the closures could impact travel for those driving in the area. All work is weather permitting.
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 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...
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