Education reporter

Bridget Byrne

Bridget Byrne covers Anne Arundel County's public and private schools. She reports on the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, higher education and library culture, among other topics. Raised in Montgomery County, Bridget attended the University of Maryland, where she wrote for The Diamondback and graduated with a dual degree in journalism and politics. Contact her at bbyrne@baltsun.com.

A preliminary rendering of a transit-oriented development at Odenton MARC Station in Anne Arundel County from the Maryland Department of Transportation. The agency announced the joint development partners, Homes for America and Questar, to build housing, retail and amenities at the station. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

2 developers named to build homes, retail, amenities at Odenton MARC

November 10, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Maryland has selected Homes for America and Questar Properties to build more than 500 homes and more near the Odenton MARC Station.

The Arc Baltimore expands disability services into Anne Arundel County

November 7, 2025 at 1:15 p.m.

The expansion follows the local chapter, Arc Central Chesapeake Region, splitting from the national network in May and rebranding as Fello.

Dawn Lindsay is president of Anne Arundel Community College.

Anne Arundel Community College president to retire in 2026

November 5, 2025 at 7:11 p.m.

Anne Arundel Community College President Dawn Lindsay has announced her plans to retire after 13 years, the college announced Wednesday.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools COO William “Bill” Heiser explains the “Two-Phase Redistricting” plan. Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Superintendent Dr. Bedell, hosted the first of three community meetings to discuss Phase 2 of the redistricting process at Southern High School. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Anne Arundel school board eliminates all redistricting options but one

November 6, 2025 at 1:27 p.m.

Anne Arundel’s Board of Education on Wednesday modified one of the potential map options for the ongoing redistricting process.

Feb. 12, 2025: Marvin Riva shovels his Brooklyn Park driveway. A winter storm brought a few inches snow to Anne Arundel County. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Anne Arundel council softens bill on snow penalties as residents vent criticism

November 5, 2025 at 6:40 p.m.

Anne Arundel County residents criticized a bill to increase penalties for snowy sidewalks, and council members softened some requirements.

Oct. 27, 2025: Brayden Morgan, student member of the school board; Superintendent Mark Bedell; and school board President Robert Silkworth listen as Zach Caminiti of Gambrills gives in-person testimony during a Board of Education hearing on redistricting. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

90 people speak out against Anne Arundel redistricting at hearing

November 4, 2025 at 5:23 p.m.

Ninety Anne Arundel County parents, students and others told school board members Monday they opposed plans that would change kids' schools.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Board of Education building, 2644 Riva Rd, Annapolis. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Maryland School Report Card: Anne Arundel rises above state averages

November 4, 2025 at 4:57 p.m.

Anne Arundel County schools saw a sharp rise in four- and five-star ratings on Maryland’s latest school report card, with more than half earning top marks.

The would-be entrance to New Village Academy, located on the rooftop parking garage at Annapolis Mall. (Bridget Bryne/Staff)

Charter school New Village Academy back on track, set for 2026 opening

October 30, 2025 at 3:25 p.m.

The charter high school New Village Academy, long in limbo, will open at Annapolis Mall in August 2026, according to a news release.

Alex Clark speaks during a Turning Point USA rally at Utah State University, as a part of the organization’s push to memorialize Charlie Kirk on Sept. 30, 2025, in Logan, Utah. (Alex Goodlett/AP)

Turning Point USA comes to Anne Arundel Community College

October 30, 2025 at 3:13 p.m.

Turning Point USA has been recognized as an official student club of Anne Arundel Community College as of this month.

Superintendent Mark Bedell, at a recent event.

Hand, foot and mouth disease spreads in Anne Arundel schools

October 29, 2025 at 3:04 p.m.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools are experiencing a “significant rise” in hand, foot and mouth disease, Superintendent Mark Bedell warned.

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