Maryland Department of Education's new 'Report Card' shows mixed results for state's public schools
The Maryland Department of Education released its school report cards Wednesday.
Former Gaithersburg High School wrestler awarded $4 million in damages in sexual assault case
Weeks after Montgomery County Public Schools settled a shocking sexual assault case brought by former Damascus High School football players, there’s a multi-million dollar judgment in another sexual assault case at Gaithersburg High School.
Top high school football teams in the DMV ahead of playoffs
The Quince Orchard Cougars extended their win streak to 38, DeMatha won in overtime again and Freedom continues to put up astronomical numbers on offense.
An Upper Marlboro dad speaks out after his son was bullied, assaulted at school
An Upper Marlboro father says his son was bullied in class and sexually assaulted. Now, he wants the Prince George’s County school district to do more to address the incidents and prevent them from happening again.
Second lawsuit filed against MCPS amidst principal's harassment and bullying investigation
A second lawsuit has been filed against Montgomery County Public Schools. It stems from the ongoing investigation surrounding a suspended middle school principal who’s facing multiple accusations of sexual harassment and bullying.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s vision comes to life with new Service Year Option program
Maryland Governor Wes Moore launched the first public service year program for high school graduates in the nation Friday during a vibrant event at the University of Maryland's Reckord Armory.
DMV's greatest high school football teams this week
Last week, the top DMV high school football teams put forth impressive performances.
Maryland high school named after slave-owning colonel could be renamed
The name of a local high school that's been open since the '70s is now being reconsidered since the man it's currently named after once owned slaves.
FCPS files lawsuit against social media giants Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and more
Frederick County Public Schools filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against social media giants Meta, Google, ByteDance, and Snap Inc.
Student-driven conversations on crime, violence kick off in Prince George’s County
A series of conversations with students in Prince George’s County surrounding concerns and input to solutions to crime kicked off Tuesday.
Substitute teacher who brought loaded 9mm gun to Anne Arundel Co. high school charged
A substitute teacher has been charged after he brought a gun to an Anne Arundel County high school last week, triggering a school lockdown.
Handgun found in substitute's backpack triggers lockdown at Glen Burnie High School
An Anne Arundel County high school was placed on lockdown Friday after a handgun was found inside a backpack.
Montgomery County Schools to pay $9.7M in Damascus sex assault settlement
A massive payout is going to the victims of a 2018 sexual assault scandal at Damascus High School.
Sexual harassment allegations cloud principal's rise: MCPS under fire
All 11 members of the Montgomery County Council appeared in person Thursday, taking turns pressing Montgomery County Public Schools leaders on what officials say is the failed investigation into a public school principal promoted despite having numerous sexual harassment and bullying allegations lodged against him.
Music teacher's attack ignites push for school safety in Maryland
A teacher in Maryland is pleading with school leaders to do more to protect educators in the classroom.
Loaded gun found in Oakland Mills High School student's backpack after parent's tip
Administrators at Oakland Mills High School may have prevented a shooting Monday, thanks to a tip from a parent.
Teen accused of fatally shooting DuVal High School student denied bail
The 17-year-old suspect accused of shooting and killing a DuVal High School student after she left school has been ordered to remain in jail without bond.
Maryland’s schools superintendent withdraws his request to extend his contract
Maryland’s superintendent of schools is withdrawing his request for a second term, he and the state school board announced Friday.
No criminal charges for students involved in Bethesda-Chevy Chase vs. Walter Johnson High School brawl
None of the students involved in the brawl after the Bethesda-Chevy Chase and Walter Johnson High School football game last Friday have been charged criminally, according to a joint letter released Wednesday by Montgomery County's superintendent of schools and police chief. However, the criminal investigation is ongoing.
'This was criminal behavior:' Parents voice concern following BCC-WJ student mass brawl
There are renewed concerns among some Montgomery County parents after a fight involving Walter Johnson High School and Bethesda Chevy-Chase High School students after a rivalry football game Friday night.