Md.'s Hogan on education in State of the State
Charter school reform and legislation that would give people who contribute to private schools a tax credit led the new governor's education agenda.
School News
From the roof, Santa prays school won't close this year
Some Catholic schools in Chicago will close no matter what. But at least one is trying to save itself from being shuttered. Santa could help.
Post-Labor Day school start battle revs up again
As the Maryland comptroller picks up the drive to have schools start after Labor Day, we wonder how serious the question might be.
Boards hope to move on after less-than-perfect past
School boards often disagree amongst themselves about key issues. Sometimes it gets personal. We hope this can change.
Outdoor programs give at-risk youth a 2nd chance
Alternative school is sometimes needed for at-risk youth, but the programs offered in these schools are aimed at helping those kids.
SUV crashes into Baltimore school cafeteria
After an SUV crashed into a Maryland high school, classes were canceled so the facilities team could "reconfigure" the cafeteria.
New IL school report cards may be more informative
New report cards for Illinois schools emphasize college attendance and preparedness along with graduation.
Annie E Casey Foundation's 2-generation poverty plan
A serious look at poverty and how it affects schools (and a possible path to a solution) comes from a Baltimore-based foundation.
Wash. state to cap class size
Voters narrowly approved a ballot initiative in Washington state that will require schools to reduce class sizes to predefined hard caps.
6 Baltimore schools may close in June
Baltimore City may close 6 neighborhood schools. It might save a few dollars, or it might very well destroy some poor communities.