K-12 schools

    Baltimore school commissioner resigns after FBI searches site of his nonprofit
    FBI agents on Wednesday searched a building where Baltimore City School Commissioner Mujahid Muhammad operates a nonprofit mental health organization, according to the FBI’s Baltimore press office.
    A man repairs a door at the KEYS Development building in Baltimore on Wednesday.
    Following undisclosed incident, Howard High School suspends its JV football program
    Following a Sept. 25 incident, the Howard High School junior varsity football program has been suspended. Seven players were charged with second-degree assault.
    Howard High School in Ellicott City, Md. on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024.
    The state’s proposed transit budget reveals pain for Baltimore while DC suburbs gain
    Baltimore’s public transit network isn’t expanding anytime soon.
    MTA Light Rail trains traverse the Howard Street corridor in downtown Baltimore.
    Baltimore students blame elected leaders for unreliable transit to school
    Dozens of students joined other city residents at a rally outside of City Hall seeking better public transit.
    Students and adults rally in front of Baltimore City Hall asking for additional funds to be allocated to Baltimore public transit as MDOT officials share their proposed transportation plan on Wednesday.
    Britain’s Prince Edward came to Baltimore just to meet these high school students
    The Duke of Edinburgh’s visit celebrates seven Baltimore schools joining his youth achievement program.
    September 30, 2026 - Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, visits Western High School. The visit is to celebrate seven Baltimore high schools joining the Duke of Edinburgh International Award.
    Why have special education complaints in Maryland increased 200% since 2022?
    Many factors could have led to the spike — including one Montgomery County advocate.
    PGCPS sees progress on bus route delays, but driver shortages and tech failures persist
    School leaders say driver vacancies are down to 41 and ride times are dropping.
    Prince George’s County Public Schools leaders say driver vacancies are down, but acknowledge ongoing challenges.
    Teachers union, Montgomery County schools heading into tough bargaining negotiations
    The union warned of scare tactics as the district faces financial strain.
    The union warned of scare tactics as the Montgomery County faces financial strain.
    How a Baltimore community’s search for a missing teacher ended with news of his arrest
    Hamilton Elementary/Middle School parents were worried about their kids’ science teacher. Then they found out where he was.
    Elizabeth Cook printed out missing-person posters to help search for her daughter's science teacher, Rogie Legaspi. She didn't hang a single one before finding out he'd been arrested.
    Driver in Ellicott City fatal collision identified as Elkridge teenager
    Howard County Police have identified an 18-year-old Elkridge resident as the victim of a fatal single-vehicle collision that occurred in Ellicott City on Friday.
    Howard County Police have identified an 18-year-old Elkridge resident as the victim of a fatal single-vehicle collision that occurred in Ellicott City on Friday.
    Joe used to cry at school drop-off. Now his teachers call him the Mayor of Bel Air.
    Public schools often struggle to fund services for students with disabilities. But at Bel Air Elementary, first grader Joe Hughes has the support he needs to thrive.
    A Bel Air police officer offers first grader Joe Hughes a fist bump as he arrives for school at Bel Air Elementary.
    Baltimore County may stagger school start over three days to help students adjust
    Pending school board approval, students in grades 1-5, 6 and 9 would start on day one. The rest of the middle and high school kids would join them the following day.
    District officials pitched a staggered start for the 2027-28 school year during a Tuesday-night school board meeting. Pending school board approval, students in grades 1-5, 6 and 9 would start on day one. The rest of the middle and high school kids would join them the following day.
    Baltimore teacher arrested on charges of sexually abusing, trafficking a teen
    Hamilton Elementary/Middle School teacher Rogie Bantigue Legaspi is accused of sexually abusing a boy over a two-year period.
    The Baltimore City Public Schools Administrative Headquarters at 200 E North Avenue in Baltimore, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
    Why a Baltimore teacher spent the summer catching sharks with scientists
    Moravia Park Elementary’s Cheyanne Vanderdonckt was one of 11 teachers who took part in this year’s Teacher at Sea program, which is funded by NOAA.
    Special education teacher Cheyanne Vanderdonckt was originally scared to hold a tiger shark, but knew she had to do it before ending her journey aboard the Oregon II.
    Montgomery County schools are getting stricter — for teachers, principals and staff
    This is what needs to happen, says Montgomery County Superintendent Thomas Taylor, if Montgomery County students are going to jump from merely solid results on state assessments to No. 1 in Maryland.
    Superintendent Thomas Taylor shakes hands with John Poole Middle School principal Jon Green after touring his campus.
    Reid Wiseman comes back to Maryland, months after moon mission
    NASA’s Reid Wiseman, a Cockeysville native, served as grand marshal of Dulaney High School's homecoming parade Friday.
    Astronaut Reid Wiseman tosses NASA patches to onlookers in the Dulaney High School homecoming parade Friday.
    Ex-Woodlawn Middle School teacher sentenced to 3 years for sexually abusing a student
    Sydnie Haywood, 34, of Pikesville, pleaded guilty in Baltimore County Circuit Court to nine counts of fourth-degree sexual offense.
    Baltimore County Public Schools recently picked its teacher of the year, Stephanie Gerhold. Gerhold teaches Multilingual Learners at Woodlawn Middle School.
    Britain’s Prince Edward will visit a Baltimore high school
    The ladies of Western High School are about to welcome royalty, all thanks to their principal’s boss.
    EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JULY 3:  Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh hosts young people from across Scotland and the north of England for the Gold Award celebrations for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award at Palace of Holyroodhouse on July 3, 2026 in Edinburgh, Scotland. King Charles III and Queen Camilla are visiting Scotland with members of the Royal Family for their annual Royal Week from Tuesday, June 30 until Friday, July 03.  (Photo by Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
    Want a spot at a competitive Baltimore high school? Start planning in fourth grade.
    Baltimore City Public Schools is the only district in Maryland to offer universal school choice, beginning in sixth grade.
    Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is among four academically competitive Baltimore high schools that require a composite score of at least 610.
    For about $65K, this AI-powered Bethesda school plans to offer 2 hours of academics a day
    The national Alpha Schools network is expanding into Maryland. Tuition will be about $65,000. Starting salaries for teachers could be upward of $100,000.
    Alpha School students are showing the the skills they learned during a CPR workshop.
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