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Los Angeles school superintendent placed on paid leave amid federal probe
Carvalho, who became superintendent in 2022, previously led the public schools in Miami.
Pentagon to cut ties with Columbia, Yale, Brown and others Hegseth accuses of ‘wokeness’
Hegseth said the universities have become “breeding grounds of toxic indoctrination” that undermine military values.
Trades program at Carroll Community College will expand with federal funding boost
U.S. Rep. Johnny Olszewski Jr. secured $850,000 in federal funding for the college’s new Applied...
Three juniors named finalists for Anne Arundel student member of school board
Three 11th graders are finalists for student member on the Anne Arundel County school board....
Seven Anne Arundel Teacher of the Year finalists announced
These are the seven Teacher of the Year finalists in Anne Arundel County. They teach...
Howard school board nixes Oakland Mills High renovation in capital budget request
The Howard County Board of Education passed a capital budget request for the upcoming fiscal...
Anne Arundel high schools honored for Advanced Placement success
Ten Anne Arundel schools were awarded for their Advanced Placement success. Crofton High is the...
Carroll students highlight Black experiences at African American Read-In
The words of distinguished classic Black American authors took hold in the room, as students...
Audit flags procurement issues in Worcester County Public Schools
A state audit flagged procurement issues, contract oversight failures and hiring screening lapses in Worcester...
Harford Schools changes title for acting Superintendent Dyann Mack
Mack has been acting superintendent since January. She'll be interim until June 30, while the...
Baltimore County Superintendent Myriam Rogers to step down
The head of the state's third largest school district is stepping down from her position...
Baltimore County parents clash over plan moving 122 students between three schools
Parents in southeast Baltimore County are sharply divided over a proposed school boundary change that...
Harford County school board reduces budget request to $37.3M
Within the reductions, the school board reduced the number of additional teacher positions from 91...
Baltimore County School Board votes to cut jobs, expand class sizes in $2.5B budget
Baltimore County’s school board approved Superintendent Myriam Rogers’ $2.495 billion operating budget Tuesday, enshrining controversial...
Special education teacher Sharon Wilhide runs for Carroll school board
Wilhide said she was moved to run after watching school board meetings and recognizing political...
Tuition increasing at Anne Arundel Community College amid lagging state funding
Anne Arundel Community College is raising its tuition by $5 per credit hour for a...
FBI searches Los Angeles school district headquarters and the superintendent’s home
The allegations being examined were not immediately clear.
Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says
Summers has been on leave since November.
As literacy rates lag, a pediatric hospital is screening for reading ability
The program focuses on clinics near schools where kindergarten readiness scores run low.
Herbert withdraws Carroll commissioner candidacy, files to run for Board of Ed
Herbert served two four-year terms on the school board from 2016 to 2024. Board members...
Maryland holds disparity grants at current levels, blocking some county revenue
Maryland’s disparity grant formula isn’t fully funded, leaving eight counties with less aid in FY27...
Wisconsin schools, teachers file lawsuit against GOP-led legislature seeking more funding
The lawsuit argues that schools are in crisis, with high-needs students facing the greatest risk.
Anne Arundel Library Foundation creates new student position on board
The Anne Arundel Library Foundation created a student position on its board. The library's Board...
FOX45: Baltimore City’s high school dropout rate hits 15-year high
The high school dropout rate in the Baltimore region is increasing at an alarming rate....
Education Department hands off more of its responsibilities to other US agencies
A pair of new agreements move closer to the goal of shutting down the department.
Student hid camera in women’s bathroom at Anne Arundel Community College, police say
A student faces Peeping Tom charges. He's accused of hiding a camera in a women's...
Black Marylanders to Watch 2026: David K. Wilson, Morgan State University president
Since David K. Wilson became president, Morgan State has hit record enrollment, record research awards...
$20M school budget gap in Somerset County prompts $500K forensic audit
Somerset School Board sets $500K forensic audit after $20M gap emerges between approved $52M budget...
Bill calls for forensic survey at former reform school where Black youth are buried
Maryland lawmakers are considering legislation to investigate and memorialize the burial site of hundreds of...
Kennedy Krieger pitches specialized school for Eastern Shore students
Kennedy Krieger Institute plans a specialized school on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, addressing long travel and...
Should class rank return? Anne Arundel school board divided on proposal.
Should class rank return to Anne Arundel high schools? Some board members highlight college application...
Glen Burnie student is first high schooler to win award for college students
Glen Burnie student Victor Aigbedion this week became the first high schooler to win an...
Howard school board votes to restore some positions in its budget request
The Howard County Board of Education voted for positions to be restored in its budget...
