Montgomery County high schools offering varsity pickleball this fall

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is ramping up its sports offerings with the expansion of pickleball as a varsity sport starting this fall. 

Dr. Thomas Taylor takes over as MCPS superintendent

Montgomery County Public Schools leaders have appointed Dr. Thomas Taylor as the district’s new superintendent.

Maryland parents must accept LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum, appeals court decides

Maryland's largest public school system does not have to allow parents to opt their kids out of lessons involving LGBTQ themes, according to a federal appeals court ruling on Wednesday.

Howard County parents and students protest budget cuts

Howard County families are protesting budget cuts to help save their beloved teachers, staff and school programs.

University of Maryland suspends fraternities and sororities pending investigation

The University of Maryland has ordered fraternities and sororities on campus to suspend social and recruitment activities after the school received multiple reports of unsafe activities.

2 men arrested after racial slurs found in University of Maryland dorm

Campus police believe they've caught the men responsible for a couple of hate bias incidents that occurred inside a University of Maryland dormitory last year.

MCPS board considers program cuts in 2024-25 budget

The Board of Education is actively working to develop a responsible and effective Operating Budget for the 2024-25 school year that focuses on the needs of MCPS students and employees.

Maryland, Virginia have some of the best school systems in the nation, study shows

Maryland has the fifth-best school system in the U.S., according to new research that looks at things like academic performance, pupil-to-teacher ratio and bullying.