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University of Baltimore consolidates majors amid declining enrollment, financial struggles
Ralph Mueller, the university’s provost, said during the announcement that the changes were made with “humility, gratitude and the recognition of serious programmatic and personnel implications.”
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In Anne Arundel, Meade and Crofton high schools’ growth stands out on state reading test
“This data is evidence that the work we have done over the last three years is paying dividends,” Anne Arundel County Schools Superintendent Mark Bedell said in a statement.
Howard County schools’ top 10 on state English and math assessments
The top 10 performing Howard County schools for the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) English and math tests.
Howard Community College’s faculty secures 3-year contract
The Howard Community College board of trustees and its faculty union have ratified an inaugural bargaining agreement.
4 things to know about Howard County’s MCAP scores
Howard County Public School System elementary and middle school students once again outperformed state averages in the annual reading and math exams.
5 takeaways from Montgomery County’s 2025 MCAP scores
While Montgomery County students outperformed their peers statewide overall, children in the county didn’t see the same level of progress as in some other districts.
Censure of Baltimore County school board member ‘defies reason,’ state rules
Baltimore County school board member Maggie Litz Domanowski said the state disagreed with the board’s decision to censure her for “rude and disrespectful conduct.”
20 Baltimore County schools improve by double-digits on state test
Twenty schools improved by double-digits on either English or math scores in the county. And results for two nationally recognized schools show they are living up to the hype.
Months after flood rescue, Westernport Elementary goes back to school
Wednesday is the first day of school at Westernport Elementary. On May 13, a flood forced the school to evacuate by boat and prompted Gov. Wes Moore to declare a state of emergency.
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.
Maryland public school test scores: Search to see how your school performed in 2025
Wondering if your school improved its standing? Or which schools have made particularly large gains in recent years? With our searchable tables, you can explore MCAP scores for your local school — or any school in Maryland.
Maryland sees a reading rebound, though ‘alarming’ math gap looms large
State leaders highlighted how students fared on the exam known as the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program, or MCAP.
Bus drivers vote to strike in Anne Arundel — and 7,200 students could be out of a ride
Anne Arundel County bus drivers are seeking better pay and more respect on the job. The vote signals they’re willing to walk off the job to get them.
Children arrested after fire burns down school playground in Brooklyn
A 12-year-old and a 13-year-old were arrested for “deliberately setting fire” to the Maree G. Farring Elementary/Middle School playground, according to City Schools.
Maryland students struggle with math, leaving a generation in trouble
From wealthy suburbs to rural hillsides, Maryland public school students on average aren’t great at math.
Many college students turn to ChatGPT for therapy. Is that OK?
Generative AI, which includes chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini or Microsoft Copilot, are large Internet-based systems trained by conversations with their users.
Johns Hopkins University loses two top diversity officers
Johns Hopkins University said goodbye to Katrina Caldwell, the vice provost for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, as well as Emil Cunningham, her deputy.
Villanova University president says report of campus shooter was a ‘cruel hoax’
A report of a shooter on Villanova University’s campus that sparked panic among students and drew a heavy police presence was a “cruel hoax,” the school’s president said Thursday.
After 20K citations last school year, Maryland officials urge drivers to stop for buses
Ahead of the new school year, Maryland drivers are being asked to be careful and stop for school buses.
Her son’s scholarship disappeared days before school started. She wasn’t the only one.
The Maryland Higher Education Commission revokes promised funding as students move in for the semester.
Tensions brew over alleged antisemitism in city schools — and who defines it
In an Aug. 12 letter to the Anti-Defamation League, the parties seek to call attention to their own experiences as Jewish families in Baltimore City Public Schools.
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.
Yvette Davids wraps critique of her Naval Academy ouster in praise
On the way out the door as Naval Academy superintendent, Vice Adm. Yvette Davids wasn’t going to let anyone denigrate her institution or those who have made it a success.
5 things to know about the first Marine superintendent of the Naval Academy
Things to know about Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte, the first Marine to become Naval Academy superintendent.
Maryland official says start your school routines now. Here’s what to do about sleep.
After a summer of vacations and late nights, it’s time to set those back-to-school alarms.
Rep. Andy Harris enters partisan fray in Somerset County schools battle
The monthslong tug-of-war between state and county officials has caught the attention of Andy Harris, Maryland’s lone Republican in Congress.
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- Jessica Calefati, student success reporter
- Kristen Griffith, educator workforce reporter
- Maya Lora, early childhood education reporter
- Ellie Wolfe, higher education reporter
- Rachel Mull, education editor
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