Corrections services professional files for Carroll school board candidacy
Cleveland Christopher Friday serves as the warden of the Maryland Correctional Training Center in Hagerstown.
Work continues on Towson University geothermal energy project
The use of geothermal energy could accommodate up to 90% of the heating and cooling...
Residents urge Harford school board to stand up to Cassilly on funding
Residents said the school system should ask for what it needs, not what it thinks...
Kentucky Supreme Court rules that charter schools law is unconstitutional
Charter schools have been legal in Kentucky since 2017.
Students learn mushroom cultivation while getting a lesson in civics
Science teacher Michael Green wasn’t sure how his students would feel about the new assignment....
Girl Scouts launches DreamLab to spark STEM curiosity
The 113-year-old national organization saw a significant drop in membership during the pandemic. Girl Scouts...
White House pressure leads universities to cut ties with nonprofit that helps racial minorities
The PhD Project helps racial minorities earn doctorate degrees.
Detentions issued after Harford students stage ICE protest walkouts
Students in Harford County say they received detention after participating in walkouts protesting immigration enforcement.
Runnymede Elementary student brought Nerf gun to school; email to parents called it a ‘gun’
After reports that a fifth grade student brought a gun to Runnymede Elementary School in...
Prince George’s school worker, dance instructor indicted in child porn case
A Prince George’s County Public Schools employee and dance instructor has been federally indicted on...
Howard textile exhibit honors Black resilience in once-segregated mill town
A new textile exhibition at Savage Mill highlights African heritage and Black resilience in a...
‘There is a lot more to do’: Mark Bedell reappointed as superintendent by Anne Arundel school board
Pending contract negotiations and final approval by the Maryland state superintendent, as required by law,...
Anne Arundel school board passes $1.92B budget amid conflict on extracurricular funding
District 5’s Dana Schallheim, the longest-serving board member, voted against the budget recommendation “because of...
Maryland education IG says bill could strengthen oversight of Baltimore County schools
As the state's first Inspector General for Education prepares to leave office in April, supporters...
Lockdown lifted at Dunbar High; no gun found despite report, according to Baltimore Schools
A student at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in East Baltimore reported that another student...
Harford Briefs: College students participate in Student Advocacy Day
News about people, places and organizations in Harford County.
Cassilly doubles down on Harford not being able to fully fund $54M hike requested by schools
Nearly two dozen people on Tuesday night urged Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly to fund...
Anne Arundel school board members say proposed raise is necessary
As a bill is proposed to give Anne Arundel school board members a raise, at...
Maryland’s first inspector general for education not reappointed; set to leave in April
Richard Henry, Maryland's first inspector general for education, will not serve a second term. Both...
Carroll Schools budget keeps laptops for students in 3rd grade and older
For each three grade levels where 1:1 devices would be eliminated, there would be about...
Baltimore school construction workers sue state contractors over pay
Three carpenters have filed a federal lawsuit alleging they were underpaid prevailing wages while working...
UMES president amends $1M lawsuit, says allegations are ‘reckless and malicious’
UMES President Heidi Anderson alleges defamation and malice by a former professor over public plagiarism...
MoCo Schools to phase out gymnastics programs; head responds
An MCPS official said it's faced "significant challenges" in maintaining the program as the only...
Harford Deputy Superintendent Eric Davis still on leave; no details on possible end
Following Sean Bulson's termination, Eric Davis remains on paid administrative leave. The Harford school system...
Legislation may change how Baltimore County school board members are chosen
A battle over control of the Baltimore County School Board is flaring in Annapolis, where...
Some US schools cancel class pictures after online claims surrounding Epstein
Photography giant Lifetouch called the claims “completely false.”
Dozens of Arundel High students to face consequences after immigration enforcement protest
Dozens of Arundel High students face consequences after walking off campus during a protest against...
Morgan State paid $20.7M to security company without contract, audit says
A legislative audit of Morgan State University found lapses in procurement, payroll and security processes,...
$55,000 more for Carroll Schools Superintendent McCabe in new 4-year contract
Cynthia McCabe became Carroll Schools' first female superintendent in 2022.
Justice Department sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissions
It's the latest salvo in Trump’s standoff with Harvard.
Teachers describe immigration enforcement’s impact on classrooms in challenge of Trump policy
Educators around the country described rumors of immigration raids that scared away students.
After Bulson’s firing, Harford community looks to shift the conversation
The Harford County community has differing opinions about Bulson's ouster and what's next.
Outdoor School saved: Carroll Board of Education adopts fiscal 2027 budget
The school board voted 4-1 to adopt the amended operating budget and ask the Carroll...
A history of underestimating staff exits saves millions for Baltimore County Schools
Baltimore County Public Schools’ budgeting for employee turnover is under scrutiny after officials acknowledged the...
