K-12 schools

Harford County families are alarmed at the prospect of school closures and layoffs, as the superintendent and county executive battle over who’s to blame.

Howard County school board members said Thursday they wanted to hold a public hearing and hear from their policy committee group before enacting sweeping restrictions on students’ cellphone use.

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.

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.

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.

Ronald McFadden and Shantell Roberts have resigned amid internal disagreements among board members over Santelises' contract and the board's process for decision making.

A vial labeled “uranium” prompted an evacuation at Reservoir High School in Howard County.

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.

Complaining about school lunches is an American tradition, but the Howard County school system is looking to make improvements.

Howard County voters had to wait one week and a day for school board election results, with races decided on razor-thin margins.

After a weeklong wait, winners are finally becoming clear.

“Turn yourself in. We’re going to find you,” Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley said.

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.

The parent committee will be eliminated for smaller boundary changes.

Community members can sound off at two public meetings ahead of a Jan. 14 vote on the closure recommendations.

Andre Gao conceded to opponent Meg Ricks over the weekend, but two races remain too close to call.

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.

In the District 1 race for Howard County school board, Meg Ricks moved into the lead over her opponent, newcomer Andre Gao.

A handshake between a matriculating senior and former superintendent Michael Martirano lasted mere seconds, but is now the subject of a potentially costly lawsuit for the Howard County Board of Education.

In Anne Arundel County’s school board race, four of the seven board members appeared to have won re-election, ensuring the county’s superintendent will likely continue to have the board’s support.