Mother of Magruder shooting victim sues school, county
A lawsuit filed on behalf of the family of the teen shot inside a bathroom at Magruder High School accuses Montgomery County leaders of negligence in removing school resources officers during a time of “significantly increased violence.”
Mother of Magruder shooting victim says school leaders never contacted her
More than ten months after the shooting at Magruder High School that injured a 15-year-old boy, the victim's mother says no one from the school district has ever contacted her.
Maryland school district unveils LGBTQ book list that teaches words 'intersex,' 'drag queen' to pre-K students
Montgomery County Public Schools recommends book that teaches 'cisgender,' 'transgender' to 7-year-olds
Prince George's Co. School Board discusses paying chair's legal fees
The school board for Prince George’s County Public Schools spent hours in executive session Thursday discussing whether the board chair’s legal fees should be paid by the school system, even though the board never approved the expense.
Maryland teacher awarded $27K for innovative teaching program
A Maryland teacher was awarded $27,000 Thursday for her innovative teaching idea.
Green Valley Elementary teacher won't face charges after false stabbing report
Parents say there are still unanswered questions and calls for accountability after a Frederick County elementary teacher took her students out of school and made a false report about a mass stabbing last week.
Frederick teacher who walked class to café, alleged stabbings won't face charges
The elementary school teacher who took her 27 students off campus and had someone call in a false stabbing report last week will not face criminal charges
Local students help Maryland man launch Voting Buddy website
Voting Buddy matches undecided voters with candidates who fit their beliefs.
School bus crash in Charles County leaves several seriously injured
Two Charles County school buses were involved in two separate crashes on Thursday afternoon.
'Distraught' parents sound off on school closures in Prince George's Co.
Prince George’s County parents and community members spoke directly to district leaders Tuesday about possible school closures and changes to school boundaries.
University of Maryland to help ensure tuition is covered for in-state students
The University of Maryland has announced a new program that will pay the difference for eligible in-state students if funding sources, such as scholarships, grants and family contributions, fall below the cost of UMD's tuition and fees.
Families rally to save a Bowie school from closing
A few dozen Pointer Ridge parents and students protested the potential closure outside the Prince George's County Public Schools administration building.
DMV leaders respond to national report showing learning loss in math, reading
A shocking report card on learning loss shows DMV school test scores down along with scores across the country. It's all part of a new national report out Monday showing learning loss is an ongoing casualty of the COVID-19 school shutdowns.
Montgomery County teachers rally for higher pay, diversity and transparency
Teachers FOX 5 spoke with said MCPS is stalling, but the school district says there is a new roadblock.
WATCH: Student armed with knife threatens classmate at Frederick Co. high school
A student was arrested on Friday at a Frederick County high school after threatening another student with a knife, according to authorities.
Lockdown lifted after bomb threat at River Hill High School
Students at River Hill High School went into lockdown Tuesday afternoon after receiving a frightening threat just before dismissal.
Frederick Co. student caught on video using racial slur could face hate crime charges
A concerned mom tells FOX 5 she is pulling her son out of Governor Thomas Johnson High School after a junior varsity football player can be seen in more than one video using the N-word.
Transgender teacher settles lawsuit with Prince George's County Public Schools
After a four-year legal fight, a transgender former teacher has settled a lawsuit she brought against Prince George’s County Public Schools.
Football coach could be facing assault charge after fight at Gaithersburg High School
Northwest High School's head football coach confirmed that he did hear an assault charge was filed against him.
Baltimore County middle school evacuated due to 'suspicious package;' Multiple roads closed
A Baltimore County middle school has been evacuated after police were made aware of a "suspicious package" located in the area, according to Baltimore County Police.