Maryland’s education leaders sought big changes in child care funding — then abruptly reversed course
The now-canceled plans had shocked Maryland Family Network officials, who worried child care providers could lose crucial funding and face staff furloughs.
Maryland will grant millions for in-school math tutoring
The Maryland State Department of Education is launching a Maryland Tutoring Corps program to address low math test scores.
‘Kids are calling BS on school.’ How a planned new charter school in Annapolis aims to fix that.
In the fall of 2024, Romey Pittman hopes to welcome roughly 250 students to the New Village Academy — the first charter school to open in Annapolis since KIPP Academy closed more than 15 years ago.
Banner political notes: New poll; racing board named; Moore picks school board members
Marylanders approve of the job Moore is doing, but not his push to eventually ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035, according to a new poll.
Nonprofit seeks to raise awareness about free summer arts program for Baltimore City kids
More than 500 spots remain open for Baltimore students in the Summer for Arts Learning Academy, which runs from June 26 to Aug. 3
New Baltimore County superintendent lays out goals for school system
“Even though all the students are in the same school system, they’re all individuals with different needs, and so we need to adjust to make sure that we’re meeting their needs,” Myriam Yarbrough said.
Johns Hopkins University and Health System target of cybersecurity attack
The attackers targeted a “previously unknown vulnerability in the widely used software MOVEit,” the letter said.
What’s different about the contract for Baltimore County’s next schools superintendent
Myriam Yarbrough has a contract that’s largely similar to her predecessor’s — but with an added clause on how she’s expected to interact with the school board and the public.
Johns Hopkins pulls LGBTQ glossary offline after ‘lesbian’ definition draws criticism
Johns Hopkins’ definition of lesbians as “non-men” triggered online outrage from both the right and left, labels of misogyny and even criticism from Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.
Baltimore County’s school redistricting process drags on
A board member requested Halstead Academy kids attend Dumbarton Middle School, putting the brakes on approval of a new school boundary map that took months to complete.
Baltimore City teacher workloads are unsustainable, report finds
Baltimore City Public Schools is losing about 12% of its teacher workforce each year.
How Baltimore County’s superintendent salary compares to other Maryland school districts
Myriam Yarbrough, an educator who has served in school systems in Baltimore and Montgomery counties, will succeed Darryl Williams as superintendent in July.
Morgan State’s marching band to perform at Juneteenth concert at White House
The invitations have been pouring in for Morgan State University’s marching band. Members will perform at a Juneteenth concert this week at the White House, and at a D-Day parade in Normandy, France in June 2024.
Coppin State University joins efforts to address food insecurity among students
The university’s new Coppin Corner offers a supermarket-style setup filled with nonperishable foods, snacks, cleaning products and more.
Commentary: Attacks on affirmative action signal economic threat
Legal actions attacking affirmative action programs threaten to halt or reverse the gains in minority business development in this region and elsewhere, says Sharon Pinder, the president and CEO of the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council.
‘This is a really big step’: Howard County schools hold a first-ever ‘Pride Prom’
The 'Pride Prom' event was open to all high school students in the LGBTQIA+ community. Students were encouraged to dress in clothing that they found affirming to their gender and were offered fun alternatives to dancing.
Broadneck High School seniors get diploma from ‘Broadbeck’ instead
The printing company is going to reprint the diplomas and will provide new ones to graduates.
How a Baltimore County high school boosted its graduation rate after a pandemic slump
The county’s School Program for Acceleration and Recovery of Credit program and building relationships with students are what Overlea High School’s principal said contributed to the school’s graduation rate improvement.
Commentary: Goodwill launching high school diploma program in Baltimore
Goodwill Industries will bring its Excel Center program to Baltimore this fall, providing an opportunity for adults without high school diplomas to earn one, Lisa Rusyniak, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, says.
Parent sues to stop sale of Baltimore County’s Oldfields School
The suit seeks a temporary restraining order to prevent the Oldfields School board from selling the land to Garrison Forest School.
