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The latest from Kristen Griffith
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.
Baltimore County teacher accused of giving students with disabilities melatonin
A parent is suing Baltimore County Public Schools, accusing a teacher of giving her son melatonin without her permission.
Harford County school board selects its first Black superintendent
Dyann Mack, the interim superintendent for Harford County Public Schools, will continue to lead the district for the next four years.
Baltimore County schools need a new superintendent fast — even if it’s temporary
Baltimore County Public Schools is racing to hire a new superintendent within two months following Myriam Rogers’ abrupt retirement.
Harford County schools announce finalists to replace fired superintendent
Dyann Mack and Stacey Gerringer have both worked in the Harford County Public Schools system for more than 30 years.
Baltimore County school librarians will still pull double duty as teachers next year
Board members attempted to fix the problem for the 2026-27 school year by adding 36 teachers to the budget, which would have allowed librarians to drop their extra duties.
Baltimore County’s hunt for a new school superintendent can now begin
The school board voted to hire Ray & Associates to find a replacement for Superintendent Myriam Rogers.
How Baltimore County schools are winning over homeschoolers
Baltimore County Public Schools’ revamped online learning program is helping the district rebuild its enrollment after losing students for the past five years.
Maryland moves to make AI deepfakes a crime after Baltimore County school scandal
The 2024 incident at Pikesville High School showed the law hadn’t caught up with technology, one Maryland senator says.
Ex-Worcester County school official accused of stealing $100K meant for low-income kids
Denise Shorts, the district’s former chief academic officer, was charged with theft, embezzlement and misconduct.
What really happened in New Orleans, according to fired Harford schools chief
Sean Bulson is speaking out for the first time since speculation about his behavior on a 2024 work trip to New Orleans circulated on social media during the winter and led the school board to fire him in February.
