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Challenges remain for new Prince George’s County schools chief
Shawn Joseph faces a shrinking budget as he looks to build trust with families and improve math and reading proficiency.
What happens when your child doesn’t get into pre-K at your neighborhood school?
Baltimore City Public Schools prioritizes the neediest kids first. Here’s what else to know.
Will Maryland opt in to a national school voucher program? It’s a risky calculation.
Gov. Wes Moore soon faces what could turn out to be one of the most influential education decisions he makes as governor.
Notre Dame of Maryland University names its first new president in 12 years
Abagail Van Vlerah will take the helm of the private Catholic college in North Baltimore.
Shawn Joseph named Prince George’s County Public Schools’ new superintendent
County Executive Aisha Braveboy named Joseph interim superintendent last summer to replace Millard House II, who resigned from his role following a vote of no confidence from the county’s teachers union.
How a Prince George’s County middle school more than doubled its English proficiency rates
In a three-year period, Andrew Jackson Academy doubled the percentage of its middle schoolers who pass the state English test, skyrocketing from 14.1 percent in 2022 to 35.8 percent in 2025.
The only student on this embattled school board is determined to be the adult in the room
It’s not easy for James “Trae” McVicker III to be on Harford County’s school board. But he says it’s worth it.
Former Baltimore schools employee sentenced to 2 years in Iowa citizenship fraud case
A former Iowa school superintendent and Coppin State University graduate who previously worked for Baltimore City Public Schools was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen.
Baltimore’s pre-K ‘dumpster fire’ is shutting some families out of neighborhood schools
Middle-class families who live near the most popular pre-k schools in Baltimore City may end up shut out of their neighborhood programs.
Even in deep-blue Baltimore, the nonpartisan school board race can’t escape politics
A question about LGBTQIA+ students separated one candidate from the pack.
Loyola University Maryland eliminates 66 jobs amid $20 million deficit
Twenty-nine employees were laid off and 37 vacant positions were eliminated as part of the reorganization at the Jesuit university in North Baltimore.
Maryland tightly restricts who can give medication at school. Here’s why.
The rules are meant to prevent situations like one in a lawsuit against Baltimore County Public Schools.
They respond to students in crisis. Soon, they could lose their jobs.
Parents worry about what these budget cuts could mean for their children, particularly kids with complex needs.
Baltimore County teacher accused of giving students with disabilities melatonin
A parent is suing Baltimore County Public Schools, accusing a teacher of giving her son melatonin without her permission.
Bowie State University raised nearly $130 million. Now it’s planning layoffs.
The university faces an $18 million deficit thanks in part to declining enrollment.
She was her parents’ translator. As valedictorian, she thanked them in their language.
Valedictorian Khatira Rustami honors her Afghan parents’ sacrifices, highlighting the achievements and resilience of immigrant families at graduation.
Morgan State University adds housing for 300 students after record enrollment growth
Morgan State University signed an off-campus housing agreement and expanded another after five consecutive years of enrollment growth.
Montgomery County schools may lose over 400 positions due to budget shortfall
Montgomery County schools will feel different next year after a budget shortfall is expected to cost the district more than 400 jobs.
Class rank is back in Anne Arundel County high schools after 7 years
The district had eliminated class rank in 2019 along with several other Baltimore-area school systems
Baltimore School for the Arts is still picking up the pieces after winter flood
The Mount Vernon arts community rallied around teachers and students who knew the show must go on.
