Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) continued to surpass the state four-year graduation rate for the Class of 2012, and the district saw significant improvement in the graduation rate for several racial and ethnic student groups, students who receive free and reduced-price meals, and those who receive special education services, … Continue reading
As the annual Harvest for the Hungry – Kids Helping Kids campaign winds down, Lindale Middle School is revving up for one last push to collect donations for needy families. The school will host a classic car show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, in its parking … Continue reading
Interim Superintendent Mamie J. Perkins today released the following statement on the death of Marita Carroll, a longtime educator and community activist who died Saturday at the age of 91: “Anne Arundel County and our Anne Arundel County Public Schools family lost an icon Saturday with the passing of … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County’s Budget Committee will meet at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, in the Board Room of the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road in Annapolis. The meeting will take place immediately prior to the full Board’s regularly scheduled meeting, which … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hear a presentation on data trends related to Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Honors courses at its next regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. The school system’s 2012-2017 Strategic Plan sets indicators of success for enrollment and achievement in … Continue reading
Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Office of School and Family Partnerships is hosting its first-ever workshop aimed at helping parents understand how cultural values and beliefs influence behavior. Called “Diversity Matters,” the free workshop is geared toward enabling parents to become more aware of the strengths that all families bring … Continue reading
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2014 Anne Arundel County Public Schools Teacher of the Year and 2014 Business Partnership Awards. Nominees and winners will be honored at the 28th annual Excellence in Education awards, set for April 10 at the BWI Marriott hotel in Linthicum. Last year, 52 … Continue reading
Led by Annapolis High School dance teacher Jillian Barber, who has been named Dance Teacher of the Year, five county health, physical education, and dance educators have won statewide awards for their work. Barber, who has taught at Annapolis for nine years, claimed the state’s top award for a dance … Continue reading
Three county elementary schools have reached the top of the International Baccalaureate ladder by earning designation as IB World Schools. Germantown, Manor View, and Southgate elementary schools have each received the official authorization, marking the end of a lengthy process of self-study and extensive preparation by the schools and their … Continue reading
North County High School junior Jack Andraka has another honor to add to his impressive and growing list of accomplishments: The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. Andraka is one of 25 winners from across the nation. The Barron Prize, an award that “celebrates inspiring, public-spirited, highly diverse young people … Continue reading