From the Milken Educator Awards: SANTA MONICA, Calif., (Oct. 2, 2019) Every morning, teacher Erin Wyatt shows her eighthgrade students what’s in store, literally, by having some of her students help run the school store at North Harford Middle School in Pylesville, MD. With her hands-on mentoring and pragmatic, down-to-earth approach, Wyatt ties social and […]
School Bus with 11 Students Aboard Sideswiped in Belcamp
From Maryland State Police: Maryland State Police are investigating after a public school bus with 11 children on board was sideswiped this morning in Harford County by a vehicle that failed to remain at the scene. None of the children or the driver on the bus were injured. The preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle sideswiped […]
Glassman Certifies Budgeted Increase Qualifies Schools for State Kirwan Grant; Teacher Salaries to Rise 5% Effective July 1
From Harford County government: Harford County Executive Barry Glassman today signed documentation certifying that the county’s FY 2020 budget provides Harford County Public Schools with $10.7 million to raise teacher salaries, an amount that qualifies the school system to receive an additional state “Kirwan” grant. The certification is required under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future […]
Rally Planned to Urge Harford County Officials to Increase Education Funding
From the Harford County Education Association: A diverse coalition of education advocates will gather on May 9, 2019 to kick off a campaign to urge the elected officials of Harford County to prioritize education in Harford County and increase funding. A rally will take place before the County Council Budget Hearing at 7 pm. If […]
Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Bulson: Outsourcing Rumors Persist, But Are “Not Correct”
From Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Sean W. Bulson: Dear Harford County Public Schools Employees, In October 2018, I established five teams to explore opportunities and strategies that will lead to recommendations for the future of Harford County Public Schools. One of these teams, the Outsourcing Team, has been charged to investigate cost effective methods […]
Paige Milanoski, Havre de Grace High English Teacher, Named 2019 Harford County Teacher of the Year
From Harford County Public Schools: Paige Milanoski, English teacher at Havre de Grace High School and 20-year veteran teacher, 19 of which were for Harford County Public Schools (HCPS), was named the 2019 HCPS Teacher of the Year during a surprise announcement at the 25th Annual Harford County Teacher of the Year Banquet. The dinner […]
Harford County Public Schools Announces Top 5 Contenders for 2019 Harford County Teacher of the Year
From Harford County Public Schools: The top five finalists for the 2019 Harford County Teacher of the Year award have been released and are listed in alphabetical order below. The judging panel had a difficult and unenviable task again this year with many outstanding teachers nominated for the award. Rebecca Martinek, North Harford Middle School […]
Harford Community College Considering Edgewood Campus
From Harford Community College: Last month, Harford Community College was presented with the findings of a study conducted by MGT Consulting Group to determine the feasibility of a satellite campus on the southern Route 40 corridor. The proposed satellite campus would address obstacles faced by students in the southernmost reaches of Harford County, including limited […]
