The state’s public schools have lost more than 11,000 students since last school year, a troubling sign for local education leaders whose funding is tied to how many students they serve.

Montgomery County Public Schools are in for some massive changes. This guide summarizes the school system’s plans, and we’ll refresh it regularly to keep you posted on how they evolve and when the public can weigh in.

Superintendent Thomas Taylor wants to close the Mecca Business Learning Institute, but the charter school’s officials are appealing to the Maryland State Board of Education.

Enrollment for Maryland public schools saw a much steeper decline than early estimates showed.

You can tell kids to stop shouting “6-7!” — or you can lean into it.

The move comes after months of trouble for the beleaguered charter school.

MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor threatened to revoke Mecca Business Learning Institute’s charter if leaders don’t fix problems.

So how does the district make decisions on weather-based delays and closures?

Public school administrators tend to speak their own language. Can you decode it?

The stout, white building off Jerusalem Road sits on what’s known as, somewhat ironically, the “Beauty Spot.” It's actually an important piece of Maryland's Black history.

Superintendent Thomas Taylor warned of hard decisions.

Superintendent Thomas Taylor’s plan includes funding for several major projects over a six-year period.

It took until the second week of November for the bus to consistently pick up Christine Neumerski’s son at their Takoma Park home on time.

“Pay to the order of: The students of Montgomery County,” the oversized check read.

MCPS is trying to support parents as they wait to return to work and receive their paychecks.

Here’s what The Banner found among hundreds of work orders to remove mold from Montgomery County school campuses.

The 42-year-old Beltsville resident said his job was great preparation for “Jeopardy!”

On Tuesday night, Joe Evans’ parents, friends and fellow teachers packed into Silver Branch Brewing Company to stream the episode.

The number of schools earning 4 stars (the second-highest rating) increased this year but so did the number earning 1 star.

Montgomery County school leaders announced major plans at practically the same time many parents were sent home from their jobs.