Maryland Legislator, Once Impoverished, Wants To Give Back To Low-Income Students

Alonzo Washington made it out of the projects and into the Maryland State House, and now he has a new project of his own: help low-income students in the state obtain a higher education.

UMBC’s Choice Program is Helping Teens Get on Track

Imhotep Simba and Abdul Brannum may have had a brush with the law, but now they’re turning their lives around thanks to UMBC’s Choice Program that gives troubled teens new opportunities.

Celebrating Second Chances Through Adult Education

Center learners joined with local officials in Baltimore to celebrate National Adult Literacy Week and  the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act that was signed into law earlier this year making it possible for many adults to return to the classroom to get their high school degrees.

Obama Unveils Job Prep Program at P.G. School

President Barack Obama visited Bladensburg High School Monday to unveil a new grant program to better prepare graduates for a changing job market.

Bill Would Require Maryland Colleges to Issue Sexual Assault Survey

A Maryland bill would address underreporting of sexual assault on college campuses by issuing anonymous sexual assault surveys.

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.

Maryland Dreamers Awake to In-State Tuition, Yearn for More

The Maryland Dream Act is saving some undocumented immigrants thousands in tuition, but dreamers in the state still face struggles with their documentation status and job prospects.

69-Year Old Charlie Plaskon Uses the Eyes of Others to Guide Him Through Marathons

At an age when many look to retire, Charlie Plaskon has a clear vision of where he wants to go, even if it’s with someone else’s eyes guiding him.

Illegal Immigrant with Big Dreams Hopes Dream Act Passes in Md.

Like hundreds of undocumented high school graduates, Raymond Jose, 22, (on the right) is waiting to see whether voters will uphold the Maryland Dream Act, which would allow some illegal immigrants to qualify for in-state tuition at public two- and four-year colleges.

Cancer Survivor Returns to Campus

Last month Grady Chaltain returned to the University of Maryland after being diagnosed in 2011 with brain cancer. Surgery and chemotherapy have radically changed his life. This photo story documents his return to College Park and attempt to regain a normal life.