Only half of kids under 5 in Baltimore can access early education, report says
Researchers say a child's zip code or their parents' income shouldn't determine their access to early childhood education. But in Baltimore, it often does.
‘Justice for the fruit man’: Hundreds rally for arabber fatally shot by Baltimore police
More than 300 people rallied in Upton on Friday evening to demand justice for Bilal “BJ” Abdullah, the well-known arabber fatally shot in Upton by police this week.
Have an artsy kid? Baltimore approved a charter school just for them
Ten years ago, an arts nonprofit launched a popular summer program at Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle School. In 2026, that vision will come to life full-time.
Your kid learned the ‘science of reading’ this year. Here’s how to help it stick.
Maryland parents play a crucial role in reinforcing reading skills at home.
Kermit the Frog tells UMD grads to hold each other tight and take leaps of faith
Kermit appeared behind a podium on a stage lit in green to mark his arrival at the University of Maryland, College Park, graduation.
Her final assignment before graduation? Beating Stage 3 cancer
Anne Arundel County teacher Kayla Case earned her second master’s degree after battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
These parents are leaving work to stay home with their kids — but not by choice
Maryland laid-off federal workers have suddenly found themselves in the nation’s oldest job: full-time parenthood.
What we know about 36 in-custody deaths auditors say should have been ruled homicides
The Banner attempted to reach relatives and attorneys associated with each of the 36 deaths that the audit found should have been ruled as homicides.
Baltimore kids can’t get to school on time. Here are 5 ways to fix that.
The Baltimore Banner gathered over 100 people to discuss solutions to the city’s transportation nightmare for kids.
Baltimore ‘baby bonus’ advocates hit another roadblock
The Maryland Child Alliance is back to collecting signatures to create a fund for parents of newborns.
6-year-old boy found dead with gunshot wound inside Baltimore home, police say
A 6-year-old boy was found dead with a gunshot wound inside a Southwest Baltimore home, Police Commissioner Richard Worley said Saturday.
Taraji P. Henson wants to boost mental health services at HBCUs. She came to Baltimore.
The Maryland high school graduate and Howard University alumna wants to help Black women navigate mental health services at HBCUs.
Even as spending rises, under half of Maryland 4-year-olds attend public pre-K
Here’s how Maryland pre-K compares to the rest of the nation, by the numbers.
Maryland child care centers in federal buildings face an uncertain future
One Maryland day care's likely closure shows how easily life can be disrupted for families relying on child care in federal buildings.
Annapolis was supposed to get a new charter school. Then Trump took office.
New Village Academy canceled plans to open this fall, blaming tariffs and upheaval in federal funding.
How to get a Maryland child care scholarship before they’re gone
Parents have less than a month to secure state funds that help families pay for child care.
What Maryland lawmakers changed about child care, schools and colleges
Most eyes were locked on the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future this legislative session. Here’s how the state’s other education bills faired.
O’Malley fires up ‘Hands Off!’ protesters: ‘Never gonna give up in this fight for Social Security!’
Hundreds of thousands of people attended more than 1,000 “Hands Off!”-related protests nationwide focused on President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
Port Discovery is getting an upgrade. Here’s a first look.
The children's museum's new exhibits will include rocket launching, fort building and a Baltimore streetscape.
Anne Arundel County to end free pre-K for 3-year-olds
The school system has offered pre-K 3 for the last three school years.
