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K-12 schools

    Commentary: Moore-Miller administration commits to meeting needs of military families
    The administration is moving to help Maryland’s military families overcome a variety of challenges they face regularly, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller and first lady Dawn Moore say.
    Maryland first lady Dawn Flythe Moore (left) and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller.
    Letters: Should Howard County raise taxes instead of cutting school programs?
    Students and teachers in music, art and gifted-and-talented programs should not fall victim to Howard County school budget cuts, a county parent says.
    The Howard County School System released a digital toolkit in which the public can access important pages of the 600-page budget book.
    Sinclair exec, Sun owner David Smith behind lawsuit against Baltimore schools
    Fox45 says reporters didn’t know their station’s owner is financing high-profile suit and station will add disclosure to stories.
    Sinclair Broadcast Group President and CEO David Smith testifies before the legislature’s Joint Government Oversight Committee meeting in this 2007 file photo.
    No time to read Howard County schools’ 600-page budget? Try their new digital toolkit
    The Howard County Public School System released a digital toolkit where the public can easily access important pages of the 600-page budget book.
    Bill Barnes, acting superintendent of the Howard County public schools system, is shown at a school board meeting on Jan. 18, 2024.
    Opinions vary over Pikesville principal as public debates recording’s authenticity
    While public officials denounced the remarks in the recording, users on social media questioned whether it was actually Pikesville High School Principal Eric Eiswert making the racist and antisemitic comments.
    People gather in attendence for the Baltimore County Board of Education meeting on July 11, 2023.
    Baltimore City school board eliminates virtual elementary school
    The Baltimore City School Board voted to scale back virtual learning by eliminating the elementary grades of Charm City Virtual, despite significant parent pressure to keep it going.
    Charm City Virtual parents and students rallied outside the Baltimore City Public Schools Building on North Avenue on Jan. 11, 2023, to protest the proposed elimination of the program for elementary students.
    Maryland doubles down on science of reading with new literacy plan
    The state board unanimously adopted a resolution that will require all schools to have research-backed instruction by next school year.
    ___ works on an assignment in reading class at Montebello Elementary/Middle School on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Schools throughout the state are beginning to shift toward using a phonics style of instruction for reading, which is also known as “the science of reading.”
    Fleeing hate: Trans teacher finds peace in Baltimore after receiving threats in Anne Arundel
    Trans teacher Billie Hoard experienced threats and harassment in the Anne Arundel County school district after some parents and students learned she had transitioned. She said she has found her Baltimore City school to be more inclusive and welcoming.
    Billie Hoard is a trans teacher who taught in Anne Arundel County schools. She experienced online harassment from community members.
    Maryland school delays and closings: Baltimore-area schools closing on Friday
    Many Maryland school systems will be closed Friday morning due to the weather.
    A frozen side-view mirror on a snow-covered car in Charles Village on Jan. 16, 2024.
    Howard County schools need an extra $103.8 million for next year’s budget
    Even as enrollment declines, the school system is becoming more expensive to operate.
    Baltimore County Public Schools investigates offensive recording alleged to be principal
    A union leader says the principal did not make the racist and antisemitic comments in an audio recording circulating on social media.
    The Baltimore County Public School Board logo as seen during a board meeting on 12/6/22.
    Maryland school delays: Baltimore area schools opening 2 hours late or closed on Wednesday
    Due to cold temperatures, leftover or melted snow on roads and sidewalks could turn to ice overnight.
    A man walks down a street in Fells Point on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Baltimore received about 4 inches of snow.
    Maryland school closings and delays: School systems closed Tuesday due to snow
    As snow blankets the Baltimore region, some Maryland school systems have announced they’ll be closed or operate on a delay Tuesday.
    Snow covers cars in Berwyn Heights, Maryland on January 15, 2024.
    Virtual learning isn’t dead yet. Baltimore families beg school leaders to keep it.
    Baltimore City Public Schools may end virtual learning for elementary students.
    Charm City Virtual parents and students rallied outside the Baltimore City Public Schools building on North Avenue on Jan. 11, 2023, to protest the proposed elimination of the program for elementary students.
    From shooting hoops to shooting photos, City College sophomore follows his passion
    How a student re-envisioned his involvement in sports
    Travis Winstead Jr. smiles for a portrait in front of a stone archway that reads "The Baltimore City College."
    No more ‘sexually explicit’ books in Carroll County schools, new policy says
    The school board vote came in response to a months-long campaign by the conservative parent group Moms for Liberty.
    Baltimore County schools chief presented a modest budget. How did she do it?
    Myriam Rogers’ proposed budget will reduce class sizes, avoid layoffs and make progress toward education reform, she said. How she’ll do it is still fuzzy.
    Baltimore County Public Schools superintendent Myriam Yarbrough pictured at a public forum on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
    What makes a book ‘sexually explicit’? Carroll County schools are about to decide
    A proposed policy change in Carroll County Public Schools could remove library books the group Moms for Liberty flagged as inappropriate.
    Books on desk in library at the elementary school
    Baltimore-based author Naomi Winston featured on ‘CBS Mornings’ for her inclusive coloring books
    23-year-old Naomi Winston, who creates coloring books to help young people and others embrace their skin tone, was recently featured on "CBS Mornings" with Gayle King.
    Through a line of coloring books, Naomi Winston wants to create “mirrors of representation” for Black and Brown kids and “coils of understanding” for children to educate themselves about other cultures.
    Anne Arundel County schools launches new multilingual Facebook pages
    AACPS has introduced new Facebook pages tailored to families who speak Chinese, Korean, Urdu and Vietnamese.
    Anne Arundel County has launched new Facebook pages in different languages.
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