The latest from Kristen Griffith
Fewer Maryland students are missing school after post-pandemic absenteeism spike
Fewer Maryland students are chronically absent from school as the state launches a new attendance campaign.
Baltimore County schools sign on for 3 more years of Talkspace therapy for students
School board members renewed the contract with Talkspace on Tuesday night, extending a partnership that began in December 2023 to September 2029.
After her ‘anti-Muslim’ post, a mosque opened its doors to Baltimore County school board member
Maggie Litz Domanowski accepted an invitation to visit Masjid Al-Rahmah, a Windsor Mill mosque, on Wednesday evening following a firestorm of criticism that led to her public apology.
Last school year was rocky. Harford’s superintendent wants this year to be different.
Last school year was riddled with controversy that frayed trust. Mack is using her deep local roots and long-standing relationships to unify the school district.
Cursive is scrawling its way back into Central Maryland schools
Educators and researchers who embrace cursive say that the skill can help students’ motor skills, improve their writing’s legibility and even help them better retain what they’re learning.
Baltimore County board member apologizes for social media post deemed ‘anti-Muslim’
A Baltimore County school board member apologized Tuesday for a social media post that some critics accused of “promoting anti-Muslim stereotypes.”
Baltimore County charter school survives shutdown threat amid director’s troubled past
Board of Education member Pete Fitzpatrick withdrew his motion to reconsider the school’s charter agreement.
Are Baltimore County schools ready to open? Here’s a look, by the numbers.
Superintendent Bill Heiser gave news media and county officials a rundown of teacher vacancies, completed school construction projects, school bus driver shortages and more on Monday morning.
Can a former soccer star rebuild trust in Baltimore County schools?
Bill Heiser has promised to raise graduation rates and test scores and rebuild trust in Baltimore County schools, where repeated budget cuts have hurt morale.
The first day of school in Maryland was political — until now
For the first time in 10 years, all schools start before Labor Day, ending a tradition former Gov. Larry Hogan began.
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.
