Tag: Academic term

Schuh including step raises for teachers in new budget

EOA Staff | April 29, 2016, 02:02 PM | 0 Comments

Continuing with his commitment to ensure an excellent education for our children, County Executive Steve Schuh today announced that his FY2017 budget proposal will fully fund step, or merit/incremental, increases […]

What do Moms want most for Mother’s Day?

Anne Wolfe | April 27, 2016, 06:45 PM | 0 Comments

Looking for an inexpensive Mother’s Day gift that provides immeasurable health benefits? Well, here’s a free gift idea that’s right under everyone’s nose— One of the easiest and most inexpensive […]

Art abounds at AA County Libraries this month

EOA Staff | March 12, 2016, 01:51 PM | 0 Comments

Anne Arundel County Public Library officials have announced two opportunities for young artists to showcase their talent. Selected art from local elementary school students will grace 14 libraries this month […]

AACPS graduation rates outpace state numbers

EOA Staff | February 23, 2016, 04:09 PM | 1 Comment

African-American students posted gains in graduation rate for the fifth consecutive year as Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) continued to surpass the state’s four-year graduation rate for the Class […]

Southern High School senior Sienna Broglie wins national art award

EOA Staff | January 12, 2016, 04:32 PM | 0 Comments

For the seventh time in as many years, a talented high school artist from AACPS has won a distinction bestowed upon only one or two students nationally. As the sole […]

AACC President Lindsay honored for Excellence in Academic Leaadership

EOA Staff | December 04, 2015, 11:09 AM | 1 Comment

Anne Arundel Community College President Dr. Dawn Lindsay received an Excellence in Academic Leadership award Nov. 20 at the Inaugural Entrepreneurs Gala and Awards night to benefit the nonprofit charity, […]

42 county teachers to be honored for excellence in education

EOA Staff | December 03, 2015, 04:01 PM | 1 Comment

Thirty-nine public school teachers and three independent school teachers will be honored on Monday, April 25, 2016, as Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the Annapolis & Anne Arundel County […]

Holiday Job Expo at AACC next week

EOA Staff | October 26, 2015, 04:16 PM | 0 Comments

[do action=”fringe”/] If you want a job for the holidays and perhaps beyond, plan to attend the free Anne Arundel Community College Holiday Job Expo on Oct. 29 from 10 […]

Board of Education established scholarship to attract home-grown teachers

EOA Staff | October 16, 2015, 01:50 PM | 1 Comment

[do action=”fringe”/] A new scholarship fund the Board of Education hopes to grow to $250,000 or more will be used to help Anne Arundel County Public Schools students to pursue […]

Arundel High’s Kevin Necessary receives Maryland PE Teacher of the Year Award

EOA Staff | October 15, 2015, 01:23 PM | 1 Comment

[do action=”fringe”/] Arundel High School physical education teacher and Athletic Director Kevin Necessary has been named High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Maryland Association of Health, […]

BGE launches electric safety contest for schools

John Frenaye | September 17, 2015, 04:18 PM | 0 Comments

[do action=”fringe”/] As the new school year begins, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) is pleased to announce the launch of its fourth annual Wires Down Video Challenge to raise […]

AACC donates 100 backpacks to Tyler Heights Elementary

EOA Staff | September 05, 2015, 11:05 AM | 1 Comment

Members of Anne Arundel Community College’s Community Services Committee delivered 100 backpacks to Tyler Heights Elementary School as part of the college’s annual drive to help students arrive on the […]

Back to healthy

EOA Staff | August 31, 2015, 11:36 AM

[do action=”fringe”/] It’s that time of year again when the kids are heading back to school and the daily routines are back in action. Whole Health Designs is introducing more […]

Schools enroll record numbers, expand communication

EOA Staff | August 25, 2015, 11:11 AM | 1 Comment

Nearly 500 teachers new to Anne Arundel County Public Schools began work last week and more than 5,000 veteran classroom teachers are returning to work today, the surest sign yet […]

SHA reminds drivers that school is back in session

EOA Staff | August 21, 2015, 05:25 PM | 1 Comment

The bells are ringing in schools across Maryland and it’s time to brush up on the rules of the road for drivers and pedestrians. The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State […]

Rickie Lee Jones, Graham Nash, and Rick Springfield coming to Rams Head On Stage

EOA Staff | August 11, 2015, 01:38 PM | 1 Comment

[do action=”rams-head-intro”/] 08/12 Lonestar – All original members 08/13 Rickie Lee Jones 08/14 Rare Earth 08/15 Strunz & Farah 08/16 Jorma Kaukonen 08/17 Jazz is Dead 08/18 Dick Dale: The […]

Campus greening at St. Anne’s School of Annapolis

EOA Staff | August 01, 2015, 11:00 AM | 1 Comment

A few improvements to the campus exterior are taking place this summer at St. Anne’s School of Annapolis. Learning takes place outside just as much as inside the classroom. These […]

AACC partner wins global award for leadership program

EOA Staff | July 10, 2015, 01:36 PM | 0 Comments

Anne Arundel Community College’s Center for Workforce Solutions partnered with University of Maryland Faculty Physicians (FPI) to develop and deliver its award-winning FPI Leadership Foundations program. This program received a […]

Osprey joins the Annapolis Maritime Museum

EOA Staff | May 25, 2015, 11:05 AM | 1 Comment

The Annapolis Maritime Museum is proud to announce a new edition to its collection. On display in the exhibit room, a strikingly mounted osprey extends her wings while clutching a […]

Learn how to pitch your story to the media at PR Bazaar

EOA Staff | March 10, 2015, 11:32 AM | 0 Comments

It’s impossible to pitch a good story to the media today! True? Or, is that a suburban myth? What’s the best way to contact a reporter? What kinds of story […]

Glen Burnie High senior to host benefit concert this weekend for service project

EOA Staff | February 04, 2015, 12:26 PM | 0 Comments

Glen Burnie High School Senior Tyler Johns has been collecting jeans for the past month, in support of Dosomething.org and Aèropostale’s Teens for Jeans Campaign. Teens for Jeans encourages young […]

No Capes for the win in Battle of the Bands XVII

John Frenaye | February 01, 2015, 09:53 AM | 0 Comments

In the end, a foursome from Broadneck High School came out on top of the 17th Annual Anne Arundel County High School Battle of the Bands held last night at […]