Baltimore County Public Schools saw growth in student literacy in the latest screening period from September as the district continues implementing a new English language arts curriculum. The percentage of first and second grade students below the 25th percentile in reading proficiency decreased as they moved up a grade level...

A local university broke ground on a building named after a woman whose cells helped further groundbreaking medical studies. Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Medicine named the building in east Baltimore in honor of Henrietta Lacks. Upon completion, the new multidisciplinary space will support various programs within the Berman...

“Having the opportunity to talk to [the schools] firsthand just provides such a unique perspective,” she says. “And I think it also allowed me to add a few more schools to my college list.”

While most 14-year-olds prepare to start eighth or ninth grade, Baltimore native West Muhammad made history when he walked onto the Coppin State University campus this semester as a first-year cybersecurity engineering student. Muhammad is the youngest student ever admitted to the West Baltimore-based historically Black university’s (HBCU), adding to...

When the Ascenders and Panthers face off in the DMV this Friday night, just under 70 players step onto the field with a Division I offer

Located just minutes from I-695 and I-83, Mercy High School’s 26-acre campus is ever changing with Future Mercy Girls in mind!. Since 2014, Mercy has expanded by investing nearly $12 million in its campus environment. The Mercy values, unique offerings, and commitment to campus revitalization have solidified the school as a leader among Baltimore’s independent schools.

Baltimore (WBFF) — Is history repeating itself in Baltimore City Schools when it comes to accusations of grade changing?. For years, Project Baltimore has been exposing grade manipulation in City Schools. And now, new accusations, first reported by Fox45 News, have captured the attention of state officials. Sources have...

Graduating seniors at 14 county high schools will once again receive their diplomas at the Live! Event Center at Arundel Mills in Hanover this spring, with ceremonies at eight other schools scheduled at other venues, Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) Superintendent Mark Bedell announced. The ceremonies at the Live!...

Morgan State University President David K. Wilson has been named a 2024 Most Admired CEO by the Maryland Daily Record in recognition of his visionary leadership. Further amplifying his impact, the publication also included Wilson on its 2024 Higher Education Power List. These honors celebrate leaders across sectors for their ability to inspire, their commitment to community, and the respect they’ve earned from peers and stakeholders.

The Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation has expanded with the founding of Chesapeake Science Point Middle/High School at 7320 Parkway Drive, in Hanover, with the signing of a 56,964-square-foot, full-building lease with St. John Properties. The expansion marks Chesapeake Science Point Charter School’s second location in the St. John portfolio; CSPCS also...

Maryland Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks visited Towson University Wednesday evening where roughly fifty students gathered across from Tiger Plaza to hear Alsobrooks discuss her platform. The event began at 5:30 p.m. and offered pizza, campaign merchandise and a bus for students to take after the event to South Campus Pavilion,...

Glenelg Country School offers a unique educational experience on its sprawling 90-acre campus, designed to blend academic rigor with the beauty and lessons of nature. Glenelg Country School leverages its natural resources to enhance learning, allowing students to take enriching field trips right on campus. This hands-on approach enables students to explore ecosystems, spark creativity, and gain a deeper understanding of their environmental impact. They study real-world phenomena like erosion and habitat formation, and collect data from micronet weather stations, making learning both engaging and relevant.

With the new school year now in full swing, students at Mt. Hebron are experiencing stricter cell phone expectations that were implemented at the start of the year. Many teachers are now using cell phone holders for students to place their devices in during class time. They allow their students to retrieve their devices once the period is over. Students are still allowed to use their phones during lunch and breaks. Other schools in Howard County have already implemented stricter rules and expectations as the county continues to develop a new county-wide cell phone policy.

Ahead of November’s election, young people in Baltimore City have a few key issues in mind, like education and job opportunities, community safety and public transportation. And they want their voices heard. The Baltimore News Collaborative — an effort by local newsrooms including WYPR to cover youth issues —...

Barbershop talk is known as a way for men to connect with others and get advice about everyday life. For some people, the barbershop is a safe space.

A plan by the University of Baltimore to build a new “Center for Learning” cleared a key hurdle on Wednesday when a committee of the University System of Maryland Board of Regents approved a 10-Year Facilities Master Plan for the midtown campus. Under the proposed master plan for...

College Track is a national program that makes a 10-year commitment to students from underserved communities, helping them become the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree. The program provides a comprehensive support system for students, from high school to college and into their professional careers. The...

Becky Zheng, a sophomore majoring in Neuroscience and Chemistry and minoring in Writing Seminars, started doing research in high school and now continues at the School of Medicine. She is currently working in a lab under Dr. Lee J. Martin, who studies the onset of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. In an interview with The News-Letter, Zheng unraveled her research journey and shared how her time at the lab has seeped into her daily life.

EdTech Leaders are … challenged by persistent problems such as hurdles to hiring qualified IT talent, issues of student home internet and device access, funding cliffs as pandemic funds expire, and enormous threats of cybersecurity attacks,” according to the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) 2024 State of Edtech District Leadership survey and accompanying report on the survey. “This survey—now in its 11th year—provides an opportunity for EdTech Leaders, who are often siloed within their own district, to benchmark their efforts or simply see what others are doing. It also is valuable to superintendents, school boards, and business officers as they determine priorities and budgets to address these challenges.”

On Friday fans watched as two of the best teams in the nation hit the field. The St. Frances Academy Panthers claimed a resounding 35-7 win over the Clearwater Central Catholic Marauders. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by 28 points or more this season.