The latest from Kristen Griffith
Maryland wants to turn federal workers into teachers. Here’s how.
Gov. Wes Moore directed education leaders to help displaced federal workers fill open teaching positions. These are their current options.
Baltimore County school board didn’t discuss member’s censure. But the public did.
The rare move to publicly reprimand Maggie Domanowski was hotly debated, despite a vote not to discuss it.
Thousands of Maryland teachers don’t have a license — and are struggling to get one
The number of teachers with a temporary license has skyrocketed in the last five years.
St. Patrick’s Day storms: 58 mph winds, heavy rain, flood threat and tornado possibility
The National Weather Service said the Washington and Baltimore region could experience severe weather Sunday afternoon.
Baltimore County school board censures member for ‘disrespectful conduct’
Maggie Domanowski is accused of using a “tone and manner that was perceived as uncivil and aggressive” during a Jan. 28 school board meeting.
Maryland could require teacher screenings after questionable Pikesville High hire
Legislation would require schools to use a national educator database to help weed out bad actors.
Howard County Zūm school bus drivers vote to unionize
The 300 drivers, trainers and bus attendants work for a contractor for the Howard County Public School System.
Baltimore County schools approve a budget the county executive won’t fund
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier has said, “We just have to say no,” to the school system’s $2.98 million budget.
School libraries without librarians? Budget cuts could do that in one Maryland county
The 14 media specialists on the chopping block are among more than 90 positions that could be eliminated next year.
Baltimore County schools‘ ICE policies scrutinized after teacher‘s alleged threat
CASA held a news conference after a Baltimore County teacher allegedly threatened to report undocumented students to ICE.
Former teacher and attorney remembered for his love of Baltimore and bringing people together
Vincent Andrews died after a two-year battle with cancer.
Baltimore County schools investigate teacher over apparent offer to help ICE
Posts on X allegedly showed a social studies teacher telling ICE to message him for assistance.
Gov. Moore’s Baltimore County school visit was bright, even as budget woes loom
Moore enthusiastically shared his commitment to education, highlighting a $550 million bump in funding for public schools next year. There was no mention of the losses local school system leaders say they will face if the governor’s budget plans are approved.
Gov. Moore has a plan to recruit more Maryland teachers. Is it enough?
Gov. Wes Moore has proposed new ways to get Maryland schools 15,000 more educators. But some educators aren’t convinced the new plan would work.
Suspect in Pikesville High AI case arrested on child porn charges
Dazhon Darien, 32, is now charged in U.S. District Court in Baltimore with sexual exploitation of children and receipt of child pornography.
A bucket for a bathroom? Baltimore County schools investigate strange message
“The school system does not utilize buckets,” an administrator quickly clarified.
What Gov. Moore’s budget means for Maryland schools
The governor has proposed scaling back and delaying key parts of Maryland’s education reform plan.
Baltimore County superintendent details $2.9 billion budget
Baltimore County Public Schools’ $2.98 billion operating budget request for fiscal year 2026 is $480 million more than last year’s.
‘Significant financial strain’ to force closure of Catonsville Catholic school
Declining enrollment and increasing expenses at St. Agnes Catholic School in Catonsville led to the decision to close.
Funding Baltimore County schools could be challenging this year. Here’s why.
Superintendent Myriam Rogers said she’s making “a big ask” that would keep the school system moving in the right direction.