As the focus shifts to the implementation of a new testing program aligned with the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards (better known as the Common Core State Standards), the Maryland State Department of Education today released results of the final year of Maryland School Assessment testing for students in grades … Continue reading
The Board of Education today appointed 11 county residents to two-year terms on the Executive Panel of the Countywide Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC), a 29-member panel that advises the Board on issues affecting the school system. The vacancies filled by today’s appointments came about through the expiration of terms of … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today elected Stacy Korbelak as president and Patricia Nalley as vice president for the 2014-2015 school year. Korbelak, who was appointed to the Board in July 2012, succeeds Board Member Teresa Milio Birge as president. A resident of Piney Orchard, Korbelak chaired … Continue reading
Citing the prohibition on appearing on the general election ballot as a County Council candidate and a candidate for retention vote as a Board Member simultaneously, Andrew Pruski today announced his resignation from the Board, effective August 1, 2014. Pruski said he had submitted a letter of resignation this morning … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will vote on appointments to fill vacancies on the Countywide Citizen Advisory Committee and discuss architectural contracts to design kindergarten additions at three schools at its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2014. The meeting will be held in the Board … Continue reading
Superintendent George Arlotto today announced the appointments of three additional people to the Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Blue Ribbon Commission on Equity and Achievement. Joining the panel are: Bishop Craig Coates, pastor of Fresh Start Church in Glen Burnie Rev. Sheryl Menendez, pastor of Light of the World Ministries … Continue reading
Ayesha Chaudhry, a rising senior at South River High School, will be sworn in as the 41st student member of the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County during a ceremony at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, in the office of the Circuit Court Clerk Robert P. Duckworth … Continue reading
Interim Superintendent Mamie J. Perkins today announced the names of 21 people who will serve on Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Blue Ribbon Commission on Equity and Achievement to examine issues related to achievement and discipline gaps and make recommendations to narrow disparities that exist among student groups. “As I … Continue reading
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Incoming Superintendent George Arlotto today submitted a reorganization plan to the Board of Education that is fiscally responsible and is aimed at providing more support to students and staff, increasing efficiency, and enhancing collaboration between departments and offices across the school system. The new structure, which goes into effect on July … Continue reading