So. Md Education News

 

Charles Co. You 'autumn' know what the fall play schedule looks like High schools stage shows this month and next

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) fall play season is going back to nature with “Into the Woods” and “In a Grove,” getting caught in “Charlotte’s Web,” and delving into an investigation with “DNA” before it’s “Curtains.” 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. Charles County Public Schools partners with United Way

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is partnering this school year with the United Way of Southern Maryland. CCPS has a long-standing history as a United Way partner. Prior to the pandemic, school system employees supported the annual United Way giving campaigns. As recent as 2010, CCPS staff donated almost $100,000 for the campaign 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 Document

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SMCM Associate Professor Ugues Appointed to Maryland 250 Commission by Governor

Associate Professor Ugues Appointed to Maryland 250 Commission by Governor Chuck Steenburgh November 15, 2023 - 10:36 am November 15, 2023 Anotonio Ugues Jr., PhD, associate professor of political science and director of the Center for the Study of Democracy, was recently appointed to the Maryland 250 Commission by Maryland Governor Wes Moore. The Maryland 250 Commission was created by executive order to serve as Maryland's official liaison with the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission and...

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Charles Co. Board of Education honors outstanding staff members at November 2023 meeting

The Board of Education of Charles County at its Nov. 14 meeting honored Pauletta Brickey of St. Charles High School, Ana Brown of Malcolm Elementary School, Tammy Dudley of J.C. Parks Elementary School, Charles McCoy of Benjamin Stoddert Middle School and Amber Parry of Dr. James Craik Elementary School. 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 recognizes exemplary students at November 2023 meeting

The Board of Education at its Nov. 14 meeting honored Emma Collado of J.C. Parks Elementary School, Briana Henry of Malcolm Elementary School, Logan Smith of Dr. James Craik Elementary School, Logan Boswell of Benjamin Stoddert Middle School and Cody Judware of St. Charles High School. 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 staff members earn Global Seal of Biliteracy

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff members recently earned the Global Seal of Biliteracy. Thirty-four CCPS staff members recently earned the seal for proficiency in languages American Sign Language, French, Italian, Korean or Spanish. 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/CSM expand Early College program to include industry certifications

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is expanding career and technical education (CTE) opportunities for high school students. CCPS recently finalized with the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) three new technical certification pathways that begin next school year. The new two-year programs include medical coding, pharmacy technician and electrical. 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. Making a CASE for studying agriculture and the environment

With the holidays around the corner, the students in the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) program at Maurice J. McDonough High School spent a recent free period thinking ahead to spring. 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. Cultivating a legacy — CCPS students, help plant native tree canopies

Staff and students at five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) are creating a legacy today from which generations decades from now will benefit. 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. On a [collision repair] course toward entering the workforce — CTE applications due by 3 p.m., Nov. 14

A 2020 graduate of North Point High School found that you can go home again — well, you can visit your former career and technical education (CTE) teacher and current boss at school. 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. National School Psychology Week, Nov. 6-10, 2023

National School Psychology Week (NSPW) is Nov. 6-10, 2023 and this year’s theme is Let’s Grow Together. Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) thanks each school psychologist for their dedication to CCPS students and employees and their many contributions to the school system. 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 Nov. 14 for regular meeting

The Board of Education’s next regular meeting is 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14. 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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Charles Co. La Plata High School Marching Band compete on a National Level

The La Plata High School Marching Band recently competed in the USBands A Class National Championships Nov. 4 in Allentown, Pa. The team competed in the IIAA group. Over the past two years, the team has gained new members, a new band instructor and competed in the 2A class of state championship for the first time. 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 Professor Mertz Named 2023 MDH CURES Community Faculty Fellow

Professor Mertz Named 2023 MDH CURES Community Faculty Fellow Chuck Steenburgh November 03, 2023 - 10:42 am November 03, 2023 Pamela Mertz, PhD, professor of chemistry & biochemistry, has been selected as a member of the 2023 Malate Dehydrogenase CUREs (Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences) Community Faculty Fellow Cohort. Under the program, she attended a two-day workshop this past summer at Suffolk University in Boston, and throughout the two-year fellowship will receive...

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Charles Co. CCPS receives coat donations from bus contractor association, more than 250 to benefit students

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Charles Co. CCPS seeks name suggestions for Elementary School No. 23, deadline to submit a name is Dec. 1

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking community input and suggestions for the name of a new elementary school that will open for the 2025-2026 school year. The school is under construction off St. Charles Parkway in White Plains in the new Highlands neighborhood and will be the 23rd elementary school for CCPS. The CCPS School Naming Committee will consider submitted names and present options to the Board of Education of Charles County, which will ultimately vote and select the...

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SMCM Associate Professor of French George MacLeod Has Book Published

Associate Professor of French George MacLeod Has Book Published Lee Capristo November 03, 2023 - 9:46 am November 03, 2023 Associate Professor of French George MacLeod has recently published a book, "Mediating Violence from Africa: Francophone Literature, Film and Testimony after the Cold War" (Univ. of Nebraska Press, 2023). The book looks at how Francophone African authors and filmmakers portray iconic figures such as child soldiers, islamist terrorists, genocide survivors and celebrity...

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Charles Co. CCPS seeking parent, community representatives for School Naming Committee

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking parent and community member representatives to serve on a School Naming Committee for Elementary School No. 23. The school is currently under construction off St. Charles Parkway in White Plains, in the new Highlands neighborhood, and will open in August 2025 with space for 778 students. 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. La Plata’s Pankhurst induced in National Wrestling Hall of Fame — Maryland chapter

John Pankhurst, a special education teacher at La Plata High School, will be inducted into the Maryland chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame during a Nov. 5 ceremony in Annapolis. 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. Video contest open for high school students

The University of Maryland Extension and Chesapeake Bay Trust are holding a media contest for Charles County high school students. Students can submit a one-to-two-minute video about proper ice-melting procedures that can minimize the harmful effects deicing materials have on the environment. 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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