Maryland 529 Board chairman resigns amid issues related to account calculations

Maryland's 529 Board Chairman is stepping down amid issues with the system that has left hundreds of parents not knowing how much money is in their college savings accounts.

Youth overdose deaths increased by 120% in Montgomery County

A 15-year-old Kennedy High School student was found dead of a suspected overdose by her mother over the weekend. Montgomery County leaders say the issue is becoming more common.

Prince George's County students robbed at knifepoint while getting off school bus

Parents in a Prince George’s County neighborhood are on high alert after students from nearby schools were robbed at knifepoint while getting off the school bus. 

Lawmakers to hold hearing on Maryland 529 savings account issues

Maryland lawmakers are calling for answers after hundreds of parents say they could not access funds in their Maryland 529 college savings account to pay for school expenses.

Deaf student's interpreter lawsuit at center of Supreme Court case

The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could make it more difficult for students with disabilities to resolve problems quickly when they’re not getting needed assistance in public schools.

Montgomery County implements color-coded system for announcing school delays, closures

Montgomery County Public Schools has implemented a new color-coded process for informing students, parents and staff when weather requires a delay or closing, and when a closure might justify a shift to virtual instruction. 

Northwest DC school hosts robotics competition for DMV students

A school in Northwest D.C. is celebrating kids, science, and technology this weekend! The DC International School (DCI) is hosting dozens of middle and high school students from all over the DMV for a robotics building challenge on Saturday and Sunday.

School searched 6-year-old's backpack before teacher shot in Newport News

Administrators at the Virginia school where a 6-year-old shot his teacher last week learned the child may have had a weapon in his possession before the shooting but did not find the 9mm handgun he brought to school.

Video shows Severna Park High School students bullying special-needs classmate

A video depicting a Severna Park High School student bullying their special-needs classmate appeared on the phones of staff and students earlier this week.