Education bills that would limit standardized testing and use only a sample size of kindergartners for separate assessments successfully advanced during the past week.
Maryland
Cricket Across Maryland: Growing a sport one fundamental at a time
It may not be football, basketball, or baseball… but cricket is making it’s presence felt among kids in Maryland.
SAYING FAREWELL: Remembering Fallen Prince George’s Officer Jacai Colson
Family and friends are remembering fallen Officer Jacai Colson of Prince George’s County after he died in a friendly fire.
The Future Vote: Unique program aims at turning young volunteers into voters
Middle school students may be too young to vote, but that’s not stopping Montgomery County middle school students from getting involved in the election this year. Watch how a one of a kind program in Maryland make a difference.
Maryland Comptroller’s Office Cracks Down on Possible Fraudulent Returns
The Maryland Comptroller’s Office is on the hunt for tax fraud.
Teaching Life Lessons Through Chess
Kids and volunteers at the Columbia Association Youth and Teen Center share a bond and learn some lessons through a classically strategic game.
BELGIUM MEMORIAL: Brussels bombings result in tributes at embassy
People come together in solidarity at the Embassy of Belgium in the nation’s capital following Tuesday’s explosions in Brussels.
House committee discusses combatting heroin epidemic
Baltimore City’s health commissioner joins a panel updating the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on the growing problem of abuse of illegal opioids, like heroin, as well as controlled substances, like oxycodone.
Legislators Push for Equal Pay For Women
Maryland’s State Senate considers legislation that supporters say will close loopholes and guarantee equal pay for equal work.