Cardin, Trone introduce bills to address education inequities, increase federal funding

The Democrats have proposed legislation aimed at addressing educational inequity and eliminating academic achievement gaps by providing federal grants for states and local communities.

Maryland Senate votes to return school start dates to local school boards

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed an Executive Order in 2016, requiring Maryland’s public schools to begin classes after Labor Day. Now, Maryland senators are pushing back, approving legislation giving local public school boards throughout the state the authority, again, to determine the start and end date of the schools in their county. The measure now moves on to the House.

Non-public school students rally at the State House to encourage continued state aid

Students came from across the state, missing school for the day, so that they could meet with lawmakers in Annapolis. They were all part of the Council of American Private Education (CAPE) annual Advocacy Day promoting its BOOST program. With help from the state, the BOOST program provides scholarships to students to help cover the cost the attending the state’s nonpublic schools.

MD public schools eating fresh and local for farm to school week

Caroline County students joined the ranks of Maryland schools celebrating Farm to School Week across the state this week. Students enjoyed both preparing and eating entirely homegrown lunches while learning to support their local businesses.

State lawmakers override Gov. Hogan’s education legislation veto

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland–Governor Hogan has followed through on a threat vetoing legislation approved by the legislature that restricts the state’s ability to get involved with under-performing schools.The bill, called the “PROTECT OUR SCHOOLS ACT,” It passed with comfortable margins in both…

Caret Aims To Maintain Tuition Affordability, He Tells Lawmakers In Annapolis

Getting students to graduate in four years also a focus for university system chancellor.

Maryland Students Underperform on New College Readiness Tests

We analyzed the state Department of Education data and found six things you need to know about the exam results.

Governor Hogan Faces His First Board of Public Works

Governor Larry Hogan’s first Board of Public Works meeting was highlighted by talks on school maintenance and funding.

Girls Just Want to Have Fun – And Build Robots

A local program gives elementary school girls positive exposure to math, science, engineering and technology.

College Program for Disabled Students a Big SUCCESS

Maryland’s first 4-year college program for young adults with intellectual disabilities allows participants to participate in classes and internships alongside their peers at a 4-year college.