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Special ed and civil rights offices to shift out of Education Department
The Education Department plans to move the offices that oversee special education services and civil rights out of the agency.
Fearing censorship, student journalists sound alarm over Montgomery County policy
Twenty student newspapers in Montgomery County are fighting a district memo that they’re concerned could lead to censorship of what they publish.
Supreme Court turns away free speech claim by anti-abortion student
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a former high school student's free-speech challenge to an Indiana public school district's policy that barred her from displaying an anti-abortion message.
CCBC president announces retirement plans
Community College of Baltimore County President Sandra Kurtinitis announced she will step down, effective July 31, 2027.
MD sees child well-being gains, struggles in education since COVID
The economic welfare of Maryland’s kids has been relatively stable in recent years, though its ranking has slipped, a report found.
Caroline R. Sherman | McDaniel College
Caroline R. Sherman has been selected as provost at McDaniel College and will join McDaniel effective July 1.
UMD lays off 84 employees during ‘period of uncertainty’
The University of Maryland, College Park, announced 84 employees were laid off Wednesday, according to a letter from school officials.
He was ready for a new chapter. Now he’s leading PG County schools.
On June 1, Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy chose Shawn Joseph to permanently serve as the county schools’ superintendent.
Notre Dame of Maryland names new president
Notre Dame of Maryland University named its 15th president after a unanimous vote by its board of trustees.
Social media companies to pay $27M to settle Kentucky school district lawsuit
A Kentucky school district secured roughly $27 million in settlements from Meta Platforms and other social media companies over claims they fueled a student mental‑health crisis.
Defense says immigration case haunted Ian Roberts, seeks probation
Ian Roberts, a former Baltimore educator, is seeking probation — a lesser penalty than the term of 30 to 37 months recommended in federal sentencing guidelines.
What’s MD doing for mental health in schools?
Maryland educators continue to reckon with the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic on children's mental health.
