For North County High School German teacher Katrina Griffin, the new school year is picking up right where the last one left off. Anne Arundel County’s reigning Teacher of the Year learned today that she is one of seven finalists to be the 2016 Maryland Teacher of the Year. “This … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County and the Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC) have reached a tentative agreement on a contract for Fiscal Year 2017. The agreement stipulates terms of employment for teachers and other employees represented by TAAAC, and runs through June 30, 2017. “Four … Continue reading
A laser-like intentional focus on getting second-grade students reading at or above grade level resulted in dramatic gains across the county, the Board of Education was told in a report this week. Countywide, 950 students – 47 percent of second-graders who tested below grade level in reading last fall – … Continue reading
The West Annapolis community is all abuzz over the newest building on the block. The latest iteration in the school’s 122-year history has been modernized to include all the necessary touches for today’s technologically-savvy student. To celebrate, the students, administration, and staff, of West Annapolis Elementary School will join with … Continue reading
Approximately 81,000 students – the most ever – are expected to fill seats in schools across the county when the 2016-2017 school year begins for most students on Monday, August 22. Those students will be greeted by expanded offerings, a new and exciting curriculum in second grade, and a new … Continue reading
For the fifth consecutive year and seventh time overall, the National Procurement Institute has recognized Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Purchasing Office as one of the best in the United States. The 2016 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award puts AACPS’ Purchasing Office in elite company. AACPS is one of … Continue reading
The Board of Education of Anne Arundel County will hear an update on the readiness of schools for the 2016-2017 school year at its next meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, August 17, 2016. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Parham Building, located at 2644 Riva Road … Continue reading