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Teacher Grants in Action: Can You Make Concrete Float?

HCPSS Civil Engineering students apply their engineering mindset and design process to the unique problem of building a canoe made of concrete!

Bright Minds and Blossoms of Hope Partner to Support Youth Mental Health

Bright Minds Foundation and Blossoms of Hope are partnering to address pressing challenges surrounding youth mental health and wellness in Howard County!

Student Profile: David Liu

Bright Minds is proud to have supported Glenelg High School 2023 graduate David Liu in his college journey! During his…

Bright Minds Board Member Recognized as 2024 Friends of Education Honoree

Bright Minds will recognize one of its board members as 2024 Friend of Education honorary.

Meet Our 2024 Interns!

Bright Minds has been thrilled to work with three awesome interns from the HCPSS Academy of Finance to assist in its operations this Spring.

Board Member Profile: Jason Whong

Jason Whong is publisher of The Business Monthly, the essential business publication of Howard and Anne Arundel counties in Maryland….

Suzi Padgett to be Honored as Bright Minds 2024 Philanthropist of the Year

Bright Minds will recognize two individuals and one business at upcoming Bright Futures Reception on May 6, 2024.

Teacher Grants in Action: Homewood for Horses

Teacher Grants in Action: Homewood for Horses HCPSS educators are incredible resources for identifying new and effective approaches to enhance…

Student Profile: Mioulca Joulie Saintilma

Bright Minds and the Wallen family are proud to support Wilde Lake High School 2023 graduate Mioulca Joulie Saintilma in…

Board Member Profile: Dominic Powell

Dominic Powell is Vice President, Business Development and Partnerships for the Educational Systems Federal Credit Union. He is responsible for…

Little Books, Little Cooks Event Inspires Young Readers

Bright Minds Foundation is proud to partner with Healthy Little Cooks and the Howard County Library System to deliver a Little Books…Little Cooks Playgroup event!

Bright Minds Teacher Grants In Action: Cedar Lane To Host Plant Palooza May 8-11

Bright Minds is a proud supporter this year of the Cedar Lane Horticulture Program.

HCPSS & Bright Minds Seeking Employers to Host Summer 2024 Teacher Externs

Bright Minds and HCPSS are seeking employer hosts for teacher externships.

Bright Minds to Host New Super Sock Drive in Honor of Superintendent Martirano

Bright Minds to host new Martirano Super Sock Drive to support Howard County children and families in need.

A Morning of Insight and Inspiration: Breakfast with the Superintendent

In an insightful and inspirational gathering, Bright Minds Foundation hosted the inaugural Breakfast with the Superintendent & HCPSS Showcase event…

Board Member Profile: Rakesh Pillai

Bright Minds welcomes Rakesh Pillai to our Board of Directors.

Player Hits $10,000 Hole in One at Bright Minds Golf Classic

Michael Murray, with the PSA Insurance & Financial Services team, hit a $10,000 hole-in-one during the 10th Annual Bright Minds Golf Classic on October 11, 2023.

Summer Literacy Initiative Provides Diverse Literacy Support for Children

Bright Minds completes summer literacy initiative that provided diverse early literacy support for 300 children.

Student Profile: Alana Green, 2023 Emily Scott Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Learn about Alana’s college experiences – including advice for current HCPSS students – in her own words.

HCPSS Superintendent to speak at ‘Breakfast with the Superintendent’ Event

Bright Minds will host the Breakfast with the Superintendent & HCPSS Showcase event on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 7:30-10am.

Teachers Complete Summer 2023 Externships

Six HCPSS teachers completed summer externships with area employers as part of Initiative that connects the classroom to the workplace.

HCPSS, Bright Minds, Prepare for Success Join WBAL’s Stuff the Bus Event

To help students prepare for a new year of learning, Bright Minds, HCPSS, and Prepare for Success joined WBAL’s Stuff the Bus event for Howard County students.

Congratulations to Bright Minds 2023 Scholarship Recipients

Bright Minds awarded 22 post-secondary scholarships this year. We are thrilled to play a part in helping these graduates pursue their educational goals.

2023 Staff & Teacher Grants Awarded

21 HCPSS educators from more than 40 schools have been awarded $25,000 in classroom grants from Bright Minds.

Bright Minds Support for Students Experiencing Homelessness

Program is working to reduce education disruption, absenteeism, and dropout with support for vulnerable students.

Classroom Innovation Projects in Action

Learn about some of the amazing things being accomplished by 3 of our 18 Classroom Innovation Projects this year.

