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The latest from Maya Lora
‘Pandemic babies’ are off to school. Their early isolation has led to some struggles.
In a major pandemic milestone, the babies born during the early days of COVID-19 are finally old enough to start school.
Some say this nun created a ‘climate of fear.’ The archdiocese elevated her.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore's newest superintendent has faced years of controversy and complaints over her leadership.
Somerset County is the state’s second-most-improved district for reading
Though making strides in English, Somerset County was one of the worst at improving math.
Some of Maryland’s largest literacy gains are coming out of Baltimore
When it comes to literacy rate improvements, many Baltimore City Public Schools take the top prize.
When an Ellicott City preschool fell apart, its teachers rebuilt 15 minutes away
The faces behind Little Oak Nursery School mostly come from the once beloved, now shuttered Mt. Hebron in Ellicott City where they all worked.
Don’t let tariffs get you down: How to save on back-to-school shopping
This year, Maryland parents may have to say no more often as they crunch shrinking back-to-school budgets.
Mental health is declining for parents. There are places to get help in Baltimore.
Maternal mental health has declined significantly across the nation in the last decade. That trend holds true in Baltimore, experts say
How life has gotten worse for immigrant children under Trump 2.0
As deportation efforts and anti-immigrant rhetoric ramp up, kids are feeling more isolated, losing benefits and risking long-term detriments.
It’s not just childless adults: Kids could get hurt by Medicaid, SNAP cuts
Spending cuts may be aimed at adults on paper, but kids could still end up without sufficient food and health care under the One Big Beautiful Bill.
‘Graphically offensive’ video interrupts Baltimore school board meeting
Tuesday night’s livestream of the Baltimore City school board meeting was ended after a major disruption.
Baltimore City Schools may need to plug an $11 million hole left by the feds
The U.S. Department of Education froze over $110 million for Maryland, including $11 million for Baltimore. Maryland’s Attorney General is suing to get it back.
Howard County parents want to ax pre-K to avoid redistricting. It’s not that simple
Shuffling preschool classrooms doesn't fit in with Howard County's plan to expand pre-K access for high-need kids
Maryland programs scramble after Trump administration withholds millions for schools
It’s unclear when, and even if, that money will get distributed to organizations that support low-income families in after-school and summer programs they otherwise couldn’t afford.
To give kids their best shot, Howard County is backing family-first foster care
The state wants to prioritize keeping foster kids with family. This Howard County program could help.
Only half of kids under 5 in Baltimore can access early education, report says
Researchers say a child's zip code or their parents' income shouldn't determine their access to early childhood education. But in Baltimore, it often does.
‘Justice for the fruit man’: Hundreds rally for arabber fatally shot by Baltimore police
More than 300 people rallied in Upton on Friday evening to demand justice for Bilal “BJ” Abdullah, the well-known arabber fatally shot in Upton by police this week.
Have an artsy kid? Baltimore approved a charter school just for them
Ten years ago, an arts nonprofit launched a popular summer program at Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle School. In 2026, that vision will come to life full-time.
Your kid learned the ‘science of reading’ this year. Here’s how to help it stick.
Maryland parents play a crucial role in reinforcing reading skills at home.
Kermit the Frog tells UMD grads to hold each other tight and take leaps of faith
Kermit appeared behind a podium on a stage lit in green to mark his arrival at the University of Maryland, College Park, graduation.
Her final assignment before graduation? Beating Stage 3 cancer
Anne Arundel County teacher Kayla Case earned her second master’s degree after battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
