Walt Whitman High School students take a break from classes
D.C. Cherry Blossoms Will Be At Peak Bloom In Mid-April
With spring just a few weeks away and several inches of snow on the ground, the question on everyone’s mind is when will we see D.C.’s cherry blossoms in bloom? The answer is good news.
Seafood Labeling Legislation Could Pose Problems For Maryland Restaurants
Legislation proposed in the House to impose tighter regulations on seafood labeling could prove costly and impractical for Maryland restaurants.
Senate Passes Bill To Protect Transgender Rights
Gender identity discrimination is one step closer to prohibition by law after the Maryland Senate passed the “Fairness for all Marylanders Act of 2014.”
Future Teachers Uncertain About Entering The Common Core Fray
College students studying to be teachers recognize the anxiety in their career field over Common Core
University of Maryland’s Response to Database Breach May Cost Millions
University President Wallace D. Loh says the costs of credit-monitoring and the expense of acquiring encryption will likely cost millions.
Goddard Scientists Assemble New Space Telescope
Scientists and engineers at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center have begun to assemble and test the James Webb Space Telescope in advance of its 2018 debut.
Data Breaches Common at Universities, Other Educational Institutions
There were more than 50 data breaches at K-12 schools, colleges and universities in the United States last year.
‘Revenge Porn’ Bill Passes Through House, Moves on to Senate
“Revenge porn” bill would make it a crime to maliciously post explicit photos online of someone without their consent.
Senate Passes Compromise Bill on Dog Owner Liability
Senate passes bill that would hold dog owners responsible for bites, but also allow owners to challenge that liability in court.