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    The funds, including $25.3 million for summer and after-school programs, would have benefited low-income families across Maryland.
    Maryland programs scramble after Trump administration withholds millions for schools
    It’s unclear when, and even if, that money will get distributed to organizations that support low-income families in after-school and summer programs they otherwise couldn’t afford.
    Baltimore County Public Schools announced last week on social media, without explanation, that it is changing the way devices will be given to students.
    Baltimore County school district explains why some students aren’t getting laptops
    Saving money, damages to devices and concerns from the community were reasons why some Baltimore County Public Schools students won't get laptops next year.
    A child uses a laptop.
    Baltimore County won’t give some students laptops anymore, and won’t say why
    The policy marks a significant shift from the school system’s approach to technology being widely available and equitable, even at home.
    WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 22: Protesters in support of LGBTQ+ rights and against book bans demonstrate outside of the U.S. Supreme Court Building on April 22, 2025 in Washington, DC. U.S. Supreme Court Justices heard arguments for the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor where a coalition of parents from Montgomery County, Maryland, say that a school requiring their children to participate in classes that include LGBTQ themes violates their religious beliefs and thus their First Amendment right to freely exercise their religion.
    Commentary: Supreme Court’s ruling on LGBTQIA+ books is a slippery, hateful slope
    The Supreme Court’s decision to let Montgomery County parents exempt their children from public school lessons using LGBTQIA+ books is a subtle tool of hate.
    A selection of books featuring LGBTQ characters that are part of a Supreme Court case are pictured, Tuesday, April, 15, 2025, in Washington.
    The Supreme Court sided with a Montgomery County parents’ group on LGBTQIA+ books. Now what?
    A parent, an attorney and an educator weigh the court’s ruling and what it could mean for the rest of the nation.
    Maryland’s state board of education approved updates to social studies standards over concerns about growing antisemitism.
    Maryland social studies curriculum update reflects concerns about antisemitism
    Maryland's rewrite was criticized at points for some of the initial changes and for leaving social studies teachers out of the process.
    The library and media center inside Oakland Mills High School in Columbia.
    It just got tougher to ban books in Maryland school libraries
    Maryland’s school board changed state regulations to align with a law that prevents removing books from school libraries without due process.
    Baltimore city bus #54, the brown route, does a loop from downtown up to Hillendale and back again on June 4, 2025.
    It’s not just late buses: Baltimore kids face serious safety risks
    Baltimore students have been followed, harassed, assaulted and held up at gunpoint while crisscrossing the city on public transit to get to and from school.
    Protesters stand holding signs outside of the Anne Arundel County Courthouse on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, ahead of the bail hearing for Matthew Schlegel.
    Protesters rally after Severna Park Elementary teacher found not guilty of most charges at sex abuse trial
    Anne Arundel County Circuit Judge Pamela K. Alban ordered that Matthew Schlegel, 45, of Severna Park, be released from the Jennifer Road Detention Center on his own recognizance.
    The Baltimore County Public School Board logo as seen during a board meeting on 12/6/22.
    Baltimore County gym teacher indicted on 22 counts related to sexual abuse
    A grand jury this week indicted Roger Myers, a longtime gym teacher in Baltimore County Public Schools, on 22 counts related to interactions with two students this past school year.
    The nonprofit Arts for Learning Maryland is planning to convert Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle School in West Baltimore into Dream Academy Charter School for the 2026 school year.
    Have an artsy kid? Baltimore approved a charter school just for them
    Ten years ago, an arts nonprofit launched a popular summer program at Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle School. In 2026, that vision will come to life full-time.
    Sharon Saroff, who has about 50 clients, helps families navigate special needs issues at Baltimore County Public Schools and in other Maryland schools.
    Special education is her top priority. She tries to make it Baltimore County’s, too.
    Sharon Saroff advocates for special education students in Baltimore County — sometimes with attitude.
    Howard County students, parents and community members packed the Board of Education Thursday afternoon looking to save funding for several district programs and positions.
    Howard County school board eliminates third grade orchestra, makes other cuts despite public pleas
    Cuts to the orchestra program were among the difficult choices that the Howard County school board made to close a budget gap.
    Ziggy, a therapy dog with Caring Canines Pet Therapy Program, is pictured on Friday outside the Anne Arundel County Courthouse in Annapolis.
    These cute dogs have a serious mission: Help kids testifying in court
    Anne Arundel County Circuit Judge Pamela K. Alban, over objections from Matthew Schlegel’s attorneys, has allowed dogs to sit in the witness stand with children who are testifying in the case.
    Alexa Sciuto is pictured outside Stemmers Run Middle School in Essex, Maryland, where she is a teacher, on November 10, 2023.
    Baltimore teacher sues state Republicans, Moms for Liberty members, Libs of TikTok
    Alexa Sciuto, an LGBTQIA+ advocate who formerly taught in Baltimore County, claims the conservative legislators falsely accused her of making online death threats toward a Moms for Liberty member.
    Westernport Elementary School Principal Derek Horne leads a group of students to their bus at the end of the school day at Frostburg State University on Thursday.
    Kids who escaped school by boat finally get a field day
    Some of the children are frightened by rain now. Westernport counselor Tessa Fitzgerald invites them to talk about their fears.
    Woodlawn High School senior Sean Marshall is looking forward to graduating and studying cyber security at Coppin State University.
    How a Woodlawn High senior helped boost the graduation rate
    Sean Marshall helped design and fund a student-led tutoring program that’ll live on after he leaves Woodlawn High School.
    The Howard County Board of Education is slated to vote on its operating budget on June 12.
    Howard County school board OKs cuts, eliminates 127 positions to close funding gap
    The Howard County school board voted 6-1 to approve roughly $11.3 million in budget cuts.
    Baltimore County Public School teachers will not perform any work outside of their contractually obligated hours, according to the Teachers Association of Baltimore County.
    Teachers in Baltimore County are stopping their work days on time. It’s a protest over pay.
    Baltimore County Public Schools teachers will not perform any work outside of their contractually obligated hours, according to the Teachers Association of Baltimore County.
    Howard County school bus driver Javion Hinmon waits to depart on a practice route in Hanover last year.
    More Howard County students will be able to ride the bus this fall. Will yours?
    With more Howard County Public Schools students eligible to ride a yellow school bus this August, families can check an online map to verify their transportation for the 2025-26 academic year.
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