How a fifth grader with autism ended up sedated, handcuffed and in the ER
Hundreds of times a year, Maryland students are removed from school using a legal maneuver known as an emergency petition.
A 10-year-old boy, who is diagnosed with autism, was handcuffed by a Washington County sheriff’s deputy, sedated by a medic against his mother’s wishes and transported from school to a hospital.
Larry Hogan and this Maryland college want to bridge the partisan divide
Maryland’s former governor and Washington College will open a civics center with help from political allies and alumni.
Former Gov. Larry Hogan gives a concession speech after losing U.S. senate seat at during his Election Night Victory Party held at The Graduate in Annapolis, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
How a Baltimore teen is taking natural hair care education into her own hands
Naomi Boldon’s organization, Embold, is driven by her belief that Black girls deserve to see their hair celebrated.
Naomi Boldon's initiative, Embold, started as a school project at age 16.
Teen wounded in Blake High School shooting sentenced to 98 days in jail
A teen pleaded guilty to gun possession and was sentenced to 98 days in jail in connection with a shooting in the parking lot of Blake High School in April.
A male minor was shot Wednesday during a fight in the parking lot at James Hubert Blake High School in Silver Spring, Montgomery County Police said on Wednesday.
College move-in is here. Here’s how to avoid the traffic.
The Banner compiled a list of undergraduate move-in dates at Maryland colleges so you can know when — and where — to steer clear of the congestion.
Students walk outside the Guerrieri Academic Commons at Salisbury University on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 in Salisbury, MD.
Do students have too much Chromebook time? One Maryland district will find out.
The screen time audit comes as parents across the country are revolting over how much of class is spent on computers.
A child uses a laptop.
A Maryland teacher of the year was detained by ICE weeks ago. His day in court is coming.
After more than three weeks in immigration detention, a University of Maryland School of Pharmacy instructor is expected to appear in court for the first time Friday.
Berhanu Kibret, a University of Maryland School of Pharmacy instructor arrested by immigration agents on July 21, 2026, participated in a professional development fellowship for early career faculty members this year.
Howard County wants to add 18 new school zones for increased traffic enforcement
The Howard County Department of Public Works is looking to add 18 new school zones for traffic safety measures.
Howard High School in Ellicott City, Md. on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024.
Head Start gave low-income children a chance to thrive. That is now at risk.
Changes to federal rules could dismantle hallmarks of the early childhood education program that serves 7,000 Maryland kids.
A classroom mostly packed up for the summer inside of the Dasher Green Center for the Community Action Council of Howard County, which houses the Dasher Green Head Start Center, in Columbia, Md. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Trump’s new CDC director is a University of Maryland, Baltimore, alum
Erica Schwartz, who earned a law degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, will lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 15: Erica Schwartz attends her confirmation hearing to become director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Capitol Hill July 15, 2026 in Washington, DC.  Schwartz, President Trump's pick to lead the CDC, would fill the position left vacant since August 2025 when Trump ousted former CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images)
When school closes in Anne Arundel, these day-off camps open their doors
This guide highlights some providers that have previously offered one-day “school’s out” camps to families in the county.
Top view picture of kids standing in a circle on the green lawn and holding rainbow parachute full of colorful balls
A Baltimore mom created a fully outdoor preschool for kids who love nature as much as hers do
At one of the first licensed fully outdoor preschools in Maryland, low-income and kids of color won't be shut out of the benefits nature brings.
Children climb on a climbing dome in Baltimore.
Baltimore Teachers Union demands missing pay for dozens of members
Roughly 60 Baltimore City Public Schools employees have reported being underpaid or say they have not been paid at all since May, according to the Baltimore Teachers Union.
Baltimore Teachers Union members express their disapproval during a press conference at Baltimore City Public Schools headquarters.
Chelsea School, which helps struggling students to read, finds a new home in Laurel
The Chelsea School, a special education institution focused on reading intervention, is moving its campus from Hyattsville to Laurel, raising some concerns about longer trips to school.
The Chelsea School, a special education institution focused on reading intervention, is moving its campus from Hyattsville to Laurel.
Johns Hopkins president helped craft Trump’s new higher education framework
Ron Daniels, the longtime leader of Johns Hopkins University, helped the Trump administration craft its new higher education call to action
Ronald J. Daniels, President Johns Hopkins participates in a panel discussion on funding and research for Maryland based Universities at Impact Maryland at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore.
Bel Air deacon, former Catholic school teacher charged with soliciting minor
Kenneth Goedeke has taught religion and worked in schools for over a decade.
Kenneth Goedeke was most recently around students at The John Carroll School in Bel Air, where he worked until February of this year.
Parents are pushing back against classroom laptops in Baltimore County schools
A group of parents want to reduce how much time students spend on laptops.
A group of parents want to reduce how much time students spend on laptops. From left; James Frank, Manju Holmes and Amanda Garratt.
ICE arrests of two Baltimore academics shake Maryland universities
The recent arrests of the two Baltimore academics by federal immigration enforcement officials have roiled two university systems in Maryland that have robust networks of international faculty, researchers and students.
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Ex-Pikesville athletic director at center of AI case pleads guilty to child sex crime
A man who used artificial intelligence to impersonate the principal of Pikesville High School and damage his reputation admitted Tuesday to sexually exploiting five children and faces up to 30 years in federal prison.
Dazhon Darien arrives for a hearing in 2025 at the Baltimore County Courts Building in Towson.
Why have Maryland’s school test scores stalled?
Maryland posted lackluster scores on the annual standardized tests, but experts say they expect greater improvement in years to come and the results are in keeping with the national trend.
DECEMBER 11, 2025 - Students in Yongsul Cho's Algebra I class at Greenbelt Middle School complete function problems during their daily class.
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