MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools committee is set to continue its study on the attendance boundaries for three eastern elementary schools to address enrollment imbalances. The second committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 24, at Middle River Middle School. The study will explore new boundary lines for Chase, Oliver Beach, and Seneca elementary schools to maximize […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A new report from the personal-finance company WalletHub has ranked Maryland as the sixth-best state for teachers in the nation, with Virginia taking the top spot and Hawaii coming in last. Released just before World Teachers’ Day, the “2025’s Best & Worst States for Teachers” report analyzed all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 24 key metrics. […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore announced Monday the launch of Maryland’s first state-sponsored registered apprenticeship program for teachers, an initiative designed to expand the educator workforce and create a more affordable path into the profession. The new program, developed in partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education, the Maryland State Education Association, and the Maryland Department of Labor, will allow […]
TOWSON, MD— Towson University and the Baltimore Ravens announced a new multi-faceted partnership Monday that will provide unique opportunities for students and increase the university’s visibility. The collaboration will see the university featured across the team’s gameday experiences, media platforms, and community initiatives, according to a press release from Towson University. “Towson University is so proud to partner with the […]
TOWSON, MD—Goucher College has launched a new initiative to support first-generation students in Baltimore, funded by more than $250,000 in grants from the state and the Maryland Higher Education Commission. The new Baltimore CAP (College Access and Preparation) Program @ Goucher aims to provide free academic, career, and college preparation support to 100 students from Baltimore City and Baltimore County. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $9,039,368 in contributions to the state during August 2025. Sports bettors in Maryland wagered $434,220,458 during the month and won back $381,761,359 in prizes. Sportsbook operators held 12.1% of the handle. Retail sports wagering operators contribute 15% of their taxable proceeds to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Mobile […]
TOWSON, MD—Eleven students from Baltimore County Public Schools have been named semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program, the school system announced Wednesday. These students are among the highest-scoring entrants nationwide on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). More than 1.3 million high school juniors took the exam to enter the program. The recognized students represent […]
TOWSON, MD—Towson University has been named the No. 1 public university in Maryland by Washington Monthly, which also included the school on its inaugural list of “Best-in-Class Colleges” for its commitment to student success, affordabilit0, and public service. The “Best-in-Class” list recognizes 25 universities nationwide that place students and the public good at the core of their mission. “This recognition […]