PSSAM provides leadership for quality education in the State of Maryland by addressing educational issues with a unified voice.
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Congratulations to @HCPSchools' Michael James, 2027 Maryland Teacher of the Year!
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of Maryland students every day!
News Release: Michael James, of North Harford High School in @HCPSchools, has been named the 2027 Maryland Teacher of the Year. #MDTOY27
Read the full release [website]: bit.ly/47HnIJE
ALT Poster announcing the 2027 Maryland Teacher of the Year. It features a person smiling, dressed in a suit and tie, with text that reads, "Michael James, Harford County Public Schools, North Harford High School." The Maryland State Department of Education logo is at the top.
Our Executive Director is back in the @Conduit_St_Pod chair continuing conversations with @ssample_MACo on Maryland's Blueprint.
A great discussion on implementation, funding, and the path forward. Tune in to hear more!
🏫 Five years into Maryland’s Blueprint, what’s working and what needs work?
@ssample_MACo kicks off a new @Conduit_St_Pod #education series with Mary Pat Fannon of @PSSAM_News to talk implementation, funding pressures + what lawmakers should consider heading into 2027.
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Hey Maryland, it's time to show up!
@MdPublicSchools is bringing schools, families & communities together to support regular attendance and help every student stay connected, engaged & on track.
#MarylandShowsUp
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Congratulations to the seven finalists for the 2027 Maryland Teacher of the Year! 🍎📚
We’re proud to celebrate these outstanding educators and their dedication to Maryland’s students, schools, and communities. Best of luck to all seven finalists!
News Release: Congratulations to the seven finalists for 2027 Maryland Teacher of the Year! ⭐
Learn more about the finalists bit.ly/4qPUxNg:
Allison Benkovic, @BaltCoPS
Emily Brynes, @CCPSk12
Michael James, @HCPSchools
Kacy Valentine, @HCPSS
Clara Allsup, @pgcps
Alice Tickler, @qacpsmd
Dr. Chelsea Taylor, @wcboe
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CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson started his first day at the City Schools bus depot to greet bus drivers! #CitySchoolsFirstDay
ALT Dr. Dawson shaking hands with a staff member at a table with balloons in a brightly lit room filled with people sitting and standing.
Nominations for the 2027 Maryland Superintendent of the Year Award are open for submissions until August 31, 2026.
Learn more here: pssam.org/post/nominations-o…
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City Schools is proud to announce that we have received three Emmy award nominations from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences -- National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter. Learn more here: baltimorecityschools.org/art…
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Interim Superintendent Dyann Mack has been appointed to become the next superintendent of Harford County Public Schools.
The Harford County Board of Education approved the appointment 7-3 during a board business meeting on Tuesday.
Read more: bit.ly/3PqYVEj
📸: Brian Krista
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Worcester County Public Schools Awarded More Than $5.9-Million for Energy Efficiency Projects
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Congratulations to the students who have officially earned the 2026 MD Seal of Biliteracy!
This prestigious honor recognizes students who have achieved a high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English and one or more additional languages.
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🌟 CONGRATULATIONS! Seniors Grace Berquist of Hereford High School and Cayden Wilson of Eastern Technical High School have each been named Baltimore County's Young Woman of the Year by the Baltimore County Commission for Women.
News Release ➡ ow.ly/lbCj50Z2mM3
ALT Portraits of Grace Berquist and Cayden Wilson, 2026 Baltimore County Young Woman of the Year honorees from Hereford High and Eastern Tech.
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#ICYMI—Education Scorecard has ranked Maryland #3 in the nation for post-pandemic reading recovery! We are proud of the progress Maryland students have made and are excited to see continued growth in the years to come! 📚
Read Maryland's 2025 Education Scorecard results [website]: bit.ly/49FxXQ0
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🎉 Step into the world of BCPS High School Teacher of the Year Cate Snodderly, a Grade 9 U.S. history teacher at Franklin High School! @bcpstv
👏 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
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A big honor for a Baltimore educator. Band director and music teacher Dr. Otis Eldridge has been named Baltimore City Public Schools’ 2026 Teacher of the Year.
Dr. Eldridge teaches at Hamilton Elementary/Middle School and is a proud graduate of Baltimore City Public Schools. A three-time graduate of Morgan State University, he has spent more than a decade inspiring students through music education and arts integration.
The award was presented during a surprise announcement at the school. As Teacher of the Year, Dr. Eldridge will go on to compete for Maryland State Teacher of the Year and could advance to the national level.
#Baltimore #Maryland #Education #TeacherOfTheYear #BCPS #LocalNews #WJZ
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A Havre de Grace teen is turning her Sweet 16 into something meaningful by swapping birthday gifts for giving back.
Edgewood High School sophomore Merantha “Mira” Hunt launched “Sweet 16 for Success,” a fundraiser benefiting Dress for Success Greater Baltimore, which helps women prepare for job interviews and enter or reenter the workforce.
What started with a $1,000 goal has already surpassed expectations, raising more than $1,000 ahead of her May 8 birthday celebration and she is now aiming even higher.
#Maryland #HavreDeGrace #Sweet16 #Community #GivingBack #DressForSuccess #YouthInAction #Inspiration #LocalNews #Foryoupage #Foryou #Explorepage #WJZ
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Congratulations to all our Battle of the Books participants! City Schools hosted its third annual Battle of the Books competition, an event focused on encouraging a love of reading and developing literacy skills. Over 30 schools competed this year!
This year's winners were:
1st Place: Thomas Johnson
2nd Place (tie): Hamilton and Hampden
3rd Place (3-way tie): Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights, Federal Hill, and Tunbridge
ALT Groups of smiling students from six schools posing at an indoor event with colorful balloon decorations and event banners.
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Bladensburg Elementary grades 3–5 showcased skills at their first chess tournament after 35 weeks of strategic learning! ♟️ This event highlights how expanded learning builds critical thinking, focus, and perseverance. #PGCPSProud
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The Montgomery County Alliance of Black School Educators (MCABSE) honored 28 graduating seniors at its 15th Annual Distinguished African American Scholar Awards at Rockville High School.
Find out who the honorees are: ow.ly/QikB50YVLIk
#MCPSFutureReady
