Baltimore County mother wants schools to better monitor students with diabetes
The boy actually had dangerously low blood sugar, she said, something that could have turned...
Education
Maryland Board of Ed says Montgomery Co.’s electric bus deal was illegal
The Maryland State Board of Education has declared Montgomery County Public Schools’ $168 million electric...
ICE policy, 2026 school start date on agenda for Carroll school board
Should school begin before or after Labor Day? Carroll's school board will decide this week....
COVID caused construction costs to rise at Guilford Park High, now a contractor is suing Howard Schools over it
Guilford Park is Howard County's 13th high school and opened its doors to students in...
2 developers named to build homes, retail, amenities at Odenton MARC
Maryland has selected Homes for America and Questar Properties to build more than 500 homes...
Air Force Academy’s accreditation under review after cuts to civilian faculty
Concerned alumni and former faculty believe the academy is losing too many civilian Ph.D.-level instructors.
No weapon found after Friday Omnilert flag at Parkville High School
Police found no threat to students after an AI weapons detection alert brought officers to...
Howard County parents criticize rushed redistricting process, question data
“You will split up communities and you will rip apart long-standing programs for our children,”...
Odor prompts evacuation at Perry Hall Middle; fire officials find no threat
Baltimore County fire officials are investigating an odor inside Perry Hall Middle School on Friday...
Book ban plan: Harford school board makes plans to appeal state’s decision on ‘Flamer’
Public comment will be accepted only in written form and must be submitted by Wednesday...
Maryland’s seen about 500 school bus crashes, 2 fatal, this academic year
Maryland has seen 492 school bus crashes, two of them killing students, from August to...
Trump gave the Labor Department more control over career-technical education. Will students benefit?
Career and technical education is a lot more than learning to weld or draw blood.
Cornell University to pay $60M in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding
The university agreed to pay $30 million directly to the U.S. government.
Police investigating KKK flyers found near city school, officials say
Baltimore City Public Schools issued a statement to parents disavowing flyers associated with a hate...
‘Clue,’ classic whodunit comedy, comes to Winters Mill High in Westminster
On a dark and stormy night, six guests are invited to a dinner party at...
The Arc Baltimore expands disability services into Anne Arundel County
The expansion follows the local chapter, Arc Central Chesapeake Region, splitting from the national network...
Maryland Report Card: Baltimore County leads state in ‘five-star’ schools
Baltimore County Public Schools, Maryland’s third-largest school district, led the state in the number of...
Worcester County denies funding for children’s porch at new library
Worcester County commissioners rejected a $70,000 request to add a children’s porch to the new...
Anne Arundel Community College president to retire in 2026
Anne Arundel Community College President Dawn Lindsay has announced her plans to retire after 13...
Trio of one-act plays opens at Manchester Valley High this weekend
Performances include one thriller and two comedies, all directed by students.
Louise Brink Géczy, beloved Harford County teacher who championed human rights, dies
Louise Brink Géczy, a longtime John Carroll School teacher who championed Holocaust education and human...
Baltimore County Public Schools sets school start day for next year
Baltimore County students will start next school year before Labor Day, after multiple votes by the...
Maryland school board reverses Harford book ban of ‘Flamer’, first time in history
The Maryland State Board of Education reversed the decision Tuesday, adding that the Harford school...
Anne Arundel school board eliminates all redistricting options but one
Anne Arundel’s Board of Education on Wednesday modified one of the potential map options for...
The shutdown is hurting schools whose budgets are mostly federal money
The government shutdown has cut off funds for some school systems that rely on federal...
Proposal to expand inspector general oversight of Baltimore County schools faces skepticism
A proposal to expand county oversight of Baltimore County Schools is facing skepticism from the...
Maryland ed board proposes new policies on student expression, sex ed
The Maryland State Board of Education has proposed new policies that would set clearer limits...
Easton High evacuated Tuesday over bomb threat
Easton High School was evacuated Tuesday after a bomb threat. Police said no one was...
Howard parents doubt traffic fixes will make roads safe for kids to cross
Some Columbia families say even a short walk to school can be risky for their...
Maryland Report Card: Worcester tops state’s list again; Somerset near bottom
Maryland’s latest school report card shows Worcester County leading the state again with all schools...
Billie Eilish donates thousands of dollars to Howard County Conservancy
Grammy- and Oscar-winning singer Billie Eilish has donated millions to organizations focused on addressing climate...
Former Howard substitute teacher sentenced to 18 months in child porn case
A former substitute teacher in Howard County was sentenced to 18 months of home detention...
90 people speak out against Anne Arundel redistricting at hearing
Ninety Anne Arundel County parents, students and others told school board members Monday they opposed...
Maryland schools show modest gains on latest state report card
Results from the 2024-2025 Maryland School Report Card show modest gains statewide as tests scores...
