Prince George’s schools promised electric buses by 2040. That could change.
Prince George’s County Public Schools could push back their all-electric school bus deadline from 2040 to 2047 amid funding and infrastructure challenges.
Anne Arundel parents, teachers urge school board to restrict AI in classrooms
“Why are we rushing to embrace AI blindly?” one parent asked.
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.
Black students demand change at University of Maryland after racist image distributed
University of Maryland students gathered Thursday to demand accountability over a racist image shared by members of the club tennis team.
Lawmakers announce funding for a new Essex public library
The project’s existing funding commitment, including $7 million the county spent to purchase the new location, totals $9.5 million.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Streeter: What happened with the UMD club tennis team wasn’t a joke. The perpetrators need to go.
COLUMN | The University of Maryland suspended its club tennis team after racist images were discovered in a document they sent to other teams, including that of Howard University. Punishment has to go deeper.
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.
Student journalists were talking to UMD athletes. Then police showed up.
Two student journalists at the University of Maryland said staff called campus police on them after they attempted to speak with football players about the departure of coach Michael Locksley.
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.
Federal complaint alleges MCPS student faced years of antisemitic harassment
The Title VI complaint outlines years of reported issues and demands a federal investigation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
