Students walk out in protest over gun laws
A massive student protest across America underscored the desire on their part to reconsider the nation’s gun laws.
Maryland
More counselors, student voice sought in Montgomery
School counselors provide valuable services for students, including mental health and college counseling. More are needed in 1 Md. district.
Sexual assault happens in high school, too
Sexual assault stats are bad in US high schools, and high school girls are even less likely to report it than older women.
Middle school sub arrested for child porn
A substitute teacher in Charles Co., Md., has been arrested and charged with child pornography involving a middle school girl.
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.
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.