Apprenticeship Maryland Program continues to grow in BCPS | |
The Apprenticeship Maryland Program is growing in BCPS. The program, designed to lead to employment opportunities and further education, offers paid working and learning opportunities to students in all BCPS high schools. The program is focused on career clusters such as information technology; health and biomedical sciences; manufacturing, construction, and development; and banking, management, and finance. The apprenticeship program is offered in partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education and Maryland Department of Labor.
In 2021, the program began in BCPS with four students from one high school. By the end of 2023, there will be 60 student participants from 15 high schools.
BCPS-TV visited Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts to capture a signing ceremony for new student apprentices and an event designed to encourage even more business involvement.
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Mentoring offered in P-TECH early college program at Dundalk High School | |
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Grade 9 participants in the P-TECH program at Dundalk High School met with mentors from industry partners Johnson Controls, KCI Technologies, and Whiting-Turner.
P-TECH, Pathways in Technology, is an early college program that offers students the chance to earn a 2-year degree while still in high school. P-TECH students also participate in paid internships with industry partners and are eligible for first-in-line job opportunities.
BCPS-TV was there for the first in-person mentor event since January 2020.
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Woodlawn High School seniors participate in mock interviews with local professionals | |
At high schools across the county, Grade 12 students participate in mock interviews with local professionals. BCPS-TV was there for mock interview day at Woodlawn High School. | |
Mark your calendar: "Math Homework Helpers LIVE" returns on Wednesday, January 11 | |
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On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., for the second time this school year, “Math Homework Helpers LIVE” will air on BCPS-TV Fios channel 34 / Comcast channel 73 and stream live on the BCPS website and the BCPS YouTube channel.
BCPS-TV "Math Homework Helpers Shorts" are also available on Vimeo and YouTube. These vignettes are short math lessons aligned with the math curriculum for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5.
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Celebrating the indispensable front office workers in BCPS schools | |
In recognition of the essential role front office staff play in the operations of schools and culture of school communities, BCPS-TV profiles the front office staff at Colgate Elementary School. | |
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Team BCPS Day will "blue" you away!
Thursday, January 12, 2023
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On Team BCPS Day, Thursday, January 12, 2023, the entire Team BCPS community is invited to wear blue to participate in this annual celebration of the schools, students, staff, and supporters of BCPS. Participants are asked to post photos on social media using hashtag #BCPSblue. See photos from last year on Flickr. | |
Newest episode of "Entertainment Blvd" features singers, an artist, and animation | The newest episode of BCPS-TV's "Entertainment Blvd" show is hosted by Hailey Greaves, a BCPS-TV intern and a student at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology. The episode features the Great Expectations Show Choir from Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts; an animated video created by Parkville High School students; an interview with Alexandra Harmel, a visual arts educator at Loch Raven Technical Academy; and Hebbville Elementary School students singing in Spanish. | |
for parents
from BCPS Parent University
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Taking another look at the issue of cyberbullying | |
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According to a Pew Research Center survey, nearly half (46 percent) of youth ages 13-17 have experienced cyberbullying -- mostly name-calling, being the subject of rumors, and receiving unsolicited explicit images, The group most likely to be bullied are 15-17-year-old girls. However, according to a separate Pew Research survey only 29 percent of parents are extremely or very concerned about cyberbullying.
A recent Washington Post article explores the issue in-depth. In the article, Devorah Heitner, author of “Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World,” has a few suggestions for ways that parents can help:
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- Talk to children about what they are seeing on social media and how it makes them feel.
- Remind children that they are accountable for what they say and do online.
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- Urge children not to share explicit photos under any circumstances.
- Consider establishing rules about using only one screen at a time and about not going online when it is time to sleep.
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Save the date! 2023 State of Schools set for March 22 | | |
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Join The Education Foundation of BCPS for the annual State of the Schools event on March 22, 2023, at Towson University. At the event, BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams will share his vision for how BCPS will prepare all students for success and highlight the achievements of outstanding students and staff. | |
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mission moment
from The Education Foundation of BCPS
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Wrapping up the year with a big red bow! | |
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The winter holiday season provides individuals and organizations the opportunity to bring tidings of comfort and joy by supporting those in need. From October through December, The Education Foundation of BCPS did just that, supporting individuals, groups, and schools, and wrapping up the year with a big red bow.
A new Mission Moment blog post describes the foundation's partnership with Ravens Roost #52's "Breakfast with Santa" event as well as several collaborations that took place from October to December.
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A Word from Dr. Williams, Superintendent | |
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January 3, 2023
Dear Team BCPS,
Happy New Year to every member of Team BCPS!
At the start of the year, many of us make resolutions to enhance our lives. To me, a new year is also a reminder that every day is new, and each day is an opportunity to improve.
Let's start 2023 recommitted to our students, staff, and schools, and recommitted to working together to make BCPS an even better community in which to teach, learn, and work.
This is our year. Let's work together to make it great!
Sincerely,
Darryl L. Williams, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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