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Another Towson University program rejected as ‘duplication’ of one at Morgan State
For the second time in two years, Morgan State University asserted a Towson doctoral program would violate a 2021 discrimination settlement.
Baltimore County school leaders anticipating difficult budget season
Baltimore County Superintendent Myriam Rogers said in a press conference Tuesday that the district is refining their initial plans for the 2025-2026 budget as the state faces heavy constraints.
Maryland’s oldest college honored enslavers. Its next steps: ‘Honest conversations.’
“This is how our community expects this to be handled,” said Nora Demleitner, president of St. John’s College in Annapolis.
Baltimore City school board elects new leaders in sudden reshuffling
The Baltimore City school board will be led by two new members after the sudden departure of its chair and vice chair earlier in the day.
Amira Learning: Grade Five English Comprehension Demo
A demo of how Amira works with grade five students to read and also comprehend the material that they are reading.
Officials investigate alleged hanging incident at Maryland elementary school. Here’s what we know.
School officials and police are investigating an incident at elementary school in Charles County that has sparked concern after a young student’s mother posted about it on social media.
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Baltimore school board chair and vice-chair resign after power shift
Ronald McFadden and Shantell Roberts have resigned amid internal disagreements among board members over Santelises' contract and the board's process for decision making.
Mysterious ‘uranium’ vial at Howard County high school prompts evacuation
A vial labeled “uranium” prompted an evacuation at Reservoir High School in Howard County.
14-year-old turns himself in, charged in connection with Dunbar student’s shooting
Baltimore Police officers said the 14-year-old suspect was charged as an adult with attempted murder in connection with the shooting of a Dunbar High School student.
Howard County schools let us taste test new lunch options. Here’s what we thought.
Complaining about school lunches is an American tradition, but the Howard County school system is looking to make improvements.
Towson University getting cinema, 2-story newsroom, as part of renovation
Smith Hall, Towson University’s former science building, will be turned into a state-of-the-art space for its communications departments.
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3 more Salisbury students charged in alleged hate crime attack
Salisbury University condemned any acts of hate and suspended the students and the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity chapter.
Howard County school board races were ultra-close this year. Here’s why.
Howard County voters had to wait one week and a day for school board election results, with races decided on razor-thin margins.
Howard County school board election results are in — finally
After a weeklong wait, winners are finally becoming clear.
Person of interest sought in shooting of 15-year-old Dunbar High student
“Turn yourself in. We’re going to find you,” Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley said.
Baltimore schools settle lawsuit backed by Sinclair executive David Smith
The settlement doesn’t involve the exchange of money and required Jovani Patterson, the lone remaining plaintiff, to acknowledge the school system hadn’t broken any laws or violated any rules.
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Baltimore schools will spend roughly $50M on intruder locks for classrooms
Teachers will be able to lock doors from inside classrooms instead of having to step into a hallway to lock the door from the outside.
Baltimore Co. school redistricting could get a lot simpler — sometimes
The parent committee will be eliminated for smaller boundary changes.
3 Baltimore schools, including 2 charters, recommended for closure
Community members can sound off at two public meetings ahead of a Jan. 14 vote on the closure recommendations.
At Salisbury University, an alleged hate crime shakes LGBTQ+ students’ sense of safety
The news shook an already-tenuous sense of safety on the Eastern Shore campus.
Fraternity expels Salisbury University students charged in attack
Sigma Alpha Epsilon expelled the Salisbury University students who are accused of being involved in an alleged hate crime, the organization said.
Mail-in, provisional votes will decide the fate of Howard County’s school board
Andre Gao conceded to opponent Meg Ricks over the weekend, but two races remain too close to call.
Just how underpaid are Maryland’s day care and pre-K teachers?
Over a third of Maryland’s early educator families rely on public assistance.
Denied bail for months, Annapolis High graduates finally home after Senior Week assault
There have been lawsuits about police conduct. What isn’t widely known is this message from the court system in Worcester County — screw up here, and you won’t be going home anytime soon.
Howard County election officials continue to tally votes in three close school board races
In the District 1 race for Howard County school board, Meg Ricks moved into the lead over her opponent, newcomer Andre Gao.
5 more Salisbury students charged after man said he was lured to apartment attack
Twelve total Salisbury University students have been charged in an attack, which police said was captured on video, that is being investigated as a hate crime.
Meet the Team
- Liz Bowie, Maryland education reporter
- Jessica Calefati, student success reporter
- Kristen Griffith, educator workforce reporter
- Maya Lora, early childhood education reporter
- Rachel Mull, education editor
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