Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students attended the Hugh O’Brian Youth Seminar (HOBY) Maryland and Maryland Leadership Seminar Inc. earlier this summer.
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Professor Libby Nutt Williams Publishes Book Chapter and Related Article Angela Draheim September 06, 2023 - 10:33 am
September 06, 2023
Professor of Psychology Libby Nutt Williams recently published a chapter in the newly edited book by Hill and Norcross (2023) entitled "Psychotherapy Skills and Methods that Work" as well as an abbreviated article in the journal Psychotherapy on the same topic: The Use of Questions in Psychotherapy. She also presented on this topic at the Society for...
Assoc. Prof. Amy Steiger Publishes Book Chapter Lee Capristo September 06, 2023 - 9:03 am
September 06, 2023
Associate Professor of Theater Amy Steiger wrote a chapter published in a newly released book, “Stanislavsky and Race” (Routledge, 2023). Edited by Siiri Scott and Jay Paul Skelton, the book explores Stanislavsky’s approach through the lens of race, place and identity through a collection of essays from leading figures in the field. Steiger’s chapter is titled “Stanislavsky, Rose...
The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12. The Board will meet in person at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Starkey Building is located at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata.
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The stories of wanting to fit in while standing out, seeking out acceptance and love, wondering if chasing a dream is a goal or a distraction are among the themes taking center stage about in “A Chorus Line: Teen Edition” performed by the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) All-County Thespian Troupe.
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St. Mary's College of Maryland Welcomes Most Diverse Class in History Gretchen Phillips September 05, 2023 - 9:03 am
September 05, 2023
St. Mary's College of Maryland welcomed 519 first-year and new transfer students, the largest incoming class in over a decade and the most diverse in the 183-year history of the College. New students arrived on campus Thursday, August 24 and participated in a range of orientation activities over the weekend, joining returning students for the first day of...
Charles Co. Board files lawsuit against social media companies for negative impact on youth mental health
The Board of Education of Charles County filed a lawsuit earlier this week against several social media companies, including Meta, Google, ByteDance and Snap Inc.
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The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Community Schools program focuses on connecting students, families and surrounding communities to the resources needed in order to survive. Some of these resources include providing additional mentors and restorative coaches, expanding school-based health center services, providing healthy meals in and out of school, and access to mental health practitioners. With nearly 360 community schools throughout Maryland, CCPS currently has five schools that...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) officially opened its newest facility last week dedicated to expanding early childhood program access for young learners. In an Aug. 24 ribbon-cutting ceremony, CCPS staff was joined by elected officials, teachers, students and College of Southern Maryland (CSM) representatives to celebrate the opening of the new Early Learning Center, La Plata.
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Charles Co. Recent graduates can earn money, get career support through new Maryland service program
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has partnered with a new state government department focused on service learning to promote a new program for youth. The new state Department of Service and Civic Innovation is piloting a service program pathway to education and career opportunities for community members who either recently completed high school or are looking for a career change.
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Psychology Faculty James Mantell and Aileen Bailey Awarded National Science Foundation Grant Angela Draheim August 28, 2023 - 3:25 pm
August 28, 2023
Associate Professor of Psychology James Mantell and Professor of Psychology Aileen Bailey were recently awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation, Division of Undergraduate Education, titled “Developing Modernized Data Science Instruction in Psychology Curricula.” The purpose of the three-year, $297,000 project is to develop...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is accepting applications from high school seniors interested in participating in the Maryland General Assembly Student Page Program. Each year, CCPS selects three high school seniors and one alternate to represent the school system in the program.
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The Board of Education of Charles County has extended the deadline for applicants interested in filling the vacated District 1 seat on the Board of Education. Applications will now be accepted through 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 15.
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Professor of History Charles Holden in LA Review of Books Lee Capristo August 28, 2023 - 4:00 pm
August 28, 2023
Professor of History Charles Holden co-authored with Zach Messitte and Jerald Podair, an article that appeared in the Los Angeles Review of Books on August 27. "Oh, We Knew Agnew: On Spiro Agnew's Lasting Legacy" looks at political buffoonery as part of Agnew's legacy and how it remains relevant today. The trio co-authored "Republican Populist: Spiro Agnew and the Origins of...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) was recently awarded $17,758 to help fight food insecurity among students. The money was raised during Giant Food’s Nourishing Our Youth food initiative. From June 16 to July 27, Giant Food Stores invited customers to round grocery purchases at the register and join in the support of local public school system’s food and meal programs.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) officially kicks off the 2023-2024 school year on Monday, Aug. 28 for students in kindergarten through Grade 12. Keep reading to learn need-to-know information and about what’s new this school year including an updated student dress code and a school bus-tracking app.
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Charles Co. CCPS, Board approve eight-hour minimum workday for contracted bus drivers and attendants, agree to work toward implementing a multi-year bus contract
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) officially kicks off the 2023-2024 school year on Monday, Aug. 28. More than 28,000 students in kindergarten through Grade 12 are expected to start school Monday.
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Charles Co. Assessment data released today shows student progress, areas of focus in math, ELA and science
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) today released student data for the 2022-2023 school year on MCAP assessments in mathematics, English Language Arts (ELA) and science. MCAP, or Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program, assessments measure a student’s mastery of content and readiness for the next grade level and is reported by MSDE using four levels.
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The Board of Education of Charles County is holding a 6 p.m. work session on Monday, Aug. 28, in the boardroom at the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building. The Starkey building is located at 5980 Radio Station Road in La Plata. The meeting will stream live on the CCPS website at www.ccboe.com. The meeting will also stream to YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@ccpsmd.
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