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. 

Interim superintendent selected to steer MCPS through transition phase

School board members with Montgomery County Public Schools will vote to appoint an interim superintendent Tuesday, days after the district parted ways with Dr. Monifa McKnight.

Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight and MCPS part ways

Nearly two weeks after being asked to resign, Dr. Monifa McKnight agreed mutually with Montgomery County Board of Education to separate, effective Feb. 2.

Man in van arrested for allegedly exposing himself near University of Maryland students

A Clarksburg man accused of exposing himself near students at the University of Maryland was arrested Thursday, and according to police, he's done it on multiple occasions on campus. 

High school seniors in DC area face heartbreak as top colleges reject record numbers

If you're the parent of a high school senior with college ambitions, you know the past few weeks have been challenging with students getting rejection emails from their top colleges and universities of choice.  

Safety summit at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School focuses on recent fights, crime

Parents, students, school leaders, and even county officials met inside Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Monday for what one parent described as a "much needed" meeting.

MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight breaks silence amidst board's request for her resignation

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight and her attorney are speaking out after the confusion and controversy following the Board of Education asking her to resign.

School closures: DC, Maryland & Virginia closings and delays for Wednesday, January 17

A few school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions will be closed or delayed Wednesday after the D.C. area saw its first significant snowfall in years.