The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County today announced it has narrowed the field of candidates for the next Superintendent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools to three following interviews with six semifinalists last weekend. The finalists are: Dr. George Arlotto, Chief of Staff and former Associate Superintendent for … Continue reading
State Superintendent Lillian M. Lowery has denied Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ request for a five-day weather-related waiver of the 180-day school year requirement, and Interim Superintendent Mamie J. Perkins is now planning to ask the Board of Education to amend the school calendar to open schools and offices for … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will consider approval of seven contracts related to the construction of Severna Park High School worth nearly $16 million at its next meeting, scheduled for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at … Continue reading
The National Art Education Association (NAEA) has named Anne Arundel County Public Schools Acting Coordinator of Visual Arts Eleni Dykstra the 2014 winner of the Marion Quin Dix Leadership Award, one of the highest honors given to an arts educator in the nation. The award is given annually to recognize … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will meet at 5:45 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2014, for the specific purpose of voting to go into closed session. The Board will go into closed session pursuant to Section 10-508(a)(1) of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of … Continue reading
Parents and children who have questions about educational issues can get answers directly from the Board of Education at an event this week. Board Vice President Debbie Ritchie and Board Member Andrew Pruski will be at the Edgewater Library from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, to talk … Continue reading
The Arts Education in Maryland Schools (AEMS) Alliance has named Seven Oaks Elementary School Principal John Ceschini as one of four winners of the 2014 Alvin and Louise Myerberg Arts Leadership Award. The award is given annually to principals who support and encourage arts in education and/or arts integration and … Continue reading
Solley Elementary School fourth-grade student Daniel Shevchenko today was announced as the winner of the national P.S. from Aéropostale T-shirt design contest. Daniel is one of five grand prize winners of the “P.S. What Makes You Smile” contest, and kid retailer P.S. from Aéropostale is celebrating by awarding Daniel a … Continue reading
Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School freshman David Kravets claimed the grand award Thursday night at the 47th annual Anne Arundel County Regional Science and Engineering Fair. David’s project, “Secure Data Encryption Algorithm,” focuses on encoding data that is sent through the Internet to ensure it is protected. As part … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will discuss feasibility studies and decide on the next course of action for three school construction projects at its next meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Parham … Continue reading