Record-Low Vacancies and Brighter Starts | Baltimore News

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is off to a record-setting start this year, boasting just 20 teacher vacancies out of nearly 6,000 positions—and zero bus driver openings. The superintendent calls it one of the best school years of their career, thanks to improved pay, better work-life balance, and smart hiring strategies. Staff retention is soaring, with some schools seeing 100% of their teams return. Beyond staffing, last year’s partial cell phone ban is paying off: fewer discipline issues, better attendance, and higher test scores. With statewide restrictions coming next year, the district aims to deepen student engagement and reduce screen time. Students are excited for new friendships and positivity, while parents are cheering them on to make good choices and stay smiling. It’s a bright, hopeful beginning for the academic year.

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