K-12 schools

    Maryland delays an Eastern Shore school district’s move to restrict young adult books
    The Somerset County Public Schools system is the first in Maryland whose policy would deny students under 18 access to books popular with teens.
    The Somerset County Public Schools system is the first in Maryland whose policy would deny students under 18 access to books popular with teens.
    Maryland now has a minimum salary for new teachers — but pay varies widely by district
    This year, for the first time, starting salaries for Maryland public school teachers must be at least $60,000.
    This year, for the first time, starting salaries for Maryland public school teachers must be at least $60,000.
    Judge rules Harford County schools must keep ‘Flamer’ on library shelves
    A Harford County Circuit Court judge sided with the state school board Thursday afternoon, ruling that a young adult novel can remain in Harford County Public Schools libraries.
    “Flamer,” a graphic novel by Mike Curato.
    Baltimore teacher clears key hurdle in defamation lawsuit against Libs of TikTok founder
    Alexa Sciuto filed her lawsuit in 2025 in Baltimore County Circuit Court against Chaya Raichik, five Republican lawmakers and the chairs of the Carroll County and Talbot County chapters of Moms for Liberty.
    Conservative political commentator Rogan O'Handley, also known as DC Draino, from left, and social media content creator Chaya Raichik, hold up binders with a cover titled "The Epstein Files: Phase 1" at the White House, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Washington.  (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
    Baltimore’s Renaissance Academy, Dallas F. Nicholas are safe from closure — for now
    Small schools are expensive to run. Baltimore just saved two more of them.
    Renaissance Academy, a small Baltimore public high school, evaded closure for now.
    Should AI be used in Baltimore County classrooms? Here’s what school board candidates think.
    The Banner asks Baltimore County school board candidates in contested races where they stand on AI use in classrooms.
    Westowne Elementary students in Catonsville practice reading with an AI instruction program called Amira.
    Baltimore County school board revokes charter agreement with Puzzle Pieces Learning Academy
    The Baltimore County Board of Education on Wednesday night revoked a charter agreement that would have allowed Puzzle Pieces Learning Academy Public Charter School to open next school year.
    The Puzzle Pieces charter school planned to use a location owned by Our Lady of Victory in Catonsville, but it was evicted from the building.
    Baltimore has a demand for its top educator: Give all public schools a fighting chance
    After 100 days on the job, Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Jermaine Dawson responds to feedback with a vision for the system’s future.
    Jermaine Dawson shared what he learned during his First 100 Days Listening and Learning Tour, highlighting the hopes, priorities and shared vision that will help shape the district’s future at Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle School.
    Federal complaint alleges MCPS student faced years of antisemitic harassment
    The Title VI complaint outlines years of reported issues and demands a federal investigation.
    A recent Montgomery County Public Schools graduate faced years of antisemitic harassment, including a telephoned bomb threat immediately followed by the explosion of fireworks outside his home, according to a new civil rights complaint.
    Maryland names 23 Blue Ribbon schools a year after feds ended national awards
    A year after the Trump administration canceled the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, Maryland has again chosen to honor exemplary schools.
    Students at St Joseph School celebrated their Blue Ribbon win with cheers, signs and confetti on September 23, 2024. U.S. Department of Education announced the 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools, the highest honor the department doles out. Five local Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Baltimore have been selected this year based on their outstanding academic performance on national and state assessments.
    Police investigate discharge of pepper spray at Crofton High School dance
    Anne Arundel County schools officials said they have identified the student who discharged pepper spray at a dance at Crofton High School over the weekend.
    Anne Arundel County Police and school officials are investigating a pepper spray incident at a dance at Crofton High School on Saturday night.
    Maryland’s teacher shortage shrinks as vacancies hit post-pandemic lows
    The number of open teaching jobs at Maryland schools fell from a high of 2,145 in 2022 to just under 600 today, state officials announced Monday.
    Fourth grade teacher Rebekah Grossnickle speaks to her students on the first day of school at Van Bokkelen Elementary.
    After failed tiny home auction, the Prince George’s County executive raised her hand
    After a student-built tiny home drew no bids at auction, Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy pledged at least $55,000 to keep it in the county.
    Prince George’s County students built their first tiny home, dubbed Homestead 24, last school year. The fully functional, 280-square-foot home will go up for auction Sunday, with bidding starting at $55,000.
    Montgomery County schools face Supreme Court review over magnet admissions
    The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday that it would hear a case centered around whether Montgomery County Public Schools’ magnet program admissions policies denied opportunities to Asian American students.
    A lawsuit against Montgomery County Public Schools will be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
    Your last-minute guide to applying for Baltimore County school magnet programs
    You have just over 24 hours to apply. The good news is, it takes only about five minutes.
    Westowne Elementary students in Catonsville practice reading.
    Teen shooter who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was a former student, police say
    A teacher threw her phone at the teenage shooter who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school, then tackled and fought with him — likely saving lives before the shooter was shot by a father who followed him into the building, police said Friday.
    Flowers and candles are seen at a makeshift memorial outside Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Ore., Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, a day after a deadly shooting.
    Prince George’s students built a tiny home. Now, it’s going up for auction.
    Prince George’s students built a 280-square-foot tiny home that will go up for auction Sunday, with proceeds supporting future student projects.
    Prince George’s County students built their first tiny home, dubbed Homestead 24, last school year. The fully functional, 280-square-foot home will go up for auction Sunday, with bidding starting at $55,000.
    This school board race is nonpartisan. It doesn’t feel that way.
    A super PAC is spending tens of thousands of dollars in opposition to Brenda Diaz’s candidacy.
    Moderator Sonya Laurence Green, at podium, listens to Montgomery County Board of Education candidate Brenda Diaz respond to questions next to Omar Lazo, right, during a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters at the Montgomery Community Television, Inc. Studios in Rockville on Wednesday.
    3 children and a teacher were killed in Bend, Oregon, elementary school shooting, police say
    A 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher before he was shot by a person at the scene who pursued him into the school, authorities said.
    Police tape is placed outside Silver Rail Elementary school, where a shooting took place, on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 in Bend, Oregon.
    Bryn Mawr School faces bomb threats, lockdowns for a second time in a week
    The Bryn Mawr School had its second lockdown in a week after unfounded threats were called into the all-girls school in Roland Park.
    Baltimore Police are investigating back-to-back threats that led to lockdowns at The Bryn Mawr School this week.
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