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Letter: Calvin Ball called for unity at Howard Community College. The faculty union agrees.
After a recent letter from Howard County Executive Calvin Ball called for unity at Howard Community College, the school’s faculty union agrees with the sentiment — and wants to reach a historic first contract agreement.
Letter: Closing Baltimore charter schools harms communities
The poorest, least well-served communities lose when schools are closed, a former teacher says.
Anne Arundel schools chief wants to spend more on special education, teacher planning time
The school system’s budget is 9% larger than last year’s, despite warnings of state budget shortfall.
Johns Hopkins plans to settle in lawsuit over wealthy student admissions
The settlement would not admit any wrongdoing from the Baltimore university, a spokesperson said.
Embattled Howard Community College president backs bill to expand board of trustees
Howard Community College President Daria Willis said she backs a measure to expand the college’s board of trustees even as she tries to move past concerns about her turbulent tenure.
When did choosing a middle school for my son become the most pivotal life decision?
Baltimore City Schools’ choice program is good for ensuring kids get a chance to go to schools outside their area. But it’s one more choice for parents to make.
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Baltimore’s promised school violence intervention program is finally here
The program launched in four high schools that dealt with gun violence near their campuses or involving their students.
Morgan State professor fined for presenting himself as licensed architect
A Morgan State University professor has been misrepresenting himself as a licensed architect for years. The Maryland State Board of Architects fined him $20,000 this month, the largest such fine in more than a decade.
We are the drones. We’ve got a message for you.
Hello, there! We are the drones. We thought this might be a good time to clear up some misconceptions about our recent appearances in the night skies above New Jersey and Maryland.
Maryland colleges warn international students to return before Trump’s inauguration
The president-elect has said he would reinstate the 2017 travel ban barring people from some predominantly Muslim countries.
Baltimore County schools have fewer students than expected again this year
The drop in Baltimore County schools matches a trend seen around the nation.
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Weeks before the Pikesville High School AI trial, drama has already begun
Former Pikesville High School Principal Eric Eiswert is fighting a subpoena for his personnel file, a request that his attorneys describe as an attempt to "harass, embarrass, and otherwise further retaliate against him."
Wes Moore’s plans could disrupt Maryland education reform. Here’s what it means for schools.
While state education leaders are on board with Gov. Wes Moore’s plan to pause more collaboration time for teachers, which they see as fiscally responsible, some educators are worried about the impact on their already time-consuming jobs.
Moore suggests rollbacks to Maryland’s public education plan are coming
“We will pause the elements that need a closer look or require laying a stronger foundation for full implementation,” Moore said of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
A Baltimore community stands to lose its second school in two years
Despite the charter's low test scores, parents say the school and its community is so much more than its academic reputation.
Luigi Mangione casts an unwelcome spotlight on Baltimore’s elite private schools
The Gilman School, his alma mater, stayed mostly silent as national media descended.
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Why John Carroll School shut down and 18 students went to hospital
Officials who inspected the John Carroll School after students reported feeling ill earlier this week ruled out any environmental factors that would have contributed to the symptoms.
Isolated and disengaged: Piecing together Luigi Mangione’s lost year
Earlier this year, Luigi Mangione disengaged. His mother filed a missing person report and friends pleaded with him to return their messages.
Luigi Mangione was Gilman School valedictorian
He went on to study engineering at the University of Pennsylvania.
Judge throws out ‘bullying’ lawsuit against Howard County schools, former superintendent
A circuit court judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Howard County Board of Education and its former superintendent Michael Martirano, putting to rest a dispute over “bullying” allegations.
Maryland teachers may be losing thousands from their retirement savings without knowing it
Maryland school systems often partner with vendors whose salespeople entice busy educators with free food and promises of financial security.
Why Black parents are reconsidering homeschooling
A growing movement of Black parents are looking to homeschooling to take control over what and how their children learn.
U.S. Naval Academy prevails in race-conscious admissions case
A federal judge upheld the Naval Academy’s consideration of race in admissions, which he said is “narrowly tailored” to meet its national security interests.
Hate crime charges dropped against most Salisbury students in off-campus attack
Misdemeanor false imprisonment and second-degree assault charges remain for most of the defendants, and many trials are set for late January.
Maryland schools will get new standardized tests. Here’s what to expect.
The state board of education wants a more public buy-in and consistent format for the exams.
2 Baltimore charter schools make their case to stay open
Creative City and Southwest Baltimore charter school were recommended for closure at the end of the school year.
Meet the Team
- Liz Bowie, Maryland education reporter
- Jessica Calefati, student success reporter
- Kristen Griffith, educator workforce reporter
- Maya Lora, early childhood education reporter
- Rachel Mull, education editor
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