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Charles Co. Schools closing early today, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, Board meeting agenda to be condensed

Due to the weather forecast for today including heavy rains, possible flooding conditions and high winds, all Charles County public schools will dismiss two-hours early today, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. All CCPS afterschool and evening activities are also canceled for today. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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SMCM Assistant Professor Kurpad Awarded Scholarship for Faculty Success Program

Assistant Professor Kurpad Awarded Scholarship for Faculty Success Program Angela Draheim January 08, 2024 - 11:39 am January 08, 2024 Assistant Professor of Psychology Nayantara Kurpad was recently awarded a scholarship that covers the entire tuition ($5,510) for the Spring 2024 Faculty Success Program (January 22 - March 31) offered by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD). The Faculty Success Program is an intensive online skill-development program that...

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Charles Co. Chamber mixer will focus on work-based learning and how it can benefit local businesses

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) and the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) are teaming up to host a Charles County Chamber of Commerce mixer later this month. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. Virtual Academy application opens Jan. 8 for 2024-2025 school year

Students currently in Grades 8-11 can apply to attend the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Virtual Academy program for the 2024-2025 school year. The application window opens 7 a.m., Monday, Jan. 8, and closes at 11:59 p.m., Friday, March 1. Late applications will not be accepted. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. CCPS welcomes Bunkyo University students, seeks host families

Bunkyo University students who are studying to become teachers will visit the U.S. and Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) next month. CCPS is seeking host families to house the 29 college students while they are visiting the States, and will hold a virtual information session on Tuesday, Jan. 16, to discuss the process with interested host families. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. Artificial Intelligence (AI) event set for parents and educators

Members of the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Office of Technology will be joined by staff from the Maryland Center for Computing Education at the University Systems of Maryland on Tuesday, Jan. 23, for an Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Parents and Teachers. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. Board to meet Jan. 9 for regular meeting

The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9. 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. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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SMCM Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty Kelly Neiles speaks on an invited panel at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medi

Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty Kelly Neiles speaks on an invited panel at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Kelly Neiles January 02, 2024 - 10:08 am January 02, 2024 On December 5th, 2023, Associate Professor Kelly Neiles spoke as an invited panelist at a committee meeting entitled "Equitable and Effective Teaching in Undergraduate STEM Education: A Framework for Institutions, Educators, and Disciplines" held at the National Academies of...

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Charles Co. CCPS implements athletic event safety plan, effective immediately

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is implementing a systemwide safety plan for school athletic events. The plan is effective immediately and is part of the school system’s commitment to providing safe experiences for participants at school events. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. CCPS hosts annual joint Military Ball

High school students in the Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps — better known as JROTC — gathered Friday, Dec. 15, for the Col. Donald M. Wade Joint Services Military Ball held at North Point High School. The annual event celebrates the high school JROTC program that has a membership of more than 740 students attending one of the county's seven high schools. The ball is an opportunity for instructors to honor seniors participating in their respective school’s JROTC. Charles County...

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SMCM Meghan Stevens '24 Earns Best Undergraduate Poster at National Conference

Meghan Stevens '24 Earns Best Undergraduate Poster at National Conference Lee Capristo December 21, 2023 - 3:40 pm December 21, 2023 Environmental studies and biology major Meghan Stevens ’24 presented her research, produced under the mentorship of Cassie Gurbisz, associate professor of marine science, at the Coastal & Estuarine Research Federation (CERF) conference held November 12-16 in Portland, Oregon. Stevens’ poster, titled “Is estuarine submerged aquatic vegetation an alkalinity...

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Charles Co. Students can sign up to participate in the winter fall chess tournament

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is hosting its annual winter chess tournament at Henry E. Lackey High School from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10. The tournament is open to chess players in kindergarten through Grade 12 with spectators allowed to view the event. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. FAFSA opens Dec. 31, Charles County Scholarship Fair is Jan. 17

The U.S. Department of Education recently announced the 2024-25 FAFSA form will open by Dec. 31. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. Board of Education December 2023 Meeting Updates

The Board of Education of Charles County met Dec. 12, 2023, for its regular meeting. A meeting agenda is posted on Board Docs here. Board meetings are streamed live on the school system website at www.ccboe.com and archived on the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) YouTube page. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. Explore and Engage event introduces students to activities

No gym, no problem — members of the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) adult independence program (AIP) recently visited White Plains Regional Park to explore its accessible amenities and learn more about how engaging in leisure activities can reap physical benefits. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. CCPS partners with Hazel Health to offer short-term telemental health services to students

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is partnering with Hazel Health to offer short-term telemental health services for students in sixth through 12th grade. The service is free and offered to all students regardless of insurance and/or immigration status, or a family’s ability to pay. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. MSDE releases annual report card data for state, schools

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) today released new student performance data for the Maryland Report Card. The state report card features information about school accountability measures including student performance, academic growth, school quality, student attendance and school climate. Data included is from the 2022-2023 school year. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source...

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Charles Co. Board honors outstanding students at December meeting

The Board of Education at its Dec. 12 meeting recognized five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students at its December Board meeting. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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Charles Co. Board of Education honors exemplary staff members

The Board of Education honored five educators during its Dec. 12 meeting for their dedication and commitment to teaching and learning. Charles County Public Schools only posts a snippet of the story in their RSS feeds. To read the rest of the article, refer to the Source Document

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SMCM Associate Professor Barrett Emerick Coauthors Book

Associate Professor Barrett Emerick Coauthors Book Chuck Steenburgh December 11, 2023 - 4:21 pm December 11, 2023 Barrett Emerick, associate professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy, is coauthor of the recently published book, "Not Giving Up on People: A Feminist Case for Prison Abolition." Emerick and coauthor Audrey Yap link feminist theory with real-world activism to advocate for systems focused on rehabilitation and restoration to the benefit of victims, perpetrators and...

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