Maryland 529 whistleblower says he warned agency about negative impacts to parents' accounts
A whistleblower and former longtime employee of Maryland 529, the state agency that provides college savings plans for families, is telling FOX 5 about the concerns he shared with leadership of the agency, which has come under scrutiny after hundreds of parents say they could not access the funds in their savings accounts.
Alleged sex offenses under investigation at Westlake High School
Charles County deputies are investigating multiple alleged sex offenses at Westlake High School.
MCPS responds to parents’ restorative justice concerns
MCPS addressed concerns over its restorative justice approach Wednesday as the school system is now evaluating whether the practices are actually working in accordance with state guidelines.
Gov. Moore helps UMD celebrate naming of Thurgood Marshall Hall
On the last day of Black History Month, Maryland Governor Wes Moore joined students, staff, and alumni at the University of Maryland as they celebrated the new name of the School of Public Policy building.
Richard Montgomery High School student accused of robbing Shell gas station at knifepoint
A Richard Montgomery High School student was arrested Monday for allegedly robbing a gas station at knifepoint last week.
New plan aims to cut down on drug use, fighting in Montgomery County school bathrooms
There's a new plan going into effect to cut down on bad behavior in Montgomery County Public School bathrooms including vaping, drug use and fighting.
Anne Arundel County encourages public to get involved in community outreach program #BePresent
Anne Arundel County Public Schools is inviting the public to take part in their #BePresent initiative which aims to enhance relationships with the community and help make school operations safer.
'Service will save us': Gov. Moore wants high school grads to serve community before college
A paid "gap year" could be in the pipeline for Maryland high school graduates if a new bill by Governor Wes Moore makes its way through the general assembly.
Charles County elementary school student reportedly made 'death list'
Administrators at an elementary school in Charles County are investigating reports of a student creating a "death list" filled with names of classmates and faculty.
Homophobic club documents found on Rockville middle school student's laptop
An investigation was conducted last week into an attempt to create a homophobic club at a Rockville middle school, according to a letter sent out by the principal.
Maryland classroom size bill up for debate
According to the Maryland State Education Association, large class sizes are a big concern for teachers and even parents.
Catoctin High School track star disqualified from race for celebrating
It was a disqualification in Hagerstown that’s been the talk of the running world this week.
Jury finds former MCPS bus driver criminally responsible for sexually abusing 4 special needs students
A jury found former Montgomery County Public Schools bus driver Etienne Kabongo criminally responsible for sexually abusing four special needs students.
15-year-old charged with bringing gun to Prince George's County high school
A 15-year-old is facing charges after bringing a gun to a Prince George's County high school on Wednesday, according to police.
Here's how drug dealers use Snapchat and Instagram to reach kids
Emojis and keywords are linking kids directly to drug dealers on platforms like Snapchat and Instagram.
N-word written on locker at Gaithersburg High School; MCPS launches investigation
Hate-based graffiti was found Wednesday in the boy's locker room at Gaithersburg High School.
Superintendent tries new strategy to address violence in Anne Arundel Co. schools
School leaders in Anne Arundel County are trying a new strategy to make schools safer.
Montgomery County Public Schools holds community forum on Fentanyl
Fentanyl overdoses among young people across the country are on the rise, and Montgomery County is no exception. So county school official hosted a community forum on Saturday to talk to parents about the deadly drug.
PGCPS apologizes, seniors no longer need extra credits to graduate
In a new letter to parents, Prince George's County Public Schools apologizes for a system error they say caused students to be three credits short of graduation.
Parents will learn how to use Narcan at MCPS community forum on Fentanyl
It’s deadly – and it’s in our schools. That’s the message Montgomery County officials plan to deliver to parents Saturday morning when they host a community forum about Fentanyl.