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K-12 schools

    A bucket for a bathroom? Baltimore County schools investigate strange message
    “The school system does not utilize buckets,” an administrator quickly clarified.
    Lockers in the hallway outside Damien Ford’s Baltimore School for The Arts classroom on Dec. 21, 2022. Ford teaches an African American Literature class where shows his students comparisons between Lauryn Hill lyrics and the work of Zora Neal Hurston.
    Howard schools had 28 incidents of discrimination against Jewish students, federal investigation finds
    The U.S. Department of Education and the Howard County Public School System have reached an agreement on how to resolve antisemitic harassment in the county schools.
    At least 28 incidents of alleged antisemitic activities across Howard County Public Schools occurred during the past two academic years, according to a newly released investigation by the U.S Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.
    Justice reform, health and housing equity top Maryland Black Caucus’ priorities
    The caucus already flagged one component of Gov. Wes Moore’s budget proposal — unveiled the day before — that gives them pause: freezing the amount of money going to community schools that serve high-need neighborhoods.
    Del. Jheanelle Wilkins, a Montgomery County Democrat, leads a press conference for the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 in Annapolis.
    Howard County schools could add jobs next year. Will it work?
    Some education advocates commended the budget Superintendent Bill Barnes proposed, but other questioned whether adding certain jobs would work as intended.
    The Howard County Board of Education office on Thursday Jan. 9, 2025.
    What Gov. Moore’s budget means for Maryland schools
    The governor has proposed scaling back and delaying key parts of Maryland’s education reform plan.
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore proposed his budget Wednesday, spelling out changes schools can expect in the coming year.
    Baltimore City’s school board votes to close its smallest elementary school
    The Baltimore City school board voted to close Edgewood Elementary School Tuesday night, a decision that will impact 134 students.
    The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners comes to order at their headquarters on North Ave. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
    Baltimore County superintendent details $2.9 billion budget
    Baltimore County Public Schools’ $2.98 billion operating budget request for fiscal year 2026 is $480 million more than last year’s.
    Superintendent Myriam Rogers presented her fiscal 2026 budget to Baltimore County's school board on Tuesday.
    ‘Significant financial strain’ to force closure of Catonsville Catholic school
    Declining enrollment and increasing expenses at St. Agnes Catholic School in Catonsville led to the decision to close.
    Funding Baltimore County schools could be challenging this year. Here’s why.
    Superintendent Myriam Rogers said she’s making “a big ask” that would keep the school system moving in the right direction.
    Myriam Yarbrough listens during a Baltimore County Board of Education meeting on July 11, 2023.
    Howard County schools chief wants to spend more on special education, security staff
    Superintendent Bill Barnes is breathing a little easier this January as he proposes his $1.219 billion budget.
    Howard County Schools Superintendent Bill Barnes will present his FY2026 operating budget proposal in Ellicott City, MD, on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
    Ex-Pikesville High School principal sues Baltimore County schools in racist AI case
    Eric Eiswert’s lawsuit also names Dazhon Darien, the man accused of using artificial intelligence to impersonate him.
    Photo collage shows Pikesville High School sign with pixellated audio waves in the background.
    List: School closings and delays for Wednesday
    Here are the Baltimore-area schools closed or delayed Wednesday because of this week’s snow storm.
    Crews are still working to clear roads in some parts of Maryland following a winter storm on Monday.
    Cops investigate influencer for ‘disturbing’ post about Harford County school
    Social media influencer Daniel Hentschel said he once thought about being a school shooter at John Carroll School.
    The John Carroll School is a private Catholic school for grades 9–12 located in Bel Air.
    What Maryland parents need to know about snow days
    It’s beginning to look a lot like snow days, with a large winter storm predicted to bring 4 to 10 inches of accumulation to the region starting Sunday night.
    Many local kids will have up to three days to play. Beyond that, several area school systems will pivot to virtual learning.
    Snow in the forecast: Maryland schools closing early Friday due to weather
    Some Maryland school systems have announced they’ll close early on Friday due to the weather.
    Baltimore County Public Schools are installing cameras on all its buses to catch cars who pass by when students are getting on and off the bus.
    Ed Gilliss, former Baltimore County Attorney and school board chair, dies
    Former colleagues described Gilliss as intelligent, professional and "just a lovable guy."
    Ed Gilliss
    Maryland schools need more CRT. It’s not what you think it is.
    A state-ordered review of reading instruction found most places lacked this strategy for engaging students.
    BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 5, 2024: Kindergarten students pay attention to their teacher during an English Language Arts class in KIPP Baltimore on December 5, 2024.
    Letter: Closing Baltimore charter schools harms communities
    The poorest, least well-served communities lose when schools are closed, a former teacher says.
    Academics at Southwest Baltimore Charter School, which the district has labeled “not effective,” has led city schools to recommend Southwest close at the end of the school year. But parents are defending it as their student home.
    Anne Arundel schools chief wants to spend more on special education, teacher planning time
    The school system’s budget is 9% larger than last year’s, despite warnings of state budget shortfall.
    Anne Arundel County Public Schools Superintendent Mark Bedell presented his budget at a school board meeting on Wednesday.
    When did choosing a middle school for my son become the most pivotal life decision?
    Baltimore City Schools’ choice program is good for ensuring kids get a chance to go to schools outside their area. But it’s one more choice for parents to make.
    Baltimore City's School Choice Fair provided plenty of brochures, tchotchkes and anxiety.
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