Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Still a Financial Headache
Maryland put out big ideas for improving student achievement 6 or 7 years ago in the Blueprint for Maryland's Future. Local control often gets in the way.
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Glenbrook District 225 Receives Illinois Green Ribbon
The award from the Illinois Green Alliance shines a spotlight on the district's Energy Storage System delivering electrical capacity to the area's grid.
We congratulate the Grounded Class of 2026
Having spent their high school years in the middle of the AI boom, these graduates have focused on more real-world experiences in their lives.
Reading, retention, revenue: Long-term 3rd-grade stakes
As Maryland moves toward a new literacy mandate, we examine a study that tracks the economic impact on students through age 26 who were held back.
Md. schools navigate a 50° temperature plunge
A few school dismissals and evening cancellations across Baltimore and Frederick counties as "thundersnow" replaces record heat.
Family of fallen Ga. teacher seeks mercy for students
A prank gone wrong claimed the life of a beloved math teacher; his widow is fighting a second tragedy: the potential imprisonment of the students involved.
Md. wins standoff over federal school funds
A legal settlement ensures that Maryland’s most vulnerable students will keep their resources after a fight over DEI practices.
Go bags and red flags in California
Wildfire season is here. From “go bags” to alert systems, students share what to know to stay safe and ready.
Schools close Monday after Mich. church shooting
Classes were canceled as the community reels from a deadly attack at a Grand Blanc Township, Mich., church. The FBI is leading the investigation.
Md. district will again cover cost of AP exams
Montgomery Co. will cover the cost of every AP exam for the 3rd straight year, a rare move as states and districts typically only partially cover the cost.