HCPSSPress Releases
New Assessment Resource Center for History Provides Valuable Tools for K-12 Social Studies Teachers
A new online resource jointly developed by HCPSS and the UMBC Center for History Education helps teachers develop resources that assess students’ content mastery through reading comprehension, critical thinking, and analysis. These higher-level skills are an important component of new curriculum based on college- and career-readiness standards, but have presented challenges to teachers in effectively […]
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting and Public Hearing
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2014, in the Board Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City. The afternoon session, will begin with a “Public Forum,” when members of the public may address the Board on any […]
HCPSS Using International Benchmark Data to Inform World Class Practices
Most HCPSS high schools are performing as well as, or better than, the world’s leading nations in educational performance, according to the results of the first OECD Test for Schools administered in Howard County. The results were presented at the Oct. 23 meeting of the Howard County Board of Education. The test is sponsored by […]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Partners with Veterans Elementary School
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Greater Howard County Pearls is partnering with Veterans Elementary School to implement mentoring programs and activities that promote academic excellence, leadership skills and healthy lifestyles for students. The partnership will be formalized with an official signing Monday, October 27 at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant, 10207 Wincopin Circle. Under the terms […]
HCPSS Debuts New Mobile Application
HCPSS today unveiled its new mobile application, designed to provide real-time news, information and resources to members of its community of schools. The app debuts just weeks after the re-launch of the system website, and expands access to system updates across most desktop and mobile devices and operating systems. Officials say the app aligns with […]
Board of Education to Hold Regular Meeting
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2014, in the Board Room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City. The afternoon session, will begin with a “Public Forum,” when members of the public may address the Board on any […]
Board of Education to Hold Community Meeting with Bright Minds Foundation and ARC of Howard County
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a community meeting with Bright Minds Foundation on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 7 p.m. Immediately following the Board of Education will meet with The ARC of Howard County at 8 p.m. The meetings will be held in the Board Room at The Department of Education 10910 […]
Howard County Superintendent Renee Foose Named a 2014 Innovator of the Year
Howard County Superintendent Renee Foose Named a 2014 Innovator of the Year Ellicott City, Md.—Howard County Public School System Superintendent Dr. Renee A. Foose last night was awarded as a 2014 Innovator of the Year by Maryland’s The Daily Record. The award recognizes Maryland-based professionals and companies across a wide range of industries. Winners were […]
Board of Education to Hold Closed Meeting
The Howard County Board of Education will hold a closed meeting on Monday, October 20, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. in the Board Planning room at the Department of Education, 10910 Clarksville Pike in Ellicott City.
HCPSS Superintendent Named Among ’50 Women to Watch’ by Baltimore Sun
HCPSS Superintendent Named One of “50 Women to Watch” Ellicott City, Md.–HCPSS Superintendent Renee A. Foose was named by the Baltimore Sun as one of the area’s 50 Women to Watch. Dr. Foose, who has served as superintendent since 2012, joins an esteemed list of entrepreneurs, educators, elected officials, physicians and athletes shaping the identity of […]