BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland has the fifth-highest rate of private school enrollment in the U.S., according to a new study from e-learning platform eLearning Industry. The study, which analyzed 2023 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), found that Maryland had 46.14 private school enrollments for every 100 public school enrollments in grades 9-12. This figure is 51% higher […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced this week that he has secured an agreement with the Trump administration to release approximately $110 million in federal education funding that had been frozen since late June. The funding, which supports a variety of programs for K-12 and adult education, is expected to be fully released by Oct. 3. The agreement […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Student scores on the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) for the 2024-2025 school year are continuing to rise, showing progress in English language arts and mathematics as students rebound from learning loss experienced during the pandemic. The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) released the full results Tuesday, showing a steady overall gain of 5.5 percentage points since the […]
TOWSON, MD—The League of Women Voters of Baltimore County (LWVBCO) has announced its support for a resolution that would extend the authority of the county’s inspector general to include oversight of the Baltimore County Board of Education. The resolution, introduced by Councilman David Marks, seeks to give the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) the ability to independently audit the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A new study by eLearning Industry has identified Maryland as one of the top 10 states where young people are leaving formal education, revealing a significant connection to student loan debt. The research, which analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Education Data Initiative, found that Maryland has the 10th highest high school dropout rate in the country. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Panda Express is partnering with Reading Partners Baltimore for a back-to-school fundraiser to support literacy programs for local students. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, seven Baltimore-area Panda Express locations will donate 20% of pre-tax sales from qualifying orders to the nonprofit. The funds will help provide free, one-on-one tutoring and literacy enrichment programs to students. Customers can participate by placing […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools welcomed more than 110,000 students back to 174 schools and programs Monday, marking the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers greeted students at George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, emphasizing the school system’s readiness and new initiatives for the year. “Team BCPS has worked hard to prepare for today […]
TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities has opened nominations for its 35th annual awards program, which recognizes individuals and organizations who have made a significant impact on the lives of people with disabilities. Nominations are open to the public and will be accepted through Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The awards program, now in its 35th year, celebrates the achievements […]