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Luigi Mangione casts an unwelcome spotlight on Baltimore’s elite private schools
The Gilman School, his alma mater, stayed mostly silent as national media descended.
Why John Carroll School shut down and 18 students went to hospital
Officials who inspected the John Carroll School after students reported feeling ill earlier this week ruled out any environmental factors that would have contributed to the symptoms.
Isolated and disengaged: Piecing together Luigi Mangione’s lost year
Earlier this year, Luigi Mangione disengaged. His mother filed a missing person report and friends pleaded with him to return their messages.
Luigi Mangione was Gilman School valedictorian
He went on to study engineering at the University of Pennsylvania.
Judge throws out ‘bullying’ lawsuit against Howard County schools, former superintendent
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 teachers may be losing thousands from their retirement savings without knowing it
Maryland school systems often partner with vendors whose salespeople entice busy educators with free food and promises of financial security.
Why Black parents are reconsidering homeschooling
A growing movement of Black parents are looking to homeschooling to take control over what and how their children learn.
U.S. Naval Academy prevails in race-conscious admissions case
A federal judge upheld the Naval Academy’s consideration of race in admissions, which he said is “narrowly tailored” to meet its national security interests.
Hate crime charges dropped against most Salisbury students in off-campus attack
Misdemeanor false imprisonment and second-degree assault charges remain for most of the defendants, and many trials are set for late January.
Maryland schools will get new standardized tests. Here’s what to expect.
The state board of education wants a more public buy-in and consistent format for the exams.
2 Baltimore charter schools make their case to stay open
Creative City and Southwest Baltimore charter school were recommended for closure at the end of the school year.
How much money should Maryland charter schools get? The debate could soon be settled
Charter schools have to share the cost of special needs students, the state school board said, but may be due more funding.
University of Maryland may halt raises next year amid state budget deficit
The state’s billion-dollar deficit is expected to hit public colleges, said University of Maryland President Darryll Pines.
Letters: Calvin Ball wants people to come together to support Howard Community College
Howard Community College has made significant progress on improving student lives during President Daria Willis’ tenure, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball says.
Baltimore City schools improved again. Here’s how they performed, by the numbers.
More schools earned at least a 3-star rating, up significantly from last year.
Baltimore County’s school board gets new leaders — both familiar faces
Two years ago, the pair was picked for the same positions by their colleagues when they were brand new to the board.
4 things to know about the new Anne Arundel County school ratings
Anne Arundel County is home to the No. 1-ranked middle school in the state.
Baltimore County has the most 5-star schools in Maryland
The school system's report card is one a parent would be proud of.
Howard County schools rated highest in the region
County schools had the highest average star rating.
Maryland’s best schools: See state scores for every public school
Search our database to see which Maryland schools earned a 5-star rating.