Education
Trump administration plan to reduce access to some student loans angers nurses, health care groups
The Trump administration believes the changes could reduce tuition costs.
New chief academic officer reflects on bringing change to Howard Schools
For Jennifer Webster, school was a safe place that unlocked opportunity. Now she hopes to...
Anne Arundel school board President Robert Silkworth talks redistricting
"I have all the respect in the world for everyone who advocated," Anne Arundel County...
Former Howard Schools principal joins State Board of Education
"Students are not empty vessels that adults pour into," said Marcy Leonard. "Students have voices....
Accreditation of colleges, once low key, has gotten political
The accreditation process is critical to the survival of institutions of higher education.
Carroll Community College foundation leader retires after 24 years
Carroll Community College announced the retirement of Steve Wantz, executive director of the school's foundation,...
Baltimore County schools leader Myriam Rogers up for national award
Baltimore County schools chief Myriam Rogers was named a finalist for a national women in...
Garrison Forest announces 14th head of school to start in 2027
Owings Mills all-girls school Garrison Forest School will have a new head, its 14th in...
Baltimore student speaks to Pope Leo remotely on national stage
When 14-year-old Mia Smothers took the stage in Indianapolis, the only sound heard in the...
Carroll County students win big at state recycling sculpture contest
Amaya Harding, a Century High School student, won the grand prize at Friday's contest.
Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally
The lawsuit alleges the practice harms U.S. citizens and encourages illegal immigration.
First candidate files for Carroll school board: Shannon Hinkhaus, leader of Republican women’s group
The terms of three Carroll County Board of Education members are up for election in...
‘I made the wrong choice’: Howard school board member reverses stance on Oakland Mills renovations
“We did not have a good back-and-forth when we made the decision about small projects...
Baltimore County students to go virtual next year if snow days surpass limit
Baltimore County students will continue to have virtual inclement weather days next school year should...
Schools fear disruptions as the White House begins dismantling the Education Department
By COLLIN BINKLEY WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration says its plan to dismantle the...
Howard Schools advances plan to redistrict 24 middle, 122 elementary students
Howard County’s school board voted Thursday to advance a redistricting plan that shifts students between...
Joanne Passano Bartlett, St. Paul’s School leader who helped unify campuses, dies
Joanne Passano Bartlett, a longtime educator and St. Paul’s Schools board leader who helped unite...
Carroll community members push back about ICE policy in schools
"We're talking [about] everybody's children. You can't just have random people that are masked, that...
Former Harford Schools principal launches defamation suit against Aberdeen police officers
A former Aberdeen Middle School principal who was charged with failing to report child abuse...
Somerset school board, IG clash over violation claims; state asked to judge
Attorneys for the Somerset County Board of Education say the board broke no state laws...
Former Maryland DJS employee set for trial in large-scale child sex abuse case
Ronald Neverdon is accused in criminal and civil court of abusing dozens of boys at...
Beliefs clash among students, parents and teachers as the Ten Commandments go up in Texas classrooms
Posters have gone up in some classrooms but not all.
Anne Arundel school board approves final redistricting map
Anne Arundel County Board of Education approved a final redistricting map, voting 5-3 for a...
NAACP past, present leaders disavow Anne Arundel apology for slavery
Current and former chapter leaders say the NAACP never requested that the county issue an...
What content can Carroll Schools students access on school devices? Officials explain.
The school system spends $3.5 million on laptops annually.
South Carroll High School one-act plays open this week
Three one-act plays open this week at South Carroll High School in Sykesville, with shows...
Annapolis charter school New Village Academy (finally) breaks ground
“My experience tells me that New Village is setting a path to offer what many...
Somerset County school board sidesteps audit, other allegations
At its first in-person meeting in months, the Somerset school board avoided discussing a damning...
The Education Department is dismantling. Here’s what that means
Trump says the department has been overrun by liberal thinking.
New Village Academy ground breaking | PHOTOS
A ground breaking event was held for the New Village Academy, a charter school that...
See FSK High’s production of ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ this weekend
Audiences can still catch performances this weekend. A "Pirate Party" is promised after the matinee...
Yet another Howard Schools redistricting switch leaves parents little time to weigh in
New redistricting options in Howard may now affect Columbia middle schoolers.
Education Department offloads some work to other agencies as Trump presses for its closure
Trump called for its elimination with an executive action in March.
Baltimore Scene by Sloane: University of Baltimore’s Centennial Grand Celebration
Some 400 current students, alumni, faculty, staff and supporters of UBalt gathered there, exchanging memories...
