Most people would agree that most change is for the better. Leaders of Baltimore County Public Schools hold this belief in relation to improving the 180 schools and 82,000 students they serve. They know that for students and their Baltimore Schools, working to enact change is to the benefit of all since the district is in need of drastic student achievement. A school system that is dire straits, Baltimore Schools are in need of some major overhauling.
An Overview Of The Master Plan For Baltimore Schools
On July 1, 2007, Andres Alonso officially became chief executive officer of Baltimore Schools. He will oversee approximately 180 schools and 82,000 students, with the help and guidance of the Baltimore Schools master plan. The master plan is guided by the Baltimore Schools vision, which is clear, desirable, and inspiring:
Baltimore Schools May Change Graduation Requirements
For decades, graduating Baltimore Schools seniors have had to show that they have met or exceeded their schools educational requirements, typically in the form of a standardized test such as the SAT or ACT. Many school districts have adopted tests that have been designed by their states DOE (Department of Education). While lots of kids do well on these types of assessments, there are thousands who do not; and its not because they havent learned what they should but becaus…
Baltimore Schools Offer Many Reforms
Baltimore Schools are still feeling the effects of reform. Five years ago in 2002, massive funding went to the Baltimore Schools, which are one of the most under funded school systems in the state. This particular plan was for improvement concerning six basic standards including academic achievement and curriculum upgrading. The fact that Baltimore Schools continue to strive for excellence is heartening and shows that the spirit of educators is not daunted by low performance …
Baltimore Schools Try To Grow Their Own Teachers
Baltimore Schools mirror the rest of the nation in a shortage of qualified and available teachers. The most recent recruitment attempt involves a grow-your-own method that is slowly cropping up around the country. The Baltimore Country district of Baltimore Schools awarded 3 college scholarships this year for students to pursue education degrees. The scholarship recipients will be trained and mentored in Baltimore Schools, and will agree to teach in the district upon gradua…
Baltimore Schools Enrollment Down, Schools to Close
With declining enrollment and building space for tens of thousands more students than they have enrolled, the Baltimore schools announced last December their restructuring plans to close several elementary, middle and high schools with others becoming combined K-8 schools.
CEO Bonnie Copeland Leaving Baltimore Schools Cause for Concern
CEO Bonnie Copeland left the Baltimore schools on July 1, 2006. She had been with them for three years, which is a norm for an urban school superintendent. Her leaving, however, was not of her own choosing.