Morgan State University shooter faces 259 years after conviction
A Washington, D.C., man faces 259 years in prison for firing into a crowded area...
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Harford Community College faculty union calls for return of salary steps
The faculty union says the salary steps could enhance the college's investment in faculty and...
Maryland’s 4 HBCUs may benefit from legislation in Congress for the arts
Morgan State University is among the historically Black colleges and universities that could benefit from...
Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions
This is the second such DOJ allegation against a medical school this month.
Newly named AACC interim president had no-confidence vote from faculty
Anne Arundel Community College named an interim president. Faculty, however, issued a no-confidence vote on...
Report: Maryland students’ skills improve, still below pre-pandemic levels
New Education Scorecard report finds Maryland ranks among top states for academic recovery, though students...
More families allege kids wandered off Baltimore schools’ property
The families came forward after another family of a 6-year-old boy who wandered off the...
Harford Schools receives 54 saplings from Forestry Board
Harford County schools enhance green spaces with 54 new saplings donated from the Harford County...
Some parents don’t want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back
States and districts are now responding with new laws to limit device use.
$506M schools budget approved in Carroll County for fiscal 2027
The school system's operating budget totaled $506,966,705.
Kids are in a ‘reading recession,’ as test scores continue to decline
Only a handful of states had meaningful growth in test scores from 2022 to 2025.
Midshipmen scale greasy monument, marking end of plebe year
Plebes shimmied up a greasy monument to mark the end of their first year at...
FOX45: Montgomery County Council asks schools to cut $18M as budget gap looms
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is seeking a record $3.8 billion budget for next year,...
Panel picks 3 finalists in Prince George’s schools search
A search committee helping find a permanent superintendent for Prince George’s County Public Schools narrowed...
Harford Community College celebrates medical program completers
Harford Community College celebrated CNA, Dental Assistant and EMT program completers at a ceremony on...
US colleges report 20% drop in foreign students over visa clampdown
International students are a key source of revenue for universities.
Soaring fuel prices costing Maryland schools hundreds of thousands of dollars
High diesel prices have spiked school transportation costs by as much as $350,000. "Nobody had...
Cassilly nominates BangTam Miller to fill Harford school board vacancy
Former Harford school board member Mark Korn resigned in April for health reasons.
Liberty High tops list for modernization in Carroll Schools master plan
The Carroll County school board is set to discuss the annual budget as well as...
Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platform
The data breach appeared to involve student ID numbers, email addresses, names and messages.
Israeli soldier’s visit to Towson University sparks debate over campus speech rules
A confrontation over free speech and protest rules spilled into the national spotlight this past...
Canvas hack in Maryland: What was accessed and what remains shut down
Officials say hackers accessed parts of Canvas’ network as schools assess possible data exposure and...
Days before Blue Angels arrive, Naval Academy relaxes visitor policy
The Naval Academy is reversing its visitor policy changes after previously suspending general public access...
Fallston community mourns Tyler Benton, teen killed in dirt bike crash
Tyler Benton, 16, died in an electric dirt bike crash on May 5. He was...
Pediatrics group issues new guidance on recess for the first time in 13 years
New evidence shows that kids need pauses between concentrated bouts of learning.
Laurel High School fight videos spread online as officials stay mostly silent
Students and a school employee say repeated fights at Laurel High School have raised questions...
Frederick County Schools face $4.5M Title I funding cut
FCPS officials say reduced federal funding could impact staffing and support services at several Title...
5 tips for how to talk to kids about drugs
How do you talk to kids about drugs when you can’t tell them to ‘just...
How teens are teaching each other about drugs
Drug education programs letting young people lead are often the most impactful.
Schools often don’t have any standardized drug education, relying on patchwork programs
Prevention increasingly aims to support mental health.
From ‘Just Say No’ to Narcan: How drug education is changing in a modern world
Teachers seek to educate students amid drug reform and an ongoing fentanyl crisis.
Schools getting more money, but key items still underfunded in Anne Arundel
"I am ecstatic about what we got. I'm very depressed that what we received only...
UCLA online textbook gives voice to Asian American, Pacific Islander history and cultures
By TERRY TANG Model minority. Perpetual foreigner. The centuries-old stereotypes of Asian Americans and Pacific...
Nurses take on bigger roles amid healthcare strain
Nursing leader discusses burnout, workforce shortages and how the profession is evolving beyond traditional hospital...
School secretary raise proposed in Anne Arundel, but full pay bump might have to wait
Secretaries are up for a 3% raise, but there's a catch. Anne Arundel County might...