Anne Arundel parents make final pleas on school redistricting as vote nears
With a final vote Wednesday, dozens made final arguments against redistricting at an Anne Arundel...
National School Counselor of the Year named from Anne Arundel
Students and staff surprised Danielle Crankfield as district leaders celebrated her impact on counseling and...
Harford middle school teacher, guilty of felony fraud, submits resignation
The felony convictions faced by former Edgewood Middle School English teacher, Lawrence Smith, did not...
Carroll Schools enrollment falls by 400+ students, stoking fiscal concerns
The total number of students enrolled in CCPS this year is 25,199, a drop of...
Foreign enrollment at US colleges holds steady, for now, despite Trump’s visa crackdown
There are signs of turbulence as fewer new, first-time students arrive from other countries.
Howard’s Oakland Mills High community protests renovation delays
“They've given the money to other schools outside of Columbia, and once again, ignored a...
Tribal college leaders are uneasy about US financial commitments despite a funding increase
Advocates worry the passage of Indigenous knowledge will be threatened.
Bowie State gets $50 million donation from MacKenzie Scott
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave Bowie State University the largest single gift in the university's history,...
Somerset School Board violated state law in attorney decisions, report says
A new report from the Maryland Inspector General's office says Somerset County's school board violated...
Judge indefinitely bars Trump from fining University of California over alleged discrimination
By SUDHIN THANAWALA The Trump administration cannot immediately cut federal funding to the University of...
Critics warn Florida’s new teaching standards rehabilitate aspects of the anti-communist Red Scare
The standards say using terms like "McCarthyism" and "Red Scare" is slander against anti-communists.
Anne Arundel Schools redistricting fight turns to state spending question
Redistricting opponents argued that Anne Arundel County Public Schools was operating under a misunderstanding of...
Maryland counselor speaks out after midshipman suicide
Adam Miller, a licensed clinical professional counselor and manager of the UMMS Klein Family Center,...
New student-led council aims to boost disability awareness in Anne Arundel schools
A new student-led council in Anne Arundel County brings together teens with and without disabilities...
Can federal immigration agents go in schools? Here’s what to know amid Chicago crackdown
At schools and day cares, the fear among families is palpable.
She wanted to keep her son in his school district. It was more challenging than it seemed
When families are evicted, kids' schooling is often disrupted.
Howard school board delays redistricting vote as new concept is considered
The Howard County Board of Education voted on two preliminary plans for redistricting, delaying a...
Howard County paraeducator charged with alleged sex offense involving student, police say
A paraeducator at Guilford Park High School in Jessup has been charged with a third-degree...
Harford school board to appeal state ruling that overturned its ban on ‘Flamer’
The board voted 5-2 to appeal the decision to the Circuit Court of Harford County.
Proposed Carroll Schools ICE policy says staff may not help anyone escape from ICE
"In no circumstances should staff interfere with the ICE agents, attempt to make them leave...
Campus food pantries fill gap for Maryland students amid SNAP uncertainty
At some Baltimore campuses, administrators say more students have been relying on campus food resource...
Hopkins to offer free tuition for students whose families earn up to $200K
Johns Hopkins University will now be tuition-free for students whose families earn up to $200,000...
Westminster High play is ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ meets ‘Jersey Shore’
Audiences can expect animal print, thick New Jersey accents, stage fights, sparkles and Jersey glam...
District recommends closing 3 Baltimore City schools, board to vote in January
Baltimore City Public School staff recommends the closure of three of the city's schools, largely...
Anne Arundel County Public Schools names Principal of the Year finalists
Five principals are in the running for the George Arlotto Leadership Award, an honor given...
USNA midshipman Kyle Philbert James’ cause of death determined
Stephanie Moore, spokesperson for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, on Thursday released the...
Carroll County classes to begin before Labor Day for 2026-2027 school year
A majority of community members who weighed in on the calendar issue supported starting before...
Howard high school renovations delayed in favor of building new elementary
“There's a whole group of students that are just going to get left behind because...
Harford school board says call for Superintendent Bulson’s removal not warranted
Harford school board President Poynton says Superintendent Bulson cannot be fired over hiring of teacher...
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock to speak at Morgan State University’s fall commencement
Georgia’s first Black senator will deliver the keynote address at Morgan State University’s fall commencement...
High-energy, colorful comedy opens Thursday at Liberty High
This unique retelling of the classic fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea," is done...
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...
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?
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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...