The community school model has grown exponentially in Maryland. But even some of the strongest supporters acknowledge that the rapid growth comes with some downsides.
What started as a health education bill could end up giving the Maryland schools superintendent broad power to withhold funding from school districts who don't follow curriculum guidance.
The school board approved a budget giving all employees a cost-of-living raise, giving all high schools an athletic trainer, and allowing most kids to stay in virtual learning.
Superintendent Darryl Williams’ proposed budget has been lambasted from all sides, with educators calling for more funds and County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. calling for less.
Before David Linthicum was found and arrested, Baltimore County Public Schools closed six schools on Feb. 9 as a precaution. Parents had to explain to their kids why they had to stay home.
District staff say lower enrollment and cost savings justify cutting the jobs, but union leaders and the school board chair worry teachers could lose critical support.
The 24-year-old Cockeysville man faces a total of 11 counts in connection with the recent shootings of a police officer and a detective in separate incidents.