Anne Arundel County Public Schools has been awarded nearly $2.5 million in support of its blossoming Programs of Choice, which are providing more academic and practical opportunities for county students than ever before. Helping to expand the efforts of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) College and Career Marathon … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 29, 2013, for the specific purpose of voting to go into closed session, pursuant to Section 10-508(a) (7) of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, in order that it can … Continue reading
Students at seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school will have better technology resources in the coming year thanks to generous donations from the Greater Crofton Council. The Council recently handed out checks totaling $258,000 to Arundel High School; Arundel and Crofton middle schools; and Crofton, Crofton … Continue reading
Through yearlong initiatives that focus on empowering students to be responsible for themselves, each other, and their school communities, five county schools have earned “School of the Year” designations by the Maryland Center for Character Education (MCCE) at Stevenson University. The Maryland Schools of Character program recognizes schools or districts … Continue reading
Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ comprehensive approach to student discipline is among ten standout models across the country that other school districts should follow, a national study has found. Public school administrators have recently begun re-evaluating and reconsidering earlier models of disciplinary actions for students who get into trouble during … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today appointed Mamie Perkins, a 40-year educator who served as acting superintendent of Howard County Public Schools in 2011-2012, to serve as interim superintendent of Maryland’s fifth largest school system for the coming school year. Perkins was appointed by an 8-0 vote, … Continue reading
The percentage of county middle school students earning passing scores on the Maryland School Assessment reading tests administered in the 2012-2013 school year rose in all seven racial and ethnic student groups, while elementary reading and elementary and middle school math passing rates fell, according to data released by the … Continue reading
Five recent Anne Arundel County Public Schools graduates have been named National Merit Scholars, bringing the total number of scholarships awarded to county public school students through the national program in the 2012-2013 school year to 11. The following students will receive college-sponsored awards which range between $500 and $2,000 … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, with the intent of voting on the appointment of an interim superintendent to lead Anne Arundel County Public Schools for the coming year. The Board has been conducting a search for an … Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Teresa Milio Birge, President, Board of Education 410-674-5354 The Board of Education today issued the following statement regarding its search for an interim superintendent: “The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County is continuing to progress towards selecting an interim superintendent. The … Continue reading