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Educational Partnerships 2018-2019 Annual Report Educational Partnerships 2018–19 Annual Report What’s INSIDE A Message Equity...................................................................................... 4–5 Diversity ...................................................................................6–7 from the Student-Centered Practices ................................................. 8–9 Superintendent Inclusive Relationships .........................................................10–11 Responsive & Effcient Operations .....................................12–13 School Partners ....................................................................14–17 Our community partners are critical to our work as we seek to fulfll our Strategic Call to Action: Learning and Leading with At-Large Partners ................................................................18–19 Equity. Partners support our ability to uplift each student’s Career and Technology Education ......................................20–22 skills, talents and abilities, while embracing their differences as Staff Discount Program ............................................................ 22 strengths that enhance the overall school community. These Gifted and Talented .................................................................. 23 businesses and organizations connect our staff and students to experiences and expertise that enhance the quality of Special Education ..................................................................... 24 classroom learning, support social-emotional learning, Student Well-Being ................................................................... 25 and lead to career- and college readiness. Our partners' Volunteer Opportunities .....................................................26–27 contributions of time, talent and resources increase the value of a Howard County education. Our school system is indebted to the hundreds of businesses, non-proft organizations and government agencies listed in these pages who contribute countless hours, immeasurable resources and invaluable expertise each year. Thank you for joining with us to prepare each Howard County student for lifelong prosperity and fulfllment. Sincerely, The Educational Partnerships Annual Report refects partnerships active between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019. Michael J. Martirano, Ed.D. If there are any errors or omissions, please accept our apologies and inform the Partnerships Offce at [email protected]. The BOARD OF EDUCATION of Howard County 2018–19 Mavis Ellis Kirsten Coombs Vicky Cutroneo Christina Jennifer Mallo Sabina Taj Chao Wu Ambika Chair Vice Chair Delmont-Small Siddabathula Student Member Educational Partnerships 2018–19 Annual Report The Howard County Public School System's (HCPSS) Strategic Call to Action: Learning and Leading with Equity serves as the foundation for all HCPSS decisions. The strategic plan refects the priorities of our students, staff, families and community partners because each play an important role in fulflling our mission, vision and goals. Our Educational Partnerships Annual Report, 2018–19 highlights how more than 1,000 businesses, nonprofts, government agencies and other community organizations have joined with HCPSS schools and program offces to support Equity, Diversity, Student-Centered Practices, Inclusive Relationships, and Responsive and Effcient Operations. Together we prepare every child to achieve. EQUITY The foundation of Learning and Leading with Equity: The Fierce Urgency of Now is providing the access, opportunities and supports to help students, families and staff reach their full potential by removing barriers to success. Famed urban planner Jim Rouse included equity as a core component of his vision for developing "a garden for growing people"—the planned community of Columbia. This value continues as many community organizations join with HCPSS to uplift the talents, abilities and experiences that make each individual unique. Having a caring, positive role model can make a significant impact on the lives of students. Leadership Howard County invited HCPSS students to their Big Event to hear author Liz Murray’s inspiring story of going from “homeless to Harvard,” and the important role that teachers played during her journey. Hundreds of HCPSS students benefit from the support of Howard County fraternities and sororities who collaborate with school staff to promote academic excellence, motivation, college preparation and leadership skills. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity are just a sampling of the Panhellenic organizations providing mentoring programs, scholarships, donations to classrooms, annual school supply drives and reading programs. For more than 15 years, HCPSS has benefitted from the award winning A+ Partners in Education partnership with the Howard County Library System (HCLS). The A+ student card gives every student automatic, direct access to HCLS eContent and materials to use for class projects and homework assignments. The libraries offer opportunities for students to participate in programs ranging from reading and spelling to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and ingenuity challenges. The Central Branch hosted high school students at its interactive Undesign the Redline exhibit, which explored how the effects of structural racism and classism in real estate and lending in the 1930s have persisted until today. Exhibit participants were encouraged to combat discrimination and dismantle unjust policies and practices. Photo: Courtesy of Howard County Library System/Geoffrey S. Baker 4 HCPSS Educational Partnerships 2018–19 Annual Report In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy, staff from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) participated in their second annual day of service by volunteering at the Homewood Center. JHU staff organized storage closets, sorted items in a food pantry, installed bulletin boards, inventoried library books and restored artwork tables. Homewood staff especially appreciated the volunteers’ service, as their school does not have a PTA. Nearly one fourth of Howard County students qualify for federally funded free and reduced meals (FARMs) provided by the school system. HCPSS is collaborating with Comcast to help get the word out about the variety of services available to students eligible for FARMs, such as free SAT and ACT registration fees, reduced summer camp fees and discounted internet access. Programs of the Community Action Council of Howard County— Prepare for Success, Head Start and Food Bank—offer essential assistance for school supplies, preschool and food so that students can come to school ready to learn. HCPSS encourages all students to develop their passion for the arts and perform within the community. The Inner Arbor Trust hosts an annual Jazz in the Woods event at the Chrysalis in Merriweather Park for middle and high school musicians. Professional musicians from the Columbia Orchestra, Strathmore, Maryland Winds and many others play side-by-side with students at local concerts. For more than 10 years, Oakland Mills Middle School students and staff have been volunteering with Rebuilding Together Howard County to complete renovation projects and urgent repairs for county homeowners. Through this initiative, students help create safe, warm and healthy homes for community members in need. HCPSS Educational Partnerships 2018–19 Annual Report 5 DIVERSITY At HCPSS, embracing diversity means recognizing, accepting and respecting that individuals come from many different life experiences with various frames of reference. While we value unique perspectives and individual differences, we also value the commonalities we all share. Community organizations contribute their expertise and initiatives to help HCPSS advance and embrace diversity among students, teachers and staff. Since the 1950s, the county’s population has diversified and increased more than tenfold, making HCPSS a majority-minority school system. To help ensure that the system reflects the diverse values and unique perspectives of the community, Superintendent Michael J. Martirano created a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board. Members of the advisory, including representatives from the African American Community Roundtable, Howard County Muslim Council, Jewish Federation of Howard County, NAACP Howard County Branch, People Acting Together in Howard (PATH), PFLAG Columbia-Howard County and others meet with the Superintendent to provide guidance on how to better foster an inclusive learning and work environment and to grow a diversified workforce. Local businesses are looking for new talent while diversifying their workforce. The Superintendent’s Program Innovation Advisory Board connects industry leaders with educators to provide robust program offerings and align curriculum with industry trends, so students are prepared to participate in the workforce of the 21st century. The Fort Meade Alliance, IntelliGenesis, KCI Technologies, Leidos, National Security Agency, STEER Tech and U.S. Cyber Command all emphasize the need to encourage more students, and especially students not currently represented, to pursue STEM fields. Members of the Alliance spoke to students about career opportunities in information technology, engineering and cybersecurity, plus the skills and decision-making necessary to obtain a security clearance. 6 HCPSS Educational Partnerships 2018–19 Annual Report The Howard County Board of Elections, League of Women
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