Former Md. dist. supt. indicted for perjury
The former supt. of Baltimore Co. Public Schools in Md. has been indicted on charges that he failed to disclose supplemental income.
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Some Hereford seniors buy drugs for sophomores
Getting e-cigarettes and other illegal drugs is too easy, esp. if one of your older classmates is willing to buy them for you.
US Ed. Dept. approves Md. ESSA plan for 2018
The plan for school improvement under the Every Student Succeeds Act, submitted to the fed by Md., is approved.
Howard Co. rescinds policy to start school after 8 AM
One county in Md. has decided, against better judgment, not to change school start times to after 8 AM. Not the best approach.
Mock interviews ‘flop’ a little at Milford Mill
Preparing to enter the workforce, students at a Baltimore-area high school work on their job interview skills with community professionals.
Kirwan commission issues preliminary report
A commission in Md. has issued its preliminary report about how the state should spend money to improve the quality of education for students.
Tomorrow begins the 2018 legislative session in Md.
The Maryland General Assembly convenes tomorrow for its legislative session this year. Education leads the agenda in some ways.
Lonely at lunch? This app might help.
Bullied students often find themselves alone at lunch, but an app tries to reduce the harmful effects of being an outcast at the lunch table.
It’s cold in these Baltimore schools
Students were sent home Wed., as many Baltimore City schools are cold; heating systems in some of them have failed.
Is February a month for love?
What do we know about love? About Valentine’s Day next month? It’s something on the mind of a lot of students.