K-12 schools

A circuit court judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Howard County Board of Education and its former superintendent Michael Martirano, putting to rest a dispute over “bullying” allegations.

Maryland school systems often partner with vendors whose salespeople entice busy educators with free food and promises of financial security.

The state board of education wants a more public buy-in and consistent format for the exams.

Creative City and Southwest Baltimore charter school were recommended for closure at the end of the school year.

Charter schools have to share the cost of special needs students, the state school board said, but may be due more funding.

More schools earned at least a 3-star rating, up significantly from last year.

Two years ago, the pair was picked for the same positions by their colleagues when they were brand new to the board.

Anne Arundel County is home to the No. 1-ranked middle school in the state.

The school system's report card is one a parent would be proud of.

County schools had the highest average star rating.

Search our database to see which Maryland schools earned a 5-star rating.

How many stars did your school earn this year? The answer is coming later today.

School officials say the tool is closing learning gaps at record speed, even as literacy advocates raise concerns about screens.

Although cursive started to disappear from classrooms years ago, educators say there are good reasons to keep teaching it, even in the digital age.

Although cursive started to disappear from classrooms years ago, educators say there are good reasons to keep teaching it, even in the digital age.

Edgewood Elementary’s small size has landed it on the chopping block despite students performing relatively well on state testing.

The principal of Lothian Elementary School in Anne Arundel County surprised the chief custodian with news that school leaders had voted unanimously to rename the gym and the cafeteria after him for his 51 years of service.

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.