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The latest from Maya Lora
Parents and teachers need state child care funding. So why is the money frozen?
The state projected getting back down to 40,000 child care scholarships by September. But the program is still thousands of vouchers over budget.
Howard County kids lose access to Dolly Parton’s free books program amid funding woes
Each year, the program gave free books to about 2,500 kids every month. It ends after October.
Free child care comes to Howard County for babies less than 2 months old
Early Head Start provides free early learning for low-income kids starting as young as 6 weeks old. It’s a lifeline for some families in Howard County.
With the loss of Blue Ribbon program, Maryland school leaders are on their own
To “return education to the states,” the U.S. Department of Education ended the national Blue Ribbon program. Maryland education leaders need to find a new way to honor their shining schools.
‘Pandemic babies’ are off to school. Their early isolation has led to some struggles.
In a major pandemic milestone, the babies born during the early days of COVID-19 are finally old enough to start school.
Some say this nun created a ‘climate of fear.’ The archdiocese elevated her.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore's newest superintendent has faced years of controversy and complaints over her leadership.
Somerset County is the state’s second-most-improved district for reading
Though making strides in English, Somerset County was one of the worst at improving math.
Some of Maryland’s largest literacy gains are coming out of Baltimore
When it comes to literacy rate improvements, many Baltimore City Public Schools take the top prize.
When an Ellicott City preschool fell apart, its teachers rebuilt 15 minutes away
The faces behind Little Oak Nursery School mostly come from the once beloved, now shuttered Mt. Hebron in Ellicott City where they all worked.
Don’t let tariffs get you down: How to save on back-to-school shopping
This year, Maryland parents may have to say no more often as they crunch shrinking back-to-school budgets.
Mental health is declining for parents. There are places to get help in Baltimore.
Maternal mental health has declined significantly across the nation in the last decade. That trend holds true in Baltimore, experts say
How life has gotten worse for immigrant children under Trump 2.0
As deportation efforts and anti-immigrant rhetoric ramp up, kids are feeling more isolated, losing benefits and risking long-term detriments.
It’s not just childless adults: Kids could get hurt by Medicaid, SNAP cuts
Spending cuts may be aimed at adults on paper, but kids could still end up without sufficient food and health care under the One Big Beautiful Bill.
‘Graphically offensive’ video interrupts Baltimore school board meeting
Tuesday night’s livestream of the Baltimore City school board meeting was ended after a major disruption.
Baltimore City Schools may need to plug an $11 million hole left by the feds
The U.S. Department of Education froze over $110 million for Maryland, including $11 million for Baltimore. Maryland’s Attorney General is suing to get it back.
Howard County parents want to ax pre-K to avoid redistricting. It’s not that simple
Shuffling preschool classrooms doesn't fit in with Howard County's plan to expand pre-K access for high-need kids
Maryland programs scramble after Trump administration withholds millions for schools
It’s unclear when, and even if, that money will get distributed to organizations that support low-income families in after-school and summer programs they otherwise couldn’t afford.
To give kids their best shot, Howard County is backing family-first foster care
The state wants to prioritize keeping foster kids with family. This Howard County program could help.
Only half of kids under 5 in Baltimore can access early education, report says
Researchers say a child's zip code or their parents' income shouldn't determine their access to early childhood education. But in Baltimore, it often does.
‘Justice for the fruit man’: Hundreds rally for arabber fatally shot by Baltimore police
More than 300 people rallied in Upton on Friday evening to demand justice for Bilal “BJ” Abdullah, the well-known arabber fatally shot in Upton by police this week.
