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5 more Salisbury students charged after man said he was lured to apartment attack
Twelve total Salisbury University students have been charged in an attack, which police said was captured on video, that is being investigated as a hate crime.
Salisbury University in 2022.
Raised in the era of Trump politics, young voters never envisioned a Harris win
Unlike the first time Donald Trump won the presidency, the mood on college campuses in deep blue Baltimore is more or less business as usual.
Trump Harris young voters
A graduate is suing Howard County schools’ former superintendent over ‘bullying’
A handshake between a matriculating senior and former superintendent Michael Martirano lasted mere seconds, but is now the subject of a potentially costly lawsuit for the Howard County Board of Education.
Howard County Public School System Superintendent Michael Martirano takes questions at a press conference on Aug. 30, 2023 about issues with school buses during the first week of school.
Anne Arundel County school board likely to retain four of seven elected members
In Anne Arundel County’s school board race, four of the seven board members appeared to have won re-election, ensuring the county’s superintendent will likely continue to have the board’s support.
Chuck Yocum and Erica McFarland, candidates for the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County, District 3, participate in a debate at the Riviera Beach Library.
Howard County school board races could be decided by razor-thin margins
In two races, candidates lead by just a few dozen votes.
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Malveaux and Zihmer lead Carroll County school board race
Both candidates are endorsed by Republican groups in the nonpartisan race.
Carroll County School Board Candidate Kristen E. Zihmer (right) listens to a response by candidate Greg Malveaux (center right) during a candidate forum held on October 17th, 2024 in Eldersburg, MD.
Baltimore County begins $250 fines for drivers who pass stopped school buses
About 80,000 students ride the bus in Baltimore County, and the system has nearly 1,000 buses.
Thousands of drivers have been given warning citations for illegally passing buses since the start of the school year.
How redistricting sowed division in one Baltimore County school
The strife is a window into the growing pains after redrawing school attendance boundaries — something Baltimore County does frequently.
Redistricting brought more than 200 new students to Summit Park Elementary. Now some parents are saying violence has increased, while new parents report their kids are being bullied.
Addressing youth voting one concert at a time
#iVoted, which works in conjunction with Johns Hopkins University’s SNF Agora Institute, produces free concerts as an incentive to get young people to vote.
Singer Beyonce performs at the Staples Center on July 13, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
What a Howard County school board race says about the politics of education
The culture wars infiltrating public schools all over the country are creeping into Maryland. That’s became especially apparent in this race.
Maryland wants to expand its pre-K options. Here’s how to pick the best one.
Maryland is dead-set on getting more kids in pre-K — specifically in programs with highly skilled teachers and age-appropriate academic standards.
Berol Dewdney, center, speaks with Joshua, a pre-kindergarten student in her class at Commodore John Rodgers Elementary School on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
Maryland college changes logo, citing ‘difficult to read’ cursive
A “highly stylized” version of George Washington’s signature has been replaced — at least in part because it was difficult to read for prospective students.
Campus photos of Washington College, in Kent County.
West Point welcomed Elon Musk, while Annapolis canceled a Trump critic. What’s the difference?
Where was the outrage when Elon Musk, weirdly dancing supporter of former President Donald Trump, spoke at West Point? It’s a stunning contrast to the cancellation of a lecture by historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a Trump critic, at the Naval Academy.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk appeared in a private talk with cadets in August, despite his active campaign to support former President Donald Trump's campaign to regain the White House.
Commentary: Let’s choose a teacher as our next vice president
I was excited when presidential candidate Kamala Harris chose Tim Walz, once a teacher, as her running mate. As a former teacher myself, I instinctively trust educators.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, center, hugs his children during the final day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Ill.
Governor orders Maryland agencies to review how student crime information is shared
The order follows murder charges against a Howard High School student with a prior criminal record.
iMPACT Maryland Gov. Wes Moore
Kids and adults are divided on whether cellphones should be allowed in Howard County schools
Howard County Public Schools has joined a local and national and national movement to crack down on students’ phone use in classrooms.
Howard County surveyed families, staff and students to inform a new policy on when it’s OK for students to use their phones during the school day.
Fallout from student’s arrest continues: Howard County lays out new policies
The Howard County Board of Education met publicly for the first time since a 17-year-old student at Howard High School was charged with the murder of a 26-year-old man.
The safety policy changes come after a Howard High School student with a prior criminal record was charged with first-degree murder.
How partisan politics infiltrated Maryland school board races
Partisan politics are creeping into Maryland school board races.
Carroll County School Board Candidate Kristen E. Zihmer (right) listens to a response by candidate Greg Malveaux (center right) during a candidate forum held on October 17th, 2024 in Eldersburg, MD.
Woman who says Anne Arundel school board candidate abused her comes forward
“I am tired of hiding,” said the woman, who testified against Chuck Yocum in court 30 years ago.
Chuck Yocum, a candidate for the Board of Education of Anne Arundel County, District 3, speaks during a debate with his opponent Erica McFarland.
What to know about Howard County school board candidates
Five seats are up for grabs. Here’s where the candidates stand on issues like cellphones and building new schools.
Five seats are up for grabs on Howard County’s Board of Education.
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