From a poor Baltimore school to Harvey victims
Students across the country have really stepped up to help those who lost so much in hurricanes. One charter school in Baltimore stands out.
Baltimore City PS
The weather inside a Baltimore classroom: 102°F
It's too hot in at least 1 Baltimore City h.s. for kids to stay focused and learn. The Baltimore Sun has the story in today's edition.
Balto. City schools could move beyond math, reading
Baltimore City schools will open for students on Tuesday, and the schools CEO says she welcomes a more well-rounded approach to education.
Need or have supplies for students? See Melissa.
A former Baltimore City teacher has established a swap for teachers to exchange school supplies they need for their students.
Obituary: Markel Scott; homicide in Baltimore
Markel "Kel" Scott was shot dead in a rough Baltimore neighborhood, the 4th homicide victim this school year at Excel Academy on the West Side.
Baltimore’s Renaissance Academy will continue
A troubled high school in Baltimore will remain open, thanks to strong and loving feedback from students and the community. And $1 million in cash.
Balto. City restores free bus service for students
Thanks to the Ravens, Under Armour, and gov't officials who have kids' back, Baltimore students will be able to ride public buses for free until 8 PM.
Better to accelerate the gifted & talented
Should gifted students skip a grade? The debate may be a hundred years old. Research has settled some questions but opened others.
Balto. rent-to-own homes have lots of lead
Rent-to-own homes frequently come with lead paint problems that the "buyers" are obligated but unable to repair. So kids suffer.
Balto. teacher fired for using the N-word in class
An 8th-grade science teacher in Baltimore City lost control of her class and used a racial epithet on students. She was fired.