Howard school board increases summer program fees, considers others
Amid another tough budget year, the Howard County Board of Education voted to raise fees...
Harford Briefs: Students compete in Exploring Educational Competition
News about people, places and organizations in Harford County
Annapolis mayor defends firing of police chief amid community backlash
Mayor Jared Littmann said he was surprised former Police Chief Ed Jackson did not resign....
Pamela Lennon, advocate for arts education in Maryland schools, dies
Pamela Lennon, a longtime Maryland art educator and community volunteer who championed access to the...
Carroll school board will discuss school construction budget Wednesday
Here's what's on this month's Carroll County school board agenda.
Harford chooses new school board president after Poynton’s abrupt departure
Former school board President Aaron Poynton abruptly resigned about one month ago.
John Carroll School’s science wing to get $1M donation match from Baltimore foundation
Donations matched by the Rollins-Luetkemeyer Foundation will be used to fund renovations of the John...
Five Anne Arundel students awarded in memory of Baltimore sports superfan ‘Mo’ Gaba
Five Anne Arundel students were awarded in memory of Baltimore superfan "Mo" Gaba. The honors...
Wootton High student charged as adult in connection with campus ghost gun shooting
A 16-year-old male has been charged as an adult in connection with Monday's shooting involving...
Harford school board fires Superintendent Sean Bulson
The Harford County Board of Education chose not to renew Superintendent Sean Bulson's contract Monday...
Anne Arundel Schools budget shortfall remains, despite bump from state
Schools face a $60 million budget shortfall in Anne Arundel County, despite an increase in...
Harford Schools announces 54 nominees for Teacher of the Year
The 54 nominated teachers will decide whether they want to compete for Teacher of the...
Q&A: Union leaders talk Carroll enrollment decline, budget challenges
In June 2025, the Carroll County Board of Education unanimously ratified a contract with the...
Baltimore County student released after arrest during protests against ICE
A 16-year-old Baltimore County student arrested during school walkouts protesting immigration enforcement has been released...
Harford Superintendent Bulson’s fate to be decided Monday night
Harford's Board of Education is expected to vote on Superintendent Bulson's contract Monday night.
San Francisco public schoolteachers strike over wages and health benefits
Negotiations have been ongoing for nearly a year without reaching a new contract.
Sex abuse case dropped against Baltimore County gym teacher
Court records show 22 charges were abandoned Friday against Roger Myers, a Deep Creek Middle...
What 2 decades of Carroll Schools enrollment data can teach about today’s budget issues
Superintendent Cynthia McCabe said she views the current situation as more dire than the 2009-to-2019...
Questions mount about gun found Friday at Sparrows Point High
Baltimore County police say they are still investigating a gun found outside Sparrows Point High...
Baltimore County student protests against ICE culminate with one arrest
A student was arrested Friday during a series of walkouts from about 15 Baltimore County...
Oral histories wanted: Share memories of Stanton School, Old 4th Ward
The Stanton Community Center was once a school for Black children. Historians want to hear...
Six Anne Arundel Schools win national awards for magnet programs
“[This] is a true honor for Meade High School and a testament to the hard...
Milford Mill walkout leads to disputed suspensions amid countywide student protests
As students at at least 15 Baltimore County high schools walked out Friday to protest...
Cost-of-living raise approved for Anne Arundel principals, administrators
Principals are getting a cost-of-living raise in Anne Arundel County. One of the school system's...
Baltimore County Public Schools to get direct admission to CCBC
Baltimore County high school seniors will have the option to directly enroll in the Community...
In Minnesota, sending a child to school is an act of faith for immigrant families
Thousands of children are staying home.
Baltimore-area schools dismiss early Friday as icy weather prompts caution
Several Maryland school systems announced early dismissals Friday as forecasters warned of worsening weather conditions...
Ship Selection 2026: Naval Academy midshipmen choose where they’ll hit the high seas
Thursday night saw Naval Academy midshipmen assigned to work as surface warfare officers choose the...
For Havre de Grace’s former segregated school, state funds are a step toward preserving history
The Havre de Grace Colored School Museum and Cultural Center received funding to replace roofing...
Harford Superintendent Bulson’s leave ends Saturday. What happens next?
Unanswered questions about Superintendent Sean Bulson's return to work remain leading up to Saturday's end...
Cool Schools Polar Bear Plunge – AACo | PHOTOS
The second day of Cool Schools Polar Bear Plunge Thursday, at Sandy Point State Park,...
Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities are stepping in to help
The first five years of a child’s life are among the most critical for development.
‘These kids are invisible’: Child abuse deaths spur clash over homeschool regulation
As homeschool enrollment has risen in recent years, so have concerns about oversight.