Walt Whitman HS student found with pellet gun at school: police

An air soft pellet gun was confiscated from a student at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland on Friday, according to police.

University of Maryland temporarily housing Afghan refugees

The University of Maryland (UMD) is stepping in to help Afghan refugees, but the school's generosity is attracting mixed reactions from students. 

Frederick Co. parents, students focus on solutions after hate crime arrests

Students and parents say the arrest of three students on hate crime charges last week is bringing to light a broader problem of racism in Frederick County Public Schools.

Frederick Co. middle schoolers face hate crime charges

Three eighth grade students are facing hate crimes charges after investigators say they posted online threats targeting Black students.

Threats targeting Black students at Middletown Middle School made on social media

Threats specifically targeting Black students were made on social media Wednesday, causing the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) to respond to Middletown Middle School.

Walt Whitman High School cancels 'Vike-A-Thon' dance after sexual assault allegations arise

An explosive article written by a Montgomery County high school student exposes serious allegations of harassment and sexual assault at an annual school dance in Bethesda. 

Parents concerned after brawl inside Friendly High School

Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) has been tight-lipped about a full-on brawl that took place inside Friendly High School last month.

Prince George's County Public Schools to move forward with alternative school consolidation

Prince George’s County Public Schools will move forward with a plan to consolidate the district’s five alternative schools, despite outcry and pleas to keep the schools in place.

Montgomery County high school student charged with assault of staff member

A student at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a staff member earlier this month on school property.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools to end mask mandate

Masks will become optional in all Anne Arundel County Public School buildings on Friday, Feb. 18, according to the Board of Education. 

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan calls on state to rescind school mask policy

Governor Larry Hogan is calling on the Maryland State Board of Education to rescind its school mask policy, citing the state’s health metrics and vaccine availability for school-age children.

Montgomery County Public Schools plan to expand Community Engagement Officer program

During a school board meeting addressing school security, Montgomery County Public School leaders announced a plan to expand the current Community Engagement Officer (CEO) program. 

Possible changes ahead for Prince George's County School Board

After a summer of turmoil and ethical scandals, a big change could be coming for the Prince George's County Board of Education. 

Prince George's County students rally to save schools

Prince George’s County students fighting to save their school spoke out at a school board budget hearing Thursday night.  

Parents concerned with Montgomery County Public Schools' superintendent search

Montgomery County Public Schools says it will announce its new superintendent on Tuesday, Feb. 8, but tonight, some parents in the county are raising questions over transparency in the hiring process.