Anne Arundel Schools Launch New Year | Baltimore News

Anne Arundel County Public Schools kicked off the new school year with a strong start, thanks to solid staffing and exciting new programs. Superintendent Mark Bedell reports only 20 teacher vacancies and zero bus driver openings — a win he attributes to recent pay raises and a positive school culture. Students in grades 3–8 will take the new MSTAR test, while high schools roll out pilot career academies in cybersecurity, agriculture, and hospitality. Middle schools are also undergoing a redesign to boost learning, and elementary staff can now help with potty training — with parental consent. The district updated its gender identity policy to reinforce FERPA protections for families. And next year, a statewide cellphone ban will take effect — building on Anne Arundel’s successful partial ban that improved attendance and reduced discipline. The district plans community feedback sessions to fine-tune the policy and keep families engaged.

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