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The latest from Kristen Griffith
Parents are pushing back against classroom laptops in Baltimore County schools
A group of parents want to reduce how much time students spend on laptops.
Maryland school test scores: See how your school performed on the MCAP in 2026
Statewide scores have hardly budged since last year.
Baltimore County schools improve test scores for a third year but still trail the state
English proficiency on the MCAP stands at 46.1% in Baltimore County, while math proficiency is at 21.9% — both below statewide averages.
A Democrat and Republican are teaming up for a nonpartisan race
Democrat Lisa Maisano and Republican Julie Walsh are pitching themselves as a bipartisan slate for Carroll County school board who can steer the conversation away from national politics and back to local issues.
Harford’s new schools chief has one big job: Bring a divided community together
Dyann Mack, a lifelong Harford resident and 30-year veteran of the school system, is determined to put the focus back on what’s happening in the classroom.
United Way of Central Maryland faces $3 million deficit
The organization is behind on grant payments to local nonprofits due to “cash flow timing,” its CEO said.
New Baltimore County superintendent to be among highest paid in the state
A lot of what’s in William “Bill” Heiser’s contract is similar to his predecessor’s. But there’s a slight difference in the salary and the residency requirement.
What happened to the plan to stop Baltimore County school overcrowding?
An advisory group that would help set limits has yet to get started.
After a rocky search, community leaders ready to back new Baltimore County superintendent
Local groups were not happy with the search process, but the community is ready to support William Heiser.
Baltimore County schools’ new superintendent is Anne Arundel’s Bill Heiser
William “Bill” Heiser, the chief operating officer of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, will take Baltimore County’s top schools job on July 1.
4 finalists for Baltimore County schools superintendent make their case at town hall
Four candidates vying for Baltimore County’s top education job spoke to the public for the first time Tuesday night.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing boater in Ocean City
After searching for about 20 hours, the U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search Friday for a boater who went missing off the coast of Ocean City.
Maryland braces for severe thunderstorms with 70 mph winds, possible tornadoes
Maryland residents could face another round of severe weather Sunday afternoon, with forecasters warning that thunderstorms may bring damaging wind.
Pets rescued after 3-alarm fire tears through Reservoir Hill rowhomes
Baltimore fire crews extinguished a three-alarm fire Sunday afternoon that damaged at least three rowhomes in the Reservoir Hill neighborhood.
Listeria fears prompt Maryland dairy company to recall all cheese products
The Maryland Department of Health is warning consumers that all of Clover Hill Dairy’s cheeses are being recalled after possible listeria contamination.
Ex-Pikesville High assistant principal sues Baltimore County schools over AI deepfake
Kathryn Albert alleges that the school system was negligent in hiring Dazhon Darien, whose AI-generated audio recording tarnished her reputation.
Baltimore County delays charter school opening after calls to shut it down
Puzzle Pieces Learning Academy Public Charter School, a Baltimore County school that was set to open this fall, was on the verge of being shut down Tuesday night.
Baltimore County Schools staff say morale is low. Can the new superintendent fix it?
About 40 employees said they want a new leader who works well with unions, collaborates with staff to save money before making cuts, and who will retain educators.
The only student on this embattled school board is determined to be the adult in the room
It’s not easy for James “Trae” McVicker III to be on Harford County’s school board. But he says it’s worth it.
Maryland tightly restricts who can give medication at school. Here’s why.
The rules are meant to prevent situations like one in a lawsuit against Baltimore County Public Schools.