Canvas system is online after a cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
Canvas is used to manage grades, course notes, assignments, lecture videos and more.
Canvas attack raises new concerns for Maryland universities, schools
Less than two weeks before many Maryland students begin final exams, universities and public school...
New potty-training policy implemented in Anne Arundel schools
The Anne Arundel County school board approved an independent toileting policy this week. "It's kind...
2 finalists selected for Harford Schools superintendent
The Harford County Board of Education announced the two finalists for superintendent of schools.
Western Tech lockdown lifted after police find no weapons on campus
A reported weapons scare at Western School of Technology and Environmental Science Thursday triggered a...
Bowie State to cut 79 positions, citing $18M budget shortfall
"Today, we rallied against the idea that the university can balance their budget on the...
Justice Dept. finds UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions
The Justice Department's investigation found UCLA favored Black and Hispanic applicants over white and Asian...
AACPS Board of Education votes on bathroom policy | PHOTOS
The Anne Arundel County Board of Education discusses and votes on a policy adoption to...
McDaniel’s new nursing facility to be named for Kahlert family
McDaniel College officially announced the naming of the college's nursing education center for the Kahlert...
New STEM majors coming to Westminster’s McDaniel College
The three new majors -- astrophysics, astronomy or engineering mechanics -- will be a part...
School starting later in 2027-28 academic year in Anne Arundel
Anne Arundel schools will start nearly a week later in the 2027-2028 academic year. Students...
Baltimore County school board signs off on delayed budget transfer
After a failed vote last month raised the prospect of budget shortfalls, the Baltimore County...
Baltimore County school board adopts ICE protection policy
The Baltimore County Board of Education on Tuesday approved a policy aimed at protecting immigrant...
Inside this new simulation lab, nursing students care for an AI-powered mannequin
PHILADELPHIA -- Inside the newest high-tech classroom at Community College of Philadelphia, a professor instructed...
Davidsonville teen pleads guilty to school vandalism after murder plea
Jonah Poole, who pleaded guilty to murder, also admitted to property destruction in a separate...
The Presidential Physical Fitness Award is back as Trump revives annual fitness test in US schools
Details of the revived test have yet to be released.
Estonian delegation visits Harford Community College
Estonian educators visit Harford Community College to explore vocational education programs and partnerships.
Harford County honors female students at Resnik Awards
12 female high school juniors were honored at the 40th Annual Judith Resnik Awards Celebration...
Is college still worth it? Survey says yes, but …
Student debt, which has reached $1.83 trillion, continues to be a worry for high schoolers.
Education Department opens probe into Smith College for admitting trans women
The move is the latest by the Trump administration to limit transgender rights in the...
FOX45: ‘Furious’ mother of alleged victim emailed principal days before Towson bus stop fight
A Project Baltimore investigation has uncovered more emails from parents at Dumbarton Middle School warning...
ID confirmed: Teen found dead at Dundalk school was Patapsco senior
A man was found unconscious Monday morning on the grounds of a middle school in...
8 Teacher Appreciation Day specials at Baltimore eateries
Teacher Appreciation Day is Tuesday, and many eateries in Baltimore City are extending discounts, giveaways...
New Naval Academy commandant is decorated swimmer, silent leader
The new Naval Academy commandant is a "quiet professional" and an "exceptional mentor." The former...
‘Go gators!’: Annapolis Elementary School celebrates 130th anniversary
"Your school is older than the internet, 'Sesame Street,' television, Old Bay and the telephone,"...
Anne Arundel County teachers protest for better pay, healthcare, support
"We need higher wages for teachers, so that we don't have to work two, three,...
Carroll County Public Schools announces 2026 Teacher of the Year
Westminster High School business and entrepreneurship teacher Emily Brynes is Carroll County's Teacher of the...
Walk Smart campaign returns as Ocean City braces for summer traffic
“We're planning to reach as many people as possible, and we need everyone to do...
FOX45: Montgomery County school shooting sparks safety concerns among parents
Parents of Blake High School students had the opportunity to address concerns directly with Montgomery...
Maryland’s new math mandate raises funding questions for Shore schools
Lower Shore districts face major math standards changes and training demands, but educators say it’s...
Animal rights group demands feds investigate UMB lab
An animal rights group calls for a probe into the University of Maryland, Baltimore, after...
Complaint ‘unsubstantiated,’ Harford Council member Jacob Bennett to return to classroom
Harford Council member and schoolteacher Jacob Bennett will return to the classroom after a complaint...
White nationalist speech at Salisbury U draws heavy security, protests
White nationalist advocate Jared Taylor spoke at Salisbury University under heavy security as protesters rallied...
