Release Date: 6/16/2009 Contact: Todd Porter, 410-887-4292, ext. 341
Bana Miller, 410-887-4171

Summer episode of "BCPS News" is on the air, online, and in schools

TOWSON, MD. (June 16, 2009) – A new episode of the award-winning “BCPS News” show, which highlights Baltimore County Public Schools’ achievements and progress, is on the air through July 13.

Produced monthly during the school year by The Education Channel of Baltimore County Public Schools, “BCPS News” airs daily at 7:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:30 p.m. on Comcast Cable Channel 73 and Verizon FiOS Channel 35 in Baltimore County. In addition, the program is available for viewing online at the BCPS Web site (www.bcps.org) and for in-school viewing on Safari Montage, the BCPS video-on-demand system.

The current episode includes stories about:

  • Cecily Anderson, a teacher from Catonsville Middle School, whose commitment to educational excellence in her classroom and beyond earned her the title of BCPS 2009 Teacher of the Year.

  • How students at Hillcrest Elementary School are learning to protect and nurture the environment.

  • Baltimore County’s sixth annual Elementary STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Fair, which this year attracted more than 600 participants.

  • Lutherville Lab’s hands-on, living history field trip to the Hampton National Historic site.

  • Pine Grove Elementary School teacher Stacey Crowl and her racing hobby.

The “BCPS News” student reporters for the 2008-2009 school year were: Alexandria Benford, Rebecca Bormel, Molly Massa, Elise Myers, Matthew Rossiter, Michelle Sauers, and Erica Windwer – all from George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology.

Since 1983, The Education Channel has produced original taped programming, interactive instructional programming, interactive DVDs, commercial satellite downlinks, and live telecasts to serve the instructional and informational needs of the students, educators, and citizens of Baltimore County. The Education Channel also provides opportunities for BCPS students, staff, and stakeholders to learn about and gain experience in television and video production.

Other original programming airing on The Education Channel includes “High School Sports Scene,” “Math Homework Helpers,” “SAT Review,” “Student Art Break,” “Student Production Showcase,” “UpBeat,” “Career Tracks,” and “The Chalkboard.” The Education Channel also records and airs public meetings of the Baltimore County Board of Education, systemwide music events, and other special activities.

A viewing schedule for The Education Channel is available at www.bcps.org/apps/edchannel_schedule/.

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