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Kat Locke-Jones Maryland Teacher of the Year
Maryland State Teacher of the Year is once again from Baltimore City
Kat Locke-Jones was one of seven teachers from around the state selected as finalists.
Just 7% of Maryland students who take it pass the eighth grade math MCAP.
Most 8th graders can’t pass Maryland’s math test. Can you?
Can you find the area of a cylinder? Solve a system of equations? Eighth graders in Maryland are supposed to know how to do all of that and more.
Library and campus of the University of Maryland located in College Park, MD.
University of Maryland can’t cancel Gaza vigil, federal judge rules
A federal judge on Tuesday granted a University of Maryland student group’s request for an injunction — with a few conditions.
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Federal judge to hear arguments Monday over University of Maryland’s Oct. 7 vigil cancellation
The suit accuses the University of Maryland, the University System of Maryland Board of Regents and Darryll Pines, president of the University of Maryland, College Park, of “engaging in unconstitutional content-based discrimination.”
The U.S. Naval Academy defended its consideration of race in admissions in a nearly two-week-long trial that concluded Thursday.
The Naval Academy’s affirmative action trial is over. What’s next?
The future of the U.S. Naval Academy’s admissions process is now in the hands of a federal judge.
The Naval Academy is defending its affirmative action policies in federal court this week.
Naval Academy argues national security depends on race-conscious admissions
Students for Fair Admissions, which won a landmark Supreme Court case last year, alleges the Naval Academy discriminates against white applicants.
Commodore John Rodgers Elementary School is among the Baltimore schools that offer pre-kindergarten.
How fast can Maryland expand pre-K? The numbers show what’s slowing it down
Here’s where Maryland pre-kindergarten stands, by the numbers.
A police line do not cross tape blocks a pathway near Penn Station.
Harford County school employees charged with failure to report rape allegation
Two Harford County school employees were arrested and charged with failing to report a rape allegation after a student told school staff they were assaulted, the Aberdeen Police Department said.
Anne Arundel County Public School students won't be able to redo or turn in as many late assignments as they once could.
Anne Arundel County students to be held more accountable under new guidelines
Anne Arundel students won't be able to redo or turn in as many late assignments as they once could.
Students at St. Joseph School Cockeysville celebrated their Blue Ribbon win with cheers, signs and confetti.
5 Baltimore Catholic schools among the best in the US, education department says
The Archdiocese of Baltimore schools were among 40 nonpublic schools recognized this year.
Kara D Beverly, a 42-year-old attorney from Towson, is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc.
How Black fraternities, sororities and professional groups build support for Black candidates
Black fraternities and sororities, professional social groups and other organizations have helped establish an infrastructure of support for Black candidates.
President of Howard Community College Daria J. Willis speaks during an event.
Howard Community College board rejects calls to oust president, assails online critics
The board of Howard Community College sent an email to the campus community voicing confidence in President Daria J. Willis, defending her against criticism.
University officials said they will continue to look for ways to build a diverse university community.
Johns Hopkins sees ‘significant setback’ as diversity of incoming class drops sharply
Johns Hopkins University shared socioeconomic statistics and self-reported racial and ethnic identities of this year’s incoming first-year undergraduates.
Cari Sullivan decided to pull her son from kindergarten six weeks in and re-enroll him in pre-K. She doesn't regret it.
Too soon for kindergarten? A guide for families considering redshirting
Parents in the Baltimore area encourage each other to consider “red shirting,” or delaying kindergarten for one year. Here’s how it works.
Baltimore County Public Schools are among those using artificial intelligence gun-detection systems.
How do Maryland schools stop guns from getting inside?
Maryland school districts have invested in more staff and more weapon-detection technology to prevent violence.
Headshot of Darryll J. Pines
University of Maryland president’s research will be reviewed for plagiarism
The review follows accusations that University of Maryland President Darryll Pines plagiarized a research paper more than 20 years ago.
Hampton Elementary was among the schools in last round of rezoning. This year, 13 elementary schools will have their attendance lines redrawn.
Baltimore County students are being moved around again. Here’s what to know.
Three school redistricting processes are beginning this fall in Baltimore County.
Library and campus of the University of Maryland located in College Park, MD.
Students sue University of Maryland over canceled Gaza vigil
A student group is alleging in a federal lawsuit that the University of Maryland has violated its First Amendment rights.
Illustration of a school sign with bullet holes.
When I was a student, school shootings were rare. As a teacher, they were expected.
School shootings have become more widespread and expected across America than in previous generations.
An anti-affirmative action group that won a landmark 2023 Supreme Court decision sued the Naval Academy for considering race in its admissions.
Naval Academy on trial over race in admissions: What you should know
The case marks latest effort by Students for Fair Admissions to eliminate race-conscious policies in higher education.
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