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Former Mount St. Mary’s student sues university for failing to protect her from rapist
A former Mount St. Mary's University student has sued the university claiming she was raped by a rugby player who had previously been accused of sexual assault.
Students cross campus between classes at Mount St. Mary’s University, a small liberal arts university in the Catoctin Mountains near Emmitsburg.
Howard High School closed Wednesday due to power outage
Howard High School is closed to students and staff on Wednesday because the building has no power.
Howard High School was closed on Sept. 3 because the building had no power.
Notre Dame of Maryland University completes merger with alternative health school
Notre Dame of Maryland University has become the nation’s first comprehensive university with a school solely dedicated to integrative health.
Notre Dame of Maryland University.
Somerset County is the state’s second-most-improved district for reading
Though making strides in English, Somerset County was one of the worst at improving math.
University of Baltimore consolidates majors amid declining enrollment, financial struggles
Ralph Mueller, the university’s provost, said during the announcement that the changes were made with “humility, gratitude and the recognition of serious programmatic and personnel implications.”
The University of Baltimore
In Anne Arundel, Meade and Crofton high schools’ growth stands out on state reading test
“This data is evidence that the work we have done over the last three years is paying dividends,” Anne Arundel County Schools Superintendent Mark Bedell said in a statement.
Howard County schools’ top 10 on state English and math assessments
The top 10 performing Howard County schools for the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) English and math tests.
Lime Kiln Middle School was one of the Top 10 performing schools on the English language arts assessment.
Howard Community College’s faculty secures 3-year contract
The Howard Community College board of trustees and its faculty union have ratified an inaugural bargaining agreement.
Dr. Alejandro Muzzio, an HCC faculty member, holds the hands of his children after delivering a list of the faculty’s demands of the HCCC administration following a rally to support Howard Community College faculty on the school’s quad in Columbia, Md. on Monday, July 28, 2025.
4 things to know about Howard County’s MCAP scores
Howard County Public School System elementary and middle school students once again outperformed state averages in the annual reading and math exams.
5 takeaways from Montgomery County’s 2025 MCAP scores
While Montgomery County students outperformed their peers statewide overall, children in the county didn’t see the same level of progress as in some other districts.
Censure of Baltimore County school board member ‘defies reason,’ state rules
Baltimore County school board member Maggie Litz Domanowski said the state disagreed with the board’s decision to censure her for “rude and disrespectful conduct.”
Maggie Litz Domanowski listens intently during a Baltimore County Board of Education meeting on July 11, 2023.
20 Baltimore County schools improve by double-digits on state test
Twenty schools improved by double-digits on either English or math scores in the county. And results for two nationally recognized schools show they are living up to the hype.
Some of Maryland’s largest literacy gains are coming out of Baltimore
When it comes to literacy rate improvements, many Baltimore City Public Schools take the top prize.
Months after flood rescue, Westernport Elementary goes back to school
Wednesday is the first day of school at Westernport Elementary. On May 13, a flood forced the school to evacuate by boat and prompted Gov. Wes Moore to declare a state of emergency.
Kids play on the repaired playground during Westernport Elementary’s back-to-school night on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025.
Maryland public school test scores: Search to see how your school performed in 2025
Wondering if your school improved its standing? Or which schools have made particularly large gains in recent years? With our searchable tables, you can explore MCAP scores for your local school — or any school in Maryland.
Maryland sees a reading rebound, though ‘alarming’ math gap looms large
State leaders highlighted how students fared on the exam known as the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program, or MCAP.
Bus drivers vote to strike in Anne Arundel — and 7,200 students could be out of a ride
Anne Arundel County bus drivers are seeking better pay and more respect on the job. The vote signals they’re willing to walk off the job to get them.
yellow school buses
Children arrested after fire burns down school playground in Brooklyn
A 12-year-old and a 13-year-old were arrested for “deliberately setting fire” to the Maree G. Farring Elementary/Middle School playground, according to City Schools.
The playground at Maree Garnett Farring Elementary and Middle School on fire Aug. 23. It was rebuilt in recent years due to arson.
Maryland students struggle with math, leaving a generation in trouble
From wealthy suburbs to rural hillsides, Maryland public school students on average aren’t great at math.
Many college students turn to ChatGPT for therapy. Is that OK?
Generative AI, which includes chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini or Microsoft Copilot, are large Internet-based systems trained by conversations with their users.
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