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Chuck Yocum and Erica McFarland, candidates for the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County, District 3, participate in a debate at the Riviera Beach Library.
Anne Arundel County school board likely to retain four of seven elected members
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.
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Howard County school board races could be decided by razor-thin margins
In two races, candidates lead by just a few dozen votes.
Carroll County School Board Candidate Kristen E. Zihmer (right) listens to a response by candidate Greg Malveaux (center right) during a candidate forum held on October 17th, 2024 in Eldersburg, MD.
Malveaux and Zihmer lead Carroll County school board race
Both candidates are endorsed by Republican groups in the nonpartisan race.
Thousands of drivers have been given warning citations for illegally passing buses since the start of the school year.
Baltimore County begins $250 fines for drivers who pass stopped school buses
About 80,000 students ride the bus in Baltimore County, and the system has nearly 1,000 buses.
Redistricting brought more than 200 new students to Summit Park Elementary. Now some parents are saying violence has increased, while new parents report their kids are being bullied.
How redistricting sowed division in one Baltimore County school
The strife is a window into the growing pains after redrawing school attendance boundaries — something Baltimore County does frequently.
Singer Beyonce performs at the Staples Center on July 13, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
Addressing youth voting one concert at a time
#iVoted, which works in conjunction with Johns Hopkins University’s SNF Agora Institute, produces free concerts as an incentive to get young people to vote.
What a Howard County school board race says about the politics of education
The culture wars infiltrating public schools all over the country are creeping into Maryland. That’s became especially apparent in this race.
Berol Dewdney, center, speaks with Joshua, a pre-kindergarten student in her class at Commodore John Rodgers Elementary School on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
Maryland wants to expand its pre-K options. Here’s how to pick the best one.
Maryland is dead-set on getting more kids in pre-K — specifically in programs with highly skilled teachers and age-appropriate academic standards.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk appeared in a private talk with cadets in August, despite his active campaign to support former President Donald Trump's campaign to regain the White House.
West Point welcomed Elon Musk, while Annapolis canceled a Trump critic. What’s the difference?
Where was the outrage when Elon Musk, weirdly dancing supporter of former President Donald Trump, spoke at West Point? It’s a stunning contrast to the cancellation of a lecture by historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a Trump critic, at the Naval Academy.
Campus photos of Washington College, in Kent County.
Maryland college changes logo, citing ‘difficult to read’ cursive
A “highly stylized” version of George Washington’s signature has been replaced — at least in part because it was difficult to read for prospective students.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, center, hugs his children during the final day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill.
Commentary: Let’s choose a teacher as our next vice president
I was excited when presidential candidate Kamala Harris chose Tim Walz, once a teacher, as her running mate. As a former teacher myself, I instinctively trust educators.
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Governor orders Maryland agencies to review how student crime information is shared
The order follows murder charges against a Howard High School student with a prior criminal record.
Howard County surveyed families, staff and students to inform a new policy on when it’s OK for students to use their phones during the school day.
Kids and adults are divided on whether cellphones should be allowed in Howard County schools
Howard County Public Schools has joined a local and national and national movement to crack down on students’ phone use in classrooms.
The safety policy changes come after a Howard High School student with a prior criminal record was charged with first-degree murder.
Fallout from student’s arrest continues: Howard County lays out new policies
The Howard County Board of Education met publicly for the first time since a 17-year-old student at Howard High School was charged with the murder of a 26-year-old man.
Carroll County School Board Candidate Kristen E. Zihmer (right) listens to a response by candidate Greg Malveaux (center right) during a candidate forum held on October 17th, 2024 in Eldersburg, MD.
How partisan politics infiltrated Maryland school board races
Partisan politics are creeping into Maryland school board races.
Chuck Yocum, a candidate for the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County, District 3, speaks during a debate with his opponent Erica McFarland.
Woman who says Anne Arundel school board candidate abused her comes forward
“I am tired of hiding,” said the woman, who testified against Chuck Yocum in court 30 years ago.
Five seats are up for grabs on Howard County’s Board of Education.
What to know about Howard County school board candidates
Five seats are up for grabs. Here’s where the candidates stand on issues like cellphones and building new schools.
Five of the races are head-to-head matchups against candidates with dramatically different visions for the school system.
What to know about Anne Arundel County school board candidates
Five of the races are head-to-head matchups against candidates with visions for the school system that can differ dramatically.
Sonja Santelises, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, attends a recent meeting of the city's school board. The panel has extended her contract through June 2026, taking her leadership to a 10th year.
Sonja Santelises to stay on with Baltimore City Schools one more year
The city's school board voted 7-3 on Tuesday to extend the contract of CEO Sonja Santelises through June 2026. It was set to expire June 30, 2025.
Carey Wright, the State Superintendent of Schools, pushed for a literacy policy similar to one she put in place in Mississippi, where reading test scores rose dramatically.
Maryland has a new plan to get kids reading by third grade. Here’s what to know
The state’s hotly debated literacy policy calls for holding struggling readers back, with some exceptions.
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