Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is helping to prepare students to take the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy Program by hosting upcoming student and parent/guardian information sessions.
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SMCM United East Commissioner Stephanie Dutton Presents 2022-23 Presidents' Cup to St. Mary's College of Maryland
United East Commissioner Stephanie Dutton Presents 2022-23 Presidents' Cup to St. Mary's College of Maryland Chuck Steenburgh September 18, 2023 - 1:44 pm
September 18, 2023
United East Commissioner Stephanie Dutton visited the St. Mary's College of Maryland campus on Friday, September 15 for the presentation of the 2022-23 Presidents' Cup.
The Presidents' Cup annually recognizes the athletic achievements of its members. The Presidents' Cup is determined by a scoring system which rewards...
Professors Brodsky and Cognard-Black Published by NYU Press Lee Capristo September 18, 2023 - 10:53 am
September 18, 2023
Books edited by Professor of History Adriana M. Brodsky and Professor of English Jennifer Cognard-Black are both featured in the fall 2023 catalog of publications by the New York University Press.
Brodsky’s co-edited collection with Laura Arnold Leibman, “Jews Across the Americas: A Sourcebook, 1492 – Present,” publishes on Sept. 28. Considered groundbreaking in its...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) and the Charles County Government are partnering for an iRecycle Smart program focusing on the “big three” — single use plastic bottles, paper and aluminum cans. The program was developed to reduce contamination of recyclable materials.
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Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) needs parent and community volunteers to serve on its Elementary School Redistricting Committee. The school system is starting a comprehensive elementary school redistricting process that will create an attendance zone for Elementary School No. 23, which is scheduled to open at the start of the 2025-2026 school year.
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Professor Adams to Speak at Salon Series Lee Capristo September 11, 2023 - 4:10 pm
September 11, 2023
Professor of History Christine Adams provides the introduction to Madame de Maintenon and her political and cultural influence during the late reign of King Louis XIV as part of Opera Lafayette's Salon Series on September 20 in Washington, D.C. Adams' talk, "The Secret Wife," is followed by a companion talk about the musical influences of Francois Couperin by musicologist Don Fader. Opera...
Prof. Barrett Emerick Publishes Paper in Feminist Philosophy Quarterly Barrett Emerick September 05, 2023 - 5:31 pm
September 05, 2023
Philosophy Professor Barrett Emerick published an article with coauthors Katie Stockdale and Audrey Yap in Feminist Philosophy Quarterly. The paper is titled "Weapon and Shield: Apologies and the Duty to be Vulnerable" and explores some of the ways in which apologies can be used against people. It also explores what makes for a good apology, specifically...
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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