UMD enacts hiring freeze amid 10% state budget reduction
The University of Maryland has put in place a hiring freeze and expects to eliminate...
Orioles name Salisbury U official higher-ed partner at Camden Yards
The Orioles named Salisbury University their official higher-education partner, pairing Camden Yards exposure with student...
Anonymous tip system started in wake of Sandy Hook shooting has fielded nearly 400,000 reports
Instructors have taught the nonprofit's “Say Something” program in thousands of schools.
Baltimore oversight hearing presses MONSE on Sidestep program failures, reforms
Baltimore City Council members pressed MONSE staff on gaps in the Sidestep youth diversion pilot,...
Maryland Board of Education rejects appeal of Baltimore County Schools budget
Maryland’s top education panel has dismissed a challenge to the Baltimore County school board’s $2.5...
Atholton High principal on leave as video of ’emotional interaction’ circulates
The principal of Atholton High School will not return for the remainder of the school...
Naval Academy selects 92nd commandant, 5 months after last one was fired
Five months after firing its last commandant, the U.S. Naval Academy announced its newest leader,...
FOX45: Former McDonogh student sues school, ex-teacher over alleged years of sexual abuse
In a federal lawsuit filed in in U.S. District Court in Maryland, a former student...
Harford Schools updates calendar for next year; last day is June 17
The last day of school for the 2026-27 school year will now be June 17.
Roye-Williams Elementary School earns Maryland Purple Star
Roye-Williams Elementary School earns Maryland Purple Star School designation for supporting military-connected students.
Autism Awareness Month: Mom, son visit all 50 states, eye 50 countries
An Eastern Shore mom and her 9-year-old son with autism visited their 50th state, sharing...
Former accountant wins Anne Arundel teacher of year
The Anne Arundel teacher of the year used to be an accountant, but he said...
Schools for students with disabilities move toward Maryland’s Lower Shore
Chimes, Benedictine and Kennedy Krieger efforts are converging on the Eastern Shore, signaling long-sought progress...
College students are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors. But no one knows what they are
Rise of AI is prompting college students to second-guess their career paths.
Where to catch the Blue Angels amid heightened Naval Academy security
Civilians hoping to watch the Blue Angels soar over the U.S. Naval Academy during Commissioning...
Carroll commissioners will fully fund school system’s budget request
Carroll County had more flexibility in its budgeting process this year thanks to about $44...
Stacey Abrams at UMES: HBCUs, DEI backlash and resistance
Stacey Abrams told a packed UMES audience that HBCUs “defy” the backlash to DEI, sharing...
Harford Schools eyeing cuts after county budget proposal comes up short
School board members and system staff had a lengthy discussion about where cuts could come...
Wicomico lawmakers tout wins, warn of budget pain ahead
Wicomico lawmakers cited CAFO fixes, ag-ed funding and a Kennedy Krieger school win, but warned...
Outrage over Maryland school embezzlement shifts to former superintendent
As WCPS faces outrage over Denise Shorts’ embezzlement charges, residents zero in on former Superintendent...
Howard’s student school board member earns some of Maryland’s most powerful voting rights
The student member of Howard County's Board of Education could soon have some of the...
Dawson steps into Baltimore City schools role with focus on rigor, engagement
Jermaine Dawson, the newly tapped CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, says students are his...
Baltimore County school board split over $26.5M budget transfer, pay plan
Days after a failed appropriations vote, members of the Baltimore County School Board are split...
Harford Schools will adjust calendar to align with state suggestion
Harford Schools will tweak its calendar for next year to align with a Maryland State...
Crofton junior named Anne Arundel’s student school board member
"I'm ready to get started working for the students, and I'm obviously beyond honored that...
Howard paraeducator must register as sex offender after victimizing student
A Howard County Public Schools paraeducator pleaded guilty to third-degree sex offense Thursday morning following...
Chimes plans Salisbury school as special-needs push grows
Chimes International plans a new nonpublic special education school in Salisbury as providers expand to...
Anne Arundel school board delays vote on class rank
The delay came after Robert Silkworth of District 2 said he needed more time to...
St. John’s College unveils 500 new solar panels on Earth Day
The solar panels are expected to produce over 340,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, which is...
St. John’s College unveils 500 new solar panels on Earth Day
The solar panels are expected to produce over 340,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, which is...
Howard Police help locate 2 students at West Friendship Elementary
Howard County Police helped in a search for two students missing from West Friendship Elementary...
Baltimore County school board weighs ICE restrictions
Baltimore County school leaders are moving closer to adopting a set of explicit immigration protections...