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Westowne Elementary students in Catonsville practice reading.
Teen shooter who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was a former student, police say
A teacher threw her phone at the teenage shooter who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school, then tackled and fought with him — likely saving lives before the shooter was shot by a father who followed him into the building, police said Friday.
Flowers and candles are seen at a makeshift memorial outside Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Ore., Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, a day after a deadly shooting.
Prince George’s students built a tiny home. Now, it’s going up for auction.
Prince George’s students built a 280-square-foot tiny home that will go up for auction Sunday, with proceeds supporting future student projects.
Prince George’s County students built their first tiny home, dubbed Homestead 24, last school year. The fully functional, 280-square-foot home will go up for auction Sunday, with bidding starting at $55,000.
This school board race is nonpartisan. It doesn’t feel that way.
A super PAC is spending tens of thousands of dollars in opposition to Brenda Diaz’s candidacy.
Moderator Sonya Laurence Green, at podium, listens to Montgomery County Board of Education candidate Brenda Diaz respond to questions next to Omar Lazo, right, during a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters at the Montgomery Community Television, Inc. Studios in Rockville on Wednesday.
3 children and a teacher were killed in Bend, Oregon, elementary school shooting, police say
A 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher before he was shot by a person at the scene who pursued him into the school, authorities said.
Police tape is placed outside Silver Rail Elementary school, where a shooting took place, on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 in Bend, Oregon.
Bryn Mawr School faces bomb threats, lockdowns for a second time in a week
The Bryn Mawr School had its second lockdown in a week after unfounded threats were called into the all-girls school in Roland Park.
Baltimore Police are investigating back-to-back threats that led to lockdowns at The Bryn Mawr School this week.
A school bus driver let a child off to save a kitten. Calls to reinstate her are going national.
PETA joined growing calls for Cynthia Morgan to return to her Harford County Public Schools bus route.
Taffy Thomas, left, with her son, Alex Thomas, who rescued a kitten in the road.
UMD students storm president’s speech to protest racist image shared by club tennis team
More than 100 students disrupted University of Maryland President Darryll Pines’ Thursday address to protest the school’s response to a racist image shared by its club tennis team.
University of Maryland students protest on the steps of the Thomas V. Miller Jr. Administration Building over a racist image sent out by the school’s club tennis team.
Montgomery County schools report a ‘dramatic’ enrollment drop
Montgomery County schools are educating just under 152,000 students this year, according to preliminary numbers.
Montgomery County schools are educating just under 152,000 students this year, according to preliminary numbers.
Gov. Moore issues new directive on college sexual assault prevention
Amid a national conversation about sexual assault on college campuses, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore issued a directive on Thursday requesting that the state’s higher education commission issue a new set of recommendations.
Gov. Wes Moore asked the Maryland Higher Education Commission to issue new recommendations to prevent campus sexual assault.
Some Howard County students are learning how to garden year-round
Harper's Choice Middle School is one of seven Howard County public schools that has a Gardyn Hydroponic System to teach students about growing their own food.
Celeste Hidey, the advanced academics teacher at Harper’s Choice Middle School, shows the hard work the students have done in their outdoor garden. The garden has fresh tomatoes, flowers and pollinators.
The UMD student reporter who dared to record Rep. Andy Harris — and kept recording
A University of Maryland student journalist targeted by Republican Rep. Andy Harris during an informal press briefing Tuesday said she’ll continue to cover the politician who threatened to have police remove her from the gathering.
Cat Murphy, a graduate student at the University of Maryland and a journalist with the school's Capital News Service, during an appearance on CNN with Jake Tapper to discuss a heated exchange between her and U.S. Rep. Andy Harris following a debate against Democratic challenger Dan Schwartz.
University of Maryland’s club tennis team apologizes for racist programming material
The University of Maryland, College Park’s club tennis team has apologized for players distributing racist programming material ahead of a tournament on campus.
Tennis balls sit on the racket of Diego Schwartzman, of Argentina, during a match against Jaume Munar, of Spain, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in New York.
Student arrested after being found with loaded firearm at Woodlawn High School
A loaded gun was recovered at Woodlawn High School following a “verbal altercation” between two students on Wednesday, school officials said.
A Woodlawn High School student was found with a loaded gun on Wednesday morning.
Baltimore has more charter schools than anywhere in Maryland. Is one right for your child?
Charter schools have more control over how kids learn. But they also have less control over whether they stay open.
A student fills out an assignment for class inside Hampstead Hill Academy on 8/29/22. Monday was the first day back to school for Baltimore City students.
Ex-Baltimore school board member racked up contracts, connections before FBI search
After FBI agents searched his Baltimore County office on Sept. 30, Mujahid Muhammad’s influence has begun to waver.
From left: Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Dylan Rooks, Dr. Stefan Redding-Lallinger, Mujahid Muhammad and chair Robert Salley converse during a meeting at their headquarters on North Ave. in Baltimore, Md. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
How a forgotten illustration led to UMD club tennis team’s suspension
“I don’t understand how anybody could have seen that and thought it was a good idea to send to all of the clubs,” said Benjamin Jancewicz, a graphic illustrator based in Ottawa, Canada.
Benjamin Jancewicz created a graphic to illustrate the confederate history of the Maryland state flag, which was then used nine years later by the UMD club tennis team.
Montgomery County teachers could receive tax credit under new legislation
More than 6,700 employees represented by SEIU Local 500 and the Montgomery County Education Association, the two MCPS unions, live outside the county.
More than 6,700 employees represented by SEIU Local 500 and the Montgomery County Education Association, the two MCPS unions, live outside the county.
The ‘hunger games signup’ for public comment is roiling Montgomery County PTAs
Parent leaders are losing allocated time at the microphone to weigh in on the capital budget.
Montgomery County Public Schools parent leaders are losing allocated time at the microphone to weigh in on the capital budget.
Howard University calls for accountability after UMD club tennis team shares racist graphic
“The imagery evoked a painful history of racial terror and exclusion that has no place in an environment dedicated to learning, personal development and mutual respect,” Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick wrote in a message to the historically Black college’s community on Monday night.
FILE - A sign welcomes people to the Howard University campus in Washington on July 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
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