Together, the court’s decisions about the two proposals showcased the limits of Maryland’s ballot initiative process and affirmed the sole power of legislative branches to make specific policy — a hallmark of representative democracies.

Free pre-K is on the table for every 4-year-old in Baltimore City.

The latest version of Maryland State Department of Education’s literacy policy gives parents a right to challenge a decision to hold their child back.

Educators say a smooth transition to “big-kid school” is all about practice. Here are five ways to prepare.

The proposed charter amendment known as the Baltimore Baby Bonus Fund is unconstitutional and will not appear on city voters’ general election ballots, according to a Friday ruling from Judge John S. Nugent.

Cara Bean started the nonprofit Erin’s Star in her daughter’s memory to train more survival-focused swim instructors.

Maryland’s budget was prepared to give scholarships to 40,000 kids to help their families afford child care. Less than a month into the fiscal year, it’s already blown past that number.

The proposed charter amendment, if approved, would provide one-time payments of at least $1,000 to parents upon the birth or adoption of a child.

If voters decide the city of Baltimore should give new parents $1,000 of unconditional cash, this is how the program could be funded and implemented.

In the chaos, some families are left scrambling to find affordable child care.