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Johns Hopkins University to offer free tuition to families making under $200K
The university will also cover room and board and other living expenses for students whose families make under $100,000.
University President Ron Daniels announced Thursday that Johns Hopkins will guarantee free tuition for undergraduate students whose families earn less than $200,000 a year.
As Howard County school redistricting nears an end, families back a bare-minimum fix
No matter which option the Howard County school board selects, the specter of another round of redistricting haunts families.
A person holds a sign in view of the cameras that reads “Please Don’t Overcrowd Swansfield” during a redistricting public hearing at the Howard County school board meeting in Ellicott City last month.
Baltimore officials propose closing 3 schools over low enrollment, academic concerns
Baltimore City school leaders are proposing to close two small traditional schools — Dallas F. Nicolas Elementary and Renaissance Academy — along with charter Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys.
The Baltimore City Public Schools administrative headquarters.
Howard Community College faculty escalate clash with president
The faculty forum of Howard Community College voted no confidence in college President Daria Willis’ leadership.
Dr. Daria J. Willis, president of Howard Community College since January 2022, is interviewed in her office on the campus.
Hundreds already in line for Baltimore’s child care shutdown aid
Baltimore federal essential workers and families on SNAP can get up to $2,500 a month. Here’s how.
Students take advantage of the nice weather and play outside in the sandbox and on the playground at Greenbelt Children's Center on February 25, 2025.
Perry Hall Middle School evacuated after ‘unusual odor’
The Baltimore County Fire Department is still investigating the source of the odor at Perry Hall Middle School.
Maryland Army National Guard Servicemembers Staff Sgt. Edward Graham and Spc. Sherie Peeks were honored by the Baltimore County Fire Department for their actions during the Dundalk Fire Station fire Feb. 10, 2010. Along with 13 firefighters and EMS personnel they were presented Executive Citations from Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith and also received Hero Pins.
Anne Arundel board members clash over school redistricting plan as final vote approaches
The latest plan impacts as many as 780 students across the South County, a third of whom live in Crofton and attend Nantucket Elementary.
Ashley Eden of Edgewater speaks via video during a special Anne Arundel County school board meeting in October giving parents a chance to weigh in on the county’s redistricting plans.
The problem with Annapolis schools isn’t what you think. It’s worse.
What to do about schools has long been a question for Annapolis. Keeping them from withering is the city’s next big challenge.
Annapolis Elementary is the oldest school building in continuous use in Maryland. It also is one of the most under enrolled schools in Annapolis.
Montgomery County schools offer free lunch, job fair for furloughed parents
MCPS is trying to support parents as they wait to return to work and receive their paychecks.
Chinita Sinkler eats lunch with her son during the MCPS-sponsored “Federal Family Lunch Day” at Robert Frost Middle School in Rockville on Thursday.
Montgomery County schools have a mold problem
Here’s what The Banner found among hundreds of work orders to remove mold from Montgomery County school campuses.
Goshen Elementary School submitted at least 15 mold-related work orders between August 2024 and this September, according to documents obtained by The Banner through a public information request.
Montgomery County teacher’s final ‘Jeopardy!’
The 42-year-old Beltsville resident said his job was great preparation for “Jeopardy!”
Montgomery County Public Schools teacher Joe Evans watches himself compete on “Jeopardy!” during a watch party at Silver Branch Brewing Co. with his friends and family in Silver Spring on Tuesday.
Anne Arundel Community College president retiring after 13 years
Anne Arundel County Community College President Dawn Lindsay is stepping down after 13 years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the school announced Wednesday.
Dr. Dawn Lindsay, the sixth president of Anne Arundel Community College, is retiring June 30, 2026, the school announced on Wednesday.
In a first for the state, Maryland’s school board reverses Harford County’s book ban
Maryland’s school board is reversing Harford County’s decision to remove a book from public school libraries — the first time the state has intervened in a local decision about what’s appropriate for students to read.
“Flamer,” a graphic novel by Mike Curato.
Baltimore students show lawmakers what it takes just to get to school
Members of the Baltimore City Council are shadowing city students on their rides to school to get a taste of the early wake-ups, missed transfers and lengthy rides.
Noah Smallwood, a freshman at Baltimore School for the Arts, shows Baltimore City Councilman Paris Gray a couple features of the mobile Transit app during a ride on the Maryland Transit Administration CityLink Purple on Oct. 7, 2025.
Can this Montgomery County teacher become a ‘Jeopardy!’ champion?
On Tuesday night, Joe Evans’ parents, friends and fellow teachers packed into Silver Branch Brewing Company to stream the episode.
Montgomery County Public Schools teacher Joe Evans reacts to seeing himself in a preview for his episode of “Jeopardy!” during a watch party at Silver Branch Brewing Company with friends and family.
4 things to know about Montgomery County’s new school ratings
The number of schools earning 4 stars (the second-highest rating) increased this year but so did the number earning 1 star.
Walt Whitman High in Bethesda was the top-performing secondary school.
Howard County schools earn highest average ratings in Central Maryland
Howard County Public Schools received high marks on the 2024-25 Maryland State Report Card.
The Howard County Public School System is one of the highest performing school systems in the state.
Baltimore County dominates Maryland’s top 10 schools of 2025
Baltimore County had the most schools earning top marks on the Maryland School Report Card.
Busses parked outside of Hampton Elementary School during morning dropoff 3/19/2024. Timonium, MD
Baltimore City school ratings by the numbers: Scores are trending up
Nearly half of Baltimore City schools earned at least three stars out of five stars in the state ratings this year, up from 35% last year.
Baltimore City school ratings increased this year.
These are Anne Arundel County’s newest 5-star schools
The annual Maryland School Report Card ratings allow parents and community members to compare how their local schools are performing.
Student holding pencil.
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