So. Md Education News

News from the local county public and private schools and colleges.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland now a Partner Institution of TheDream.US Scholarship Program Michael Bruckler February 16, 2021 - 2:58 pm February 16, 2021 St. Mary’s College of Maryland has partnered with TheDream.US, a national program that provides college scholarships for intellectually curious and ambitious Dreamers seeking a college degree. “St. Mary’s College of Maryland is committed to serving Dreamers and is proud to partner with TheDream.US scholarship program to provide...
All campuses of College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will close tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 13, due to inclement weather and potential hazardous driving conditions. All Feb. 13 online classes and online services will be held, and available, as scheduled. Employees working remotely should begin their work day at the normal time. Essential operations employees should report to work following the direction of their supervisors. For the latest information about CSM’s inclement weather...
St. Mary’s College’s Theater, Film & Media Studies Presents Timely Drama “Baltimore” Virtually Michael Bruckler February 12, 2021 - 10:56 am February 12, 2021 “Baltimore,” Kirsten Greenidge’s timely drama about racism on college campuses, opens virtually in Cole Cinema on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus with a live Zoom performance on Thursday, February 25 at 7:30 p.m. The show performs live on Zoom at 7:30 p.m. through Sunday, February 28. Access to the webinar for each Zoom...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) will reopen its doors to students on Monday, March 22. Students identified to return for in-person learning under Phase 2 and with parent permission start back March 22. CCPS recently provided parents with a return to school survey to begin planning for the reopening of schools. During Phase 2, the learning schedule remains the same. Students, whether in-person at a school or virtually, will have classes on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday...
All are invited to attend College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) free Virtual Night of Cybersecurity Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. to learn more about CSM’s Cybersecurity programs and the many career opportunities available in our region. Attendees will also learn why CSM’s Cybersecurity program has been designated as a Center of Academic Excellence for two-year schools (CAE-2Y) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Washington, DC area (including...
Due to inclement weather conditions, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is operating on a Virtual Instruction, Code V today, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. The following applies to students during a Virtual Instruction, Code. V. Virtual instruction, Code V: CCPS buildings and offices closed Virtual instruction starts on time for all students. Learning support centers and internet cafes at schools are closed. This includes those students who are bused to internet cafes for technology access...
Professor of Religious Studies Katharina von Kellenbach Published in Encyclopedia of Jewish Christian Relations Michael Bruckler February 11, 2021 - 2:43 pm February 11, 2021 Professor of Religious Studies Katharina von Kellenbach’s entry titled “Feminism” will be published by the Encyclopedia of Jewish Christian Relations. Jewish-Christian relations can look back on more than half a century of striking achievements. There are now initiatives and centers all over the world addressing...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation announces Eric Vrem has joined the Foundation’s board as its newest director. The CSM Foundation, a nonprofit, 501(c)3 charitable organization established in 1970, helps increase access to higher education at CSM through scholarship funding and assures the excellence of that education by raising and managing funds for college projects and objectives – including workforce development in Southern Maryland. The CSM Foundation is comprised of a...
Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has inclement weather procedures in place for Phase 1 – virtual learning for all students – for the 2020-21 school year. A new code, Code V, has been added to the procedures. Inclement weather announcements include procedures for both students and CCPS staff. Inclement weather announcements are posted at ccboe.com and CCPS social media, sent to parents with an email address on file with CCPS, and recorded on the 24-hour information line at...
The Board of Education on Feb. 9 voted 5-2 to enter Phase 2 of its reopening plan on March 22 saying the school system needs more time to allow staff to receive both doses of the COVID-19 vaccination. Earlier in the Board of Education’s monthly meeting, Superintendent Kimberly Hill recommended to the Board to start Phase 2 on March 1. Hill, along with Health Officer Dianna Abney from the Charles County Department of Health, discussed the protocols and safety of incrementally bringing back...
St. Mary's College of Maryland and the College of Southern Maryland Announce the SMCM Transfer Edge Program Michael Bruckler February 10, 2021 - 12:37 pm February 10, 2021 St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, and the College of Southern Maryland have partnered to create the SMCM Transfer Edge Program (STEP), which allows CSM students to pursue their associate degree and simultaneously work towards their bachelor’s degree at SMCM by taking one course per...
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Presents ESPN Analyst and Bestselling Author Jay Williams Michael Bruckler February 10, 2021 - 11:23 am February 10, 2021 The Office of the President presents ESPN analyst and bestselling author Jay Williams on Thursday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. To register for the event in advance, visit www.smcm.edu/jaywilliams. Williams is considered one of the most prolific college basketball players in history. The #2 pick in the 2002 NBA Draft, he is now an...
The Board of Education at its Feb. 9 virtual meeting recognized three annual Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) resolutions. The resolutions highlight Fine and Performing Arts Month, Read Across Charles County and Women’s History Month. CCPS recognizes Fine and Performing Arts Month in March annually. Fine and performing arts programs provide students with a well-rounded education and are essential in the development of education in music, theatre and visual arts. Fine and Performing Arts...
The Board of Education at its Feb. 9 meeting honored five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) staff members for their commitment to the school system and student success. Each month, the Board honors staff members chosen by their school principals who demonstrate their dedication to teaching and learning. The recognition ceremony was held in a virtual format and featured pre-recorded introductions and recognitions from school principals. Honored were Cheryl Birmingham, Juan Gilmer...
The Board of Education of Charles County honored five Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students at its Feb. 9 meeting. School principals annually select one student and staff member for Board recognition. Students are honored for accomplishments in the areas of academic achievement, career readiness and personal responsibility. School closures from COVID-19 caused CCPS to postpone in-person student and staff recognitions. Health and safety guidelines changed student and staff...
Charles County Board of Education is beginning its search for a new Superintendent of Schools to replace Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Hill, who has announced she is retiring June 30, 2021. Search consultants from the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) recently met with Board members to brief them on the search process and to begin developing a timeline. William Middleton, lead MABE search consultant, said the search is a “patience-building process that will not happen...
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) invites the public to join in welcoming author, journalist and travel writer Adam Karlin as its Connections Literary Series guest Feb. 18 for an afternoon of readings and discussion on Zoom. The 1 p.m. virtual event is free. CSM welcomes author, journalist and travel writer Adam Karlin to its Connections Literary Series. After growing up in St. Mary’s County, he began exploring the world, working as a bartender in Australia, editor in Thailand and...
Regional nonprofit organizations can participate in 15 different breakout sessions to learn about, explore lessons learned and celebrate ‘Nonprofit Resilience: Adapting to Change’ during College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 11th Annual Nonprofit Institute (NPI) Conference Feb. 25. Representatives from the region’s nonprofit organizations are invited to attend this virtual and free event that will focus on strategic planning, communications, development/fundraising, management and leadership...
College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Student Life team hosted its first mobile Hawk Feeder event of 2021 at the Prince Frederick Campus Feb. 4 to deliver 1,000 pounds of food to CSM students. The CSM Student Life team hosted its first drive-thru food distribution event of the year Feb. 4. The contactless events have been going on since spring 2020 – rotating between the college’s campuses in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties – resulting in 8,735 pounds of food being delivered in...
St. Mary’s College Board of Trustees Approves Academic Program Changes for Fall 2021 Michael Bruckler February 08, 2021 - 6:30 pm February 08, 2021 St. Mary’s College of Maryland, The National Public Honors College, has been engaged in efforts the last several years to ensure its viability and relevancy as the premier public liberal arts honors college. “The critical and analytical thinking skills and the ability to effectively express oneself — the hallmarks of our teaching — take on...
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