Maryland teacher demoted after breastfeeding request denied
A local teacher says she was demoted after requesting to pump breast milk at work, a move she describes as both heartbreaking and disappointing.
Retired police chief steps into new MCPS role: 'Safety cannot be an afterthought'
The recently retired Montgomery County police chief has completed his first three weeks in a new job with the county’s school system.
MCPS wasted millions of dollars on electric bus program, investigation reveals
A plan to acquire more than 300 electric buses for Montgomery County Public Schools students has led to “millions of dollars in wasteful spending," according to the results of an investigation released Monday
Prince George’s County School Board member resigns amid controversy over Missouri job
A school board member in Prince George’s County has resigned after it was revealed that he had been working in Missouri for several months.
Montgomery County high schools offering varsity pickleball this fall
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is ramping up its sports offerings with the expansion of pickleball as a varsity sport starting this fall.
Dr. Thomas Taylor sets priorities in first week as Montgomery County superintendent
Montgomery County’s new superintendent has completed his first week on the job.
Dr. Thomas Taylor takes over as MCPS superintendent
Montgomery County Public Schools leaders have appointed Dr. Thomas Taylor as the district’s new superintendent.
Wootton High School student disciplined for printing racial slur 1,000 times
In May, two staff members discovered that someone had printed the N-word one thousand times on a printer at Thomas Wooton High School.
Teachers, parents protest proposed cuts to Montgomery County Public Schools budget
Montgomery County teachers and parents rallied against proposed budget cuts Monday in downtown Silver Spring.
Here's the average school teacher salary in DC, Maryland & Virginia
The average salary of teachers in D.C. has been ranked in the top five average salaries in the country.
Maryland teacher under investigation after viral TikTok of students taking out his braids
A teacher in Prince George's County is now under investigation after a video of his students taking out his braids went viral on TikTok.
Maryland parents must accept LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum, appeals court decides
Maryland's largest public school system does not have to allow parents to opt their kids out of lessons involving LGBTQ themes, according to a federal appeals court ruling on Wednesday.
UMGC honors 100-year-old WWII veteran with long-awaited graduation ceremony
Jack Milton is 100 years old.
These are the DC area's top 10 high schools, according to US News
Three D.C. area high schools are ranked in the top 100 in the nation, according to a new report.
Will Safe Passage program protect Prince George's County students after school?
A pilot program kicked off in Prince George's County on Monday, hoping to get students home safely from school.
Former Maryland teacher facing 16 child pornography charges
A Maryland educator has been charged with 16 counts of child pornography possession.
'Fight club' under investigation at Maryland high school: 2 arrested
Detectives in Charles County are investigating the existence of a "fight club" at Maurice McDonough High School.
Howard County parents and students protest budget cuts
Howard County families are protesting budget cuts to help save their beloved teachers, staff and school programs.
University of Maryland hazing allegedly included students being burned with cigarettes, lying on nails: docs
UMD lifted its suspension against most fraternities and sororities on Friday, though five remain under investigation.
University of Maryland suspends fraternities and sororities pending investigation
The University of Maryland has ordered fraternities and sororities on campus to suspend social and recruitment activities after the school received multiple reports of unsafe activities.