Education

After being rejected last year, Puzzle Pieces Learning Academy earned unanimous approval from the county school board for its early-childhood-focused school in April.

District leaders told the county council Tuesday that they would use some of the $35 million they’re requesting to pay teachers. But the union president says that’s not enough.

At a school board meeting this week, some speech-language pathologists called for caseload caps and more in-school planning time to ease the burden.

The council abandoned a plan to pressure the school superintendent.

Loss of federal grants could impact low-income students, special education and 1,200 school positions.

The district’s proposed $1.9 billion plan for next school year aims to invest only in the most effective student services as costs climb and federal aid expires.

Nothing’s changed since The Baltimore Banner published a months-long investigation on how public bus issues hurt student grades and attendance. But residents want solutions.

The governor highlighted components of the measure designed to boost teacher recruitment and training.

The West Baltimore university is the fourth historically-Black college chosen to host the SheCare wellness pods, which are dedicated to addressing Black womens’ mental health.

Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater announces $175 million to fund school renovation and construction projects as local schools face overcrowding.