K-12 schools

Former colleagues described Gilliss as intelligent, professional and "just a lovable guy."

A state-ordered review of reading instruction found most places lacked this strategy for engaging students.

The poorest, least well-served communities lose when schools are closed, a former teacher says.

The school system’s budget is 9% larger than last year’s, despite warnings of state budget shortfall.

Baltimore City Schools’ choice program is good for ensuring kids get a chance to go to schools outside their area. But it’s one more choice for parents to make.

The program launched in four high schools that dealt with gun violence near their campuses or involving their students.

The drop in Baltimore County schools matches a trend seen around the nation.

Former Pikesville High School Principal Eric Eiswert is fighting a subpoena for his personnel file, a request that his attorneys describe as an attempt to "harass, embarrass, and otherwise further retaliate against him."

While state education leaders are on board with Gov. Wes Moore’s plan to pause more collaboration time for teachers, which they see as fiscally responsible, some educators are worried about the impact on their already time-consuming jobs.

“We will pause the elements that need a closer look or require laying a stronger foundation for full implementation,” Moore said of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.

Despite the charter's low test scores, parents say the school and its community is so much more than its academic reputation.

The Gilman School, his alma mater, stayed mostly silent as national media descended.

Officials who inspected the John Carroll School after students reported feeling ill earlier this week ruled out any environmental factors that would have contributed to the symptoms.

Earlier this year, Luigi Mangione disengaged. His mother filed a missing person report and friends pleaded with him to return their messages.

He went on to study engineering at the University of Pennsylvania.

A circuit court judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Howard County Board of Education and its former superintendent Michael Martirano, putting to rest a dispute over “bullying” allegations.

Maryland school systems often partner with vendors whose salespeople entice busy educators with free food and promises of financial security.

The state board of education wants a more public buy-in and consistent format for the exams.

Creative City and Southwest Baltimore charter school were recommended for closure at the end of the school year.

Charter schools have to share the cost of special needs students, the state school board said, but may be due more funding.