Congratulations to Jennifer Kiederer Lawrence, of Warren Elementary School, who was named a Maryland Mathematics PAEMST Finalist! The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 mathematics and science (including computer science) teaching. Awardees serve as models for their colleagues,…
The Sparrows Point High School graduation rate soared to more than 94 percent in 2013, but Principal Sam Wynkoop won’t be satisfied until every student graduates. Introduction Sparrows Point juts out into the Chesapeake Bay on the southeastern tip of Baltimore County, Maryland. According to the Baltimore Sun, it was the site of the world’s…
An early look at 1:1 student engagement in Baltimore County At first glance, Baltimore County Public Schools’ (BCPS) Lighthouse schools boast the cheerful student work and colorful display familiar to elementary schools across the country. But looking closer, the power of learner-centered environments stands out. Transforming teaching and learning is the centerpiece of the BCPS…
There are teal and turquoise and indigo and iris, too. Cobalt, navy, royal and sapphire but they’re not the right hue. What is one to do when there are so many shades of blue? Pick #BCPSblue, of course! That’s right – it’s that time of year again: Team BCPS Day is Thursday, January 15! Whether…
Who’s got the magnet connection? Halstead Academy of Art and Science – that’s who! This school year, the environmental science magnet programs at Halstead and Loch Raven Technical Academy have teamed up, allowing students from Grades 3 and 6 to collaborate during dozens of exciting experiments. Covering a broad range of topics from electricity and…
By Courtney Warlick, a third grade classroom teacher at Hawthorne Elementary school and veteran teacher of 11 years in Baltimore County A Lighthouse School! Wow! What an exciting opportunity. I felt as though I closed my eyes and was immediately able to see highly engaged students, fingers feverishly pecking away at their keys as they were…
