Back-to-school picnics in Hagerstown, Naperville
Back-to-school picnics are a great way to bring communities together to celebrate all the good things happening in our schools.
Maryland
Finalists for 2015-16 Md. Teacher of the Year
The Md. State Dept. of Education announced 7 finalists for this school year's Teacher of the Year. Here are the names.
Scathing critique of a testing company in Md.
The Md. comptroller let it be known at a Board of Public Works meeting that he finds the quality of certain Pearson-developed tests scandalous.
Md. state superintendent of schools resigns
The Maryland state superintendent of schools, Lillian Lowery, abruptly announced her resignation on Aug 28.
Lauryn’s Law will train counselors about suicide
Gov Larry Hogan signed Lauryn's Law, requiring counselors in Md. schools to receive training in mental health & suicide prevention. The state joins 22 others.
Comptroller might ask governor to order schools to start after Labor Day
We can't support continued efforts on the part of some Md. policymakers to force public schools in the state to start after Labor Day.
Concussion rule changes favored in 1 Md. county
A look at new rules for concussion management for athletes in Anne Arundel County, Md., leaves us wondering if we're still missing the big picture when it comes to football and brain injuries.