Maryland School Report Card: Anne Arundel rises above state averages
Anne Arundel County schools saw a sharp rise in four- and five-star ratings on Maryland’s...
Maryland Report Card: All but 10 Harford schools retain star ratings
Of Harford County's 54 schools, 44 retained their star rating from the previous school year.
Maryland Report Card: 7 Carroll schools improved star ratings
Seven Carroll County schools improved their star ratings in Maryland’s latest school report card, while...
Maryland school ratings: View 2024-25 data by school and district
View Maryland's star ratings for every public school based on factors including MCAP test scores,...
Maryland Report Card: Howard has fewer 5-star schools in 2024-25
The number of five-star schools in Howard County dropped; a total of nine schools lost...
Mark Conway securing private funding for Baltimore absenteeism study
Baltimore Councilman Mark Conway is gathering private funding for a study on student absenteeism, after...
Somerset school board appoints Bromwell as interim superintendent
After months of turmoil, Somerset County named W. David Bromwell interim superintendent, replacing Ava Tasker-Mitchell.
States and cities challenge Trump policy overhauling public service loan forgiveness
The policy is aimed primarily at organizations that work with immigrants and transgender youth.
American Arab group sues over California’s new antisemitism law
The law doesn't define antisemitism, leading to concerns from educators.
Some Head Start preschools shutter as government shutdown continues
The government shutdown is triggering a wave of closures of Head Start centers.
Carroll Community College professor earns service award from the Bahamas
Carroll Community College professor Pamula Mills was honored recently for her service to her native...
Former acting Navy secretary: More military in academy faculty not a bad thing
The Navy could benefit from more military faculty at the Naval Academy, but only if...
E-scooter, bike rental business booms after University of Maryland ban on personal rides
A University of Maryland, College Park policy prohibits most students from owning their own personal...
Campus threats have spiked. But they’re tough cases to crack, expert says.
John Jay College of criminal justice lecturer Brian Higgins said university hoax threat cases can...
Birgitta Eivor Moylan, Johns Hopkins bacteriologist and Swedish Club leader, dies
Birgitta Eivor Moylan, a Johns Hopkins bacteriologist and pillar of Baltimore’s Swedish community, died Oct....
Explosion at Harvard Medical School appears to have been intentional, authorities say. No one hurt
BOSTON (AP) — There was an explosion early Saturday at Harvard Medical School that appears...
Wisconsin becomes the 36th state to limit cellphones in schools
It requires districts to prohibit phone use during class time.
Former Pikesville High School principal settles suit with AI impersonator
Former Pikesville High School Principal Eric Eiswert has settled his federal lawsuit against ex-athletic director...
Crossing guards face life-threatening dangers on the job
Despite the dangers, many crossing guards remain committed to their jobs.
Government shutdown offers schools a glimpse of life without an Education Department
Much of the department’s work has gone completely cold.
Baltimore school board opens search for new CEO after community feedback
Baltimore’s school board has begun recruiting for its next CEO after months of community feedback,...
FOX45: Baltimore schools CEO Sonja Santelises named Maryland Superintendent of the Year
Baltimore City Schools CEO Sonja Brookins Santelises has been named Maryland’s 2026 Superintendent of the...
200 Harford students attend Manufacturing and Trade Showcase
Over 40 manufacturing and trade companies, like Clorox and Frito Lay, spoke to students about...
Charter school New Village Academy back on track, set for 2026 opening
The charter high school New Village Academy, long in limbo, will open at Annapolis Mall...
Turning Point USA comes to Anne Arundel Community College
Turning Point USA has been recognized as an official student club of Anne Arundel Community...
From SpongeBob Paradise to Caramel Explosion, students create unique new flavors for Edgewood Creamery
The top three flavors were Caramumpkin, SpongeBob Paradise and Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake.
New Trump administration rule bars student loan relief for public workers tied to ‘illegal’ activity
Critics say it turns the program into a tool of political retribution for Trump.
FOX45: Former Baltimore teachers say pay still missing as nonprofit claims all were made
Eight former Baltimore teachers say they are still owed wages despite LTYC’s claim that contractor...
4 file sexual abuse claims against Carroll County Public Schools
Former students are seeking justice for alleged sexual abuse by teachers and coaches.
Howard Community College closes after water main break possibly linked to earthquake
Howard Community College closed Wednesday after a water main break that officials say may be...
Hand, foot and mouth disease spreads in Anne Arundel schools
Anne Arundel County Public Schools are experiencing a “significant rise” in hand, foot and mouth...
School bus crash in Lochearn hospitalizes driver Wednesday
A school bus crash near Featherbed Elementary School sent one driver to the hospital, according...
