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The latest from Kristen Griffith
Harford school board appeals state’s book ban decision to circuit court
Harford County’s school board voted to appeal the state’s unprecedented decision overturning its ban of a young adult graphic novel, pushing the dispute into circuit court.
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.
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 County dominates Maryland’s top 10 schools of 2025
Baltimore County had the most schools earning top marks on the Maryland School Report Card.
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.
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.
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.
Baltimore County schools to retrain staff after AI gun-detection system flub
Baltimore County Public Schools officials say a retraining is in order after police drew guns on a Kenwood High School student whose bag of chips was mistaken for a gun.
Baltimore County councilman calls for review of school’s AI gun-detection system
Julian Jones wants a review of the events that led to “police officers pulling up on a kid with guns drawn.”
Baltimore County school’s AI gun detection system mistook a bag of chips for a weapon
The false alarm was triggered by Omnilert, Baltimore County Public Schools’ gun detection system.
What does it take to root out fraud in Maryland’s biggest school districts?
Montgomery County’s Inspector General is the only office of its kind in Maryland that acts as a watchdog for its county school system. That could soon change.
Art teachers sue Baltimore City schools, nonprofit for missing pay
The teachers, employed through Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center, allege they haven’t been paid for work they did months ago, putting them behind on rent and car payments.
How a big red school bus could blur the line between church and state
LifeWise Academy is seeking to introduce Christian education programs in three Maryland school districts, with support in Harford County and efforts underway in Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties.
It’s payday. Baltimore County teachers are worried about their checks.
A bumpy transition to a new payroll system has Baltimore County Public Schools staff on edge.
Which positions were cut from Baltimore County schools? The system’s answer is vague.
Baltimore County Public Schools cut more than 400 positions last school year, with most coming from inside the schools. But the system has offered few specifics.
Harford County schools’ book ban tests state law
A book ban in Harford County Public Schools was the Baltimore area’s first test of Maryland's Freedom to Read Act.
Maryland women’s history losing its keeper as heritage center fades away
The Maryland Women’s Heritage Center, a nonprofit committed to preserving the history of women, is dissolving.
Shoppers to close four grocery stores in Maryland
Shoppers is closing its Essex, Westminster, New Carrollton and Waldorf stores.
Censure of Baltimore County school board member ‘defies reason,’ state rules
Baltimore County school board member Maggie Litz Domanowski said the state disagreed with the board’s decision to censure her for “rude and disrespectful conduct.”