Board of Directors Welcomes New Board Members

Seema Agarwal-Harding and Gerald Kelly joins Bright Minds Board of Directors.

Student Profile: Ryan Cather, 2022 Matthew Murphy Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Learn about Ryan’s college experiences – including advice for current HCPSS students – in his own words.

Student Experience: Davina Bonsu, In Her Own Words

Bright Minds is proud to have played a small part in helping Davina Bonsu achieve her college goals.

Donor Spotlight: Parusha Foundation Grant Expands STEM Education Access

Grant will support purchase of 3D printers in nine Howard County middle schools.

HCPSS and Bright Minds Seeking Teacher Extern Hosts for Summer 2023

Bright Minds and HCPSS are seeking employer hosts for teacher externships.

Fall 2022 JumpStart Scholarships Awarded

91 HCPSS high school students were awarded JumpStart books and course fee scholarships this fall.

Bright Minds Executive Director Joins Leadership Premier Class of 2023

Jennifer Van Kirk has joined Leadership Howard County’s Leadership Premier Class of 2023.

Teachers Complete Summer Externships

HCPSS teachers complete summer externships with area employers

Staff & Teacher Grants Awarded

Eighteen HCPSS educators have been awarded nearly $25,000 in grants from Bright Minds.

Lisa Terry Appointed as Chair of the Board of Directors

Bright Minds announced the appointment of Lisa Terry as Chair of its Board of Directors.

Bright Minds Welcomes Three New Board Members

Bright Minds welcomes new community members to Board of Directors.

Staff and Teacher Grant Applications Accepted Spring 2022

Bright Minds accepting applications for the JumpStart Books and Fees Scholarship Program.

Seeking Employers to Support Teacher Externship Initiative

The Howard County Public School System, in partnership with Bright Minds Foundation and the Superintendent’s Program Innovation Advisory Board, is…

Now Accepting JumpStart Scholarships Applications for Fall 2021

Bright Minds accepting applications for the JumpStart Books and Fees Scholarship Program.

Bright Minds Announces New Executive Director

Bright Minds welcomes Jennifer Van Kirk as its new Executive Director.

Access to Learning Fund Campaign Update

Initial funds from the foundation’s Access to Learning Fund used for critical student tools, supplies and resources that support learning during the extended coronavirus school closure.

Bright Minds Announces Election of Officers

Bright Minds is pleased to announce the election of officers for 2021-2022

Access to Learning Fund Donations to Be Matched

Bright Minds Foundation, the educational foundation of the Howard County Public School System, and HCPSS announce a new matching donation…

Providing Support for Student Access During COVID-19

Bright Minds Foundation, the educational foundation of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), and HCPSS have launched an emergency…

Bright Minds Coronavirus Response

Urgent Community Support Requested to Ensure Education Access for Students Bright Minds Foundation, the educational foundation of the Howard County…

Recipient of Cousin Scholarship Announced

Bright Minds announces that Jada Windsor-Reedy is the 2019 recipient of the Sydney L. Cousin Memorial Scholarship.

Bright Minds and HCPSS Honor Outstanding HCPSS Alumni and Staff

Bright Minds, the official foundation of The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), is partnering with the school system to…

Night of Honor Event to Recognize HCPSS Staff and Alumni, May 7

In partnership with the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), Bright Minds Foundation will host the 2019 Night of Honor…

Request for Applications for Sydney L Cousin Scholarship Fund

Bright Minds requests applications for the Sydney L Cousin Memorial Scholarship fund. The scholarship was established to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Sydney L Cousin, superintendent of the Howard County Public School System from July 2004 until his retirement in June 2012.

Bright Minds Celebrates Read Across America Day

Expanding Read With Me • Howard County pilot program to provide a book each month to young children at six schools and their surrounding communities.

School Meals Funding Campaign to Support Families in Need

Funding to address economic challenges faced by Howard County families during government shutdown

Bright Minds Announces Sydney L. Cousin Scholarship

Sydney L. Cousin Memorial Scholarship to honor the life and legacy of former HCPSS superintendent.

HCPSS, Bright Minds and HC Early Childhood Advisory Council Introduce Read With Me: Howard County Pilot Program

Pilot program focused on early learning and kindergarten readiness.

Bright Minds Grants Support Innovative Classroom Projects

Eleven HCPSS teachers/staff receive funding for innovative instructional projects to enhance students learning.

Bright Minds Announces Laura Wallen Scholarship Fund

New scholarship honors life and legacy of beloved Wilde Lake High School social studies teacher Laura E. Wallen