Maryland Bar Exam capped at 400 test-takers during government shutdown
No more than 400 people will be permitted to take the Maryland Bar Exam in...
A Bates Middle bus has been late to school for months. Parents are fed up.
Since the start of school, the bus has delivered them late nearly every day. It's...
Anne Arundel Community College president reflects after honor
If there was one message Lindsay could tell every student, it would be: "You can...
BLEXIT, a Black-led Turning Point group, to stop at Bowie State University
BLEXIT, a Black-centered movement backed by Turning Point USA, will approach students at the Prince...
First Financial awards $100K grant to Baltimore County Public Schools
First Financial Federal Credit Union awarded a $100,000 Legacy of Leadership Grant to Baltimore County...
Clogged plumbing at Westminster High prompted Monday closure
Students are "treating toilets like a trash can" and flushing unsuitable objects often leads to...
‘Embarrassed, humiliated and hurt’: Father says Harford Schools needs to address dress code
A father says a Harford teacher "humiliated and embarrassed" students for wearing "Freedom" shirts to...
Howard officials question $100,000 bus routes for students 0.3 miles away
Some Howard County students live less than half a mile from their schools — but...
Baltimore calls for more AI oversight after county student falsely detained
In the last two years, school systems in both Baltimore jurisdictions have signed multimillion-dollar deals...
Hundreds of dogs descend on Edgewater Elementary School
On Monday, parents loaded their dogs, most in costume, into cars for the third annual...
Students, parents urge school board to rethink Anne Arundel redistricting
Parents, students and residents packed the first Anne Arundel redistricting hearing, urging the board to...
The Kid Whisperer: How educators can work with, not against, each other to help kids
So, first we need to be making behaviors better school-wide, instead of worse, every day,...
Midshipman Philbert James recalled for his eloquence, leadership, scholarship
Kyle Philbert James, the midshipman who was found dead earlier this month, was an eloquent...
Somerset County Public Schools superintendent to step down
Somerset County Superintendent Ava Tasker-Mitchell will step down Oct. 31 after months of conflict with...
Maryland universities issued $3.4 million in parking citations last year; more permits sold than spaces available
The Sun found that these colleges and universities routinely issue more parking permits to students...
Amelia Earhart made Maryland her runway — even with the first lady aboard
Amelia Earhart was attending a formal dinner at the White House the night of April...
FOX45: Carmelo Anthony visits Baltimore students at ‘House of Melo’ exhibit
NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony visited Harlem Park Elementary students at the Enoch Pratt Free Library...
Maryland to pay $500K to settle discrimination suits against state school
Maryland will pay nearly $500,000 to settle two discrimination lawsuits filed by former University of...
Carroll County Board of Education to hear presentation on student laptop use
The work session will take place in November.
After school means connection, growth at Bywater Boys and Girls Club
The Bywater Boys and Girls Club invited its neighborhood to join in festivities Thursday as...
5 shot, 2 arrested near Howard University during homecoming weekend
Five people were shot and two were arrested near Howard University’s campus Saturday night as...
Hospice of the Chesapeake acquires Partners in Care, forms new umbrella group
Hospice of the Chesapeake has acquired Partners in Care of Maryland Inc., creating an umbrella...
3 new Howard Schools redistricting plans proposed before final vote
Three additional concepts for redistricting were presented to the Howard County Board of Education on...
Johns Hopkins graduate student files charges against union officials
A Johns Hopkins University doctoral student has filed federal charges alleging union officials pressured the...
UMES announces record $38M donation from MacKenzie Scott
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore announced Friday that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $38...
Towson student assault now called road rage incident
Police say an assault on a Towson University student Thursday morning stemmed from a road...
Notre Dame of Maryland President Marylou Yam to retire next June
Marylou Yam, the 14th president of Notre Dame of Maryland University, announced she will retire...
Baltimore County superintendent defends AI system after student falsely detained
Baltimore County Public Schools superintendent defends the use of an AI alert system after a...
Towson High School celebrates groundbreaking of long-awaited renovation project
Government and school district officials broke ground Thursday on the long-awaited Towson High School renovation.
Black enrollment is waning at many elite colleges after affirmative action ban, AP analysis finds
New enrollment figures provide mounting evidence of a backslide in Black enrollment.
Towson University student assaulted in campus parking lot, police say
A Towson University student was physically assaulted Thursday morning in a campus parking lot, police...
FOX45: Baltimore County student detained after AI system mistakes bag of chips for weapon
A 16-year-old student at Kenwood High School says he was handcuffed at gunpoint outside of...
Southeast Baltimore County elementary schools considering boundary changes, moving students
Parents gathered at Middle River Middle School Wednesday to discuss elementary school boundary changes that...
University of Virginia strikes deal to pause Trump administration investigations
Officials accused its president of failing to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices Trump has...