Parents say MCPS ignored complaints about principal for years
Dr. Joel Beidleman, the former Farquhar Middle School principal faces harassment accusations by several teachers, students and parents.
MCPS facing scrutiny for hiring familiar law firm to investigate a principal's sexual harassment allegations
Montgomery County’s school board is facing heavy criticism for its decision to hire its own private law firm to investigate a principal who’s been accused of sexual harassment and bullying.
New high-tech 'Blueprint' schools opening in Prince George's County
Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced Monday that six new schools are opening this school year, adding 8,000 new desks for PGCPS students.
Tensions flare at MCPS board meeting as parents and advocates clash over gender-inclusive curriculum
Hundreds of protestors turned out in force at the Montgomery County School Board meeting again Thursday to express their continued demands that parents should be allowed to opt out of certain classes, and books about sexuality and gender.
University of Maryland awarded nearly $40M to fund electric shuttle buses
The University of Maryland has been awarded a $39.9 million federal grant to help transition the UM-Shuttle fleet from diesel to electric, according to an announcement made by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration Tuesday.
Protestors flock to MCPS school board meeting over opt-out policy
Demonstrators turned out in large numbers Tuesday at the Montgomery County School Board meeting over a proposal that would prohibit parents from opting their children out of classes and books addressing topics related to sexuality and gender.
Loaded gun recovered from student at high school in PG County: police
Police say a student brought a loaded gun onto school property in Prince George's County on Friday.
Bowie High School lockdown lifted; teenage suspect in custody
A teenage suspect was taken into custody Wednesday after an hours-long lockdown at Bowie High School.
'Possibly intoxicated' substitute sent home from Magruder High School in an Uber
A substitute teacher arrived at Magruder High School Wednesday morning showing signs of being under the influence of alcohol. Instead of having him arrested, the school said it sent the substitute home in an Uber.
University of Maryland police investigating reports of racism, antisemitism in dorms
Police at the University of Maryland are investigating a number of hate-related incidents towards members of the school's Black and Jewish communities.
University of Maryland begs students to stop leaving weird offerings near mascot for good luck
Trash around Testudo has placed "an additional burden" on University of Maryland staff.
Assistant principal at Leonardtown High School charged with sex offenses
The assistant principal at Leonardtown High School is now facing charges for engaging in sexual contact with a victim at the school.
Prince George's County School Board considers suing social media companies
Thursday night, the Prince George’s County School Board will decide whether to retain counsel to potentially sue social media companies.
Months of racially charged incidents prompts address from Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools is hosting an event Thursday night to address recent incidents of hate, bias, racism, antisemitism and LGBTQ+ prejudice over recent months.
DC Pickleball Team partners with University of Maryland
D.C. Pickleball Team will donate professional-level equipment – including JOOLA pickleball paddles – to Maryland's team in an effort to raise awareness for the sport and make it more accessible in the community.
Former substitute teacher accused of sexually abusing middle schoolers in Charles County
A grand jury has indicted a former long-term Charles County substitute teacher for multiple sex crimes.
Vape detectors being installed at some Montgomery County high schools
Vape detectors will be installed at a select number of high schools in Montgomery County in the coming weeks.
Man accused of exposing himself to women near UMD campus turns himself in
The man accused of exposing himself to a student off-campus on Sunday, and another woman Monday morning has turned himself in to police at the University of Maryland.
Maryland bill requires schools to teach swimming and water safety
A Maryland lawmaker is pushing a bill that will require schools to teach swimming and water safety.
Bowie State University to name theater after Dionne Warwick
Bowie State University is honoring the legendary Dionne Warwick by naming a theater on campus after her.