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Perry Hall Middle School evacuated after ‘unusual odor’
The Baltimore County Fire Department is still investigating the source of the odor at Perry Hall Middle School.
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Anne Arundel board members clash over school redistricting plan as final vote approaches
The latest plan impacts as many as 780 students across the South County, a third of whom live in Crofton and attend Nantucket Elementary.
The problem with Annapolis schools isn’t what you think. It’s worse.
What to do about schools has long been a question for Annapolis. Keeping them from withering is the city’s next big challenge.
Montgomery County schools offer free lunch, job fair for furloughed parents
MCPS is trying to support parents as they wait to return to work and receive their paychecks.
Montgomery County schools have a mold problem
Here’s what The Banner found among hundreds of work orders to remove mold from Montgomery County school campuses.
Montgomery County teacher’s final ‘Jeopardy!’
The 42-year-old Beltsville resident said his job was great preparation for “Jeopardy!”
Anne Arundel Community College president retiring after 13 years
Anne Arundel County Community College President Dawn Lindsay is stepping down after 13 years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the school announced Wednesday.
In a first for the state, Maryland’s school board reverses Harford County’s book ban
Maryland’s school board is reversing Harford County’s decision to remove a book from public school libraries — the first time the state has intervened in a local decision about what’s appropriate for students to read.
Baltimore students show lawmakers what it takes just to get to school
Members of the Baltimore City Council are shadowing city students on their rides to school to get a taste of the early wake-ups, missed transfers and lengthy rides.
Can this Montgomery County teacher become a ‘Jeopardy!’ champion?
On Tuesday night, Joe Evans’ parents, friends and fellow teachers packed into Silver Branch Brewing Company to stream the episode.
4 things to know about Montgomery County’s new school ratings
The number of schools earning 4 stars (the second-highest rating) increased this year but so did the number earning 1 star.
Howard County schools earn highest average ratings in Central Maryland
Howard County Public Schools received high marks on the 2024-25 Maryland State Report Card.
Baltimore County dominates Maryland’s top 10 schools of 2025
Baltimore County had the most schools earning top marks on the Maryland School Report Card.
Baltimore City school ratings by the numbers: Scores are trending up
Nearly half of Baltimore City schools earned at least three stars out of five stars in the state ratings this year, up from 35% last year.
These are Anne Arundel County’s newest 5-star schools
The annual Maryland School Report Card ratings allow parents and community members to compare how their local schools are performing.
Maryland’s best schools: See new state ratings for 2025
Search our database to compare Maryland schools and their ratings.
Maryland schools get new star ratings today — maybe for the last time
For the sixth year, the Maryland State Department of Education will rate each school on a scale of one to five stars.
The latest viral outbreak in Maryland schools is yucky but rarely dangerous
There are a lot of cases of hand, foot and mouth disease in Maryland and around the country right now, but officials says it’s rarely dangerous.
Baltimore County gym teacher awaiting trial on sex abuse charges fights termination
Roger Myers filed a lawsuit in Baltimore County Circuit Court against Baltimore County Public Schools and Superintendent Myriam Rogers, contending he officially retired effective July 1.
Furloughed parents are jumping into thorny school debates
Montgomery County school leaders announced major plans at practically the same time many parents were sent home from their jobs.
Happy homecoming, Bowie State. Blexit is here.
The Turning Point USA-affiliated group stopped at the Maryland campus on its HBCU tour.
Ex-Pikesville High principal impersonated in racist AI case settles lawsuit
Eric Eiswert had sued Baltimore County Public Schools and Dazhon Darien after an audio clip made it sound like Eiswert made racist and antisemitic comments.
Will Maryland’s Head Start programs survive the shutdown?
Head Start is a popular free program with bipartisan support. But the federal shutdown could shutter some classrooms nationally.
Annapolis charter school once hampered by Trump tariffs sets sights on 2026
New Village Academy, a charter high school, has been hampered by roadblocks for years. Now it sets its sights on an Annapolis opening in 2026.
Maryland lawmaker wants to reopen state child care scholarships in 2026
The waitlist has grown to more than 2,700 Maryland kids since May.
University System of Maryland sees highest enrollment in history
Enrollment in the Maryland system’s 11 public institutions increased to record numbers.
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