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Board of Education meeting

The Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 4 p.m., with an evening session at 7 p.m. The evening session will include public hearings on the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 20 Capital Budget and FY 21-25 Capital Improvement Program, and Policy 1070 Immigrant Students. Watch the meeting →

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News Highlights

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International Parent Leadership Program Applications Due October 3

The program helps international parents understand the framework of the U.S. and Howard County education systems, and step into leadership roles as advocates on behalf of our international students.

Submit an Application →

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New Partnership Supports the Whole Child

A partnership with The Society will support students’ academic excellence, promote leadership responsibilities and serve as a resource to support arts education.

Learn more about the partnership →

Dr. Martirano presenting State of the Schools address.

State of the Schools

Superintendent Martirano last week week presented the State of Howard County Schools at an event hosted by Bright Minds, the HCPSS educational foundation.

Read his address →

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    The Board provides leadership for excellence in teaching and learning by fostering a climate for deliberative change through policy and community engagement

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    Dr. Michael J. Martirano considers himself a teacher first and foremost, and believes children must be at the center of all decision-making

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“If we take care of our children and their well-being, and nurture and believe in them, academic achievement will take care of itself. We must understand our children first, because in order to teach a child well you must know a child well.”
Dr. Michael Martirano, HCPSS Superintendent