Maryland basketball star Baba Oladotun commits to UMD
Local basketball phenom Baba Oladotun, ESPN’s 8th overall high school basketball recruit in the country, announced his college choice Wednesday night.
Report finds MCPS spent $1M without Board of Education approval
Just one month after Montgomery County Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor says the system is running out of money, the Office of Inspector General says MCPS violated state law spending some of the money they have left.
2 moms suing PGCPS after students allegedly tied to chairs with bungee cords
Two mothers in Prince George’s County are suing the public school system after a teacher allegedly tied their first-graders to chairs using bungee cords.
Over 40 PGCPS schools with cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Schools in Prince George's County are dealing with a viral outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth disease.
EXCEL Academy Public Charter School closes days before the first day of school
Parents of students at EXCEL Academy Public Charter School say they were told on Friday that the school was closing, just days before the first day of school.
Indian Head Elementary School recognized as a Purple Star School
The Maryland States Department of Education (MSDE) has named Indian Head Elementary School a Purple Star School, recognizing its strong support for students from military families. It is the first school in Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) to receive recognition.
Students evacuated from flash flooding to finish schoolyear at Frostburg State
After students and staff at Westernport Elementary School were left without a building for the remainder of the school year due to flooding in Western Maryland, Frostburg State University has opened its doors.
Montgomery County school closing after more than 60 years
A Montgomery County private school that has been in operation for more than six decades is shutting down, its Board of Trustees announced on Monday.
New program will help fired federal workers find jobs with Maryland public schools
There’s a major push in Maryland to recruit fired federal workers into the teaching field.
Students, families rally against decision to transfer beloved arts teachers
Dropping enrollment is forcing two beloved arts teachers at Wootton High School to transfer. Families and students are rallying against the school’s decision, hoping for a reversal.
Teen connected to closure of Fredericksburg City Public Schools arrested in New Jersey
A juvenile suspect wanted for trespassing at a Fredericksburg high school was arrested in New Jersey on Friday, police say.
School closures, delays for DC, Maryland, Virginia for Wednesday, January 22
Sunday night's snowfall, combined with freezing conditions, continues to disrupt commutes to schools across the D.C. region.
School closures, delays for DC, Maryland, Virginia for Tuesday, January 21
Snow fell Sunday night for much of the D.C. region ahead of a deep freeze Monday, leaving many roads icy and slippery.
Lupe Fiasco to teach rap at Johns Hopkins’ Peabody Institute
Grammy Award-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco is taking his talents to Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute, joining the faculty as a distinguished visiting professor in the fall of 2025.
Maryland lawmaker proposes statewide ban on cell phones in classrooms
Maryland classrooms could soon become cell phone-free zones if a new proposal gains traction in the state legislature.
Snow threat prompts early dismissals: DC, Maryland, Virginia closures & delays
The D.C. Region is expecting some inclement weather heading into the weekend. Here's what you need to know about closures and delays.
Nationals’ James Wood returns to Rockville elementary school to inspire students
Nationals outfielder James Wood returned to his roots Monday, visiting Cashell Elementary School in Rockville, Maryland, where he once walked the halls as a young student.
12 Salisbury University students see hate crime charges dropped in assault case
Prosecutors have dropped hate crime charges against 12 of the 15 Salisbury University students arrested in connection with an October assault in which a man was allegedly lured to an off-campus apartment, beaten, and subjected to a homophobic slur.
Brutal school assault caught on video: Parents demand justice for Maryland teen
A 14-year-old student at Potomac High School in Oxon Hill, Maryland, was brutally attacked last Thursday, and some of the assault was captured on cell phone video. The girl’s parents, demanding justice, are now calling on police to arrest the teenage suspects involved in the attack.
WATCH LIVE: Arundel vs. Sherwood for Maryland high school football semifinal
Sherwood will play Arundel Friday night at 7:00 p.m. in the MPSSAA semifinals.