Digital Divide: Working to solve connectivity issues for Maryland students
Many families in Baltimore and across the state fall into what is called the 'digital divide,' meaning they do not have access to the internet at home.
Many families in Baltimore and across the state fall into what is called the 'digital divide,' meaning they do not have access to the internet at home.
Back-to-school stressors are normal for the whole family. Here are two common issues mental health experts see popping up and how to deal with them.
The Maryland Department of Education published a series of booklets to increase collaboration between families of students with disabilities and their school system.
Check out this gallery of back to school photos submitted from WJZ viewers.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is looking to tackle chronic absenteeism and tardiness by launching a friendly competition between schools.
Monday is the big day for students throughout Maryland. It's the first day of school for students, teachers and educators.
School security remains a concern, not just in Baltimore, but everywhere in the state.
A number of improvements have been made to improve pedestrian safety in Howard County ahead of the new school year.
Schools are racing against the clock to fill teacher vacancies before the start of the year.
A study shows that 68 percent of back-to-school shoppers feel stressed this year about paying for school supplies.
Now is a good time for families to make sure students are healthy and protected before heading back to the classrooms.
From recruitment fairs to signing bonuses, it seems every school district is still trying to recruit bus drivers.
Jared Perry, a music teacher at Booker T. Washington Middle School for the Arts, is Baltimore City Public Schools' 2023 Teacher of the Year.
As families gear up for the new school year, experts emphasize the importance of easing into routines, whether it's a child's first or senior year in school.
Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Sean Bulson sat down with WJZ staff to talk about how his school district is preparing for students to return to the hallways.
The signs of a bag being too heavy, aside from the child falling over like a turtle on its back, are numerous.
WJZ sat down with Anne Arundel County Public Schools Superintendent Mark Bedell for our Back-to-School series.
WJZ talked with Dr. Asha Patton-Smith, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Kaiser Permanente, about how to cope with empty nest syndrome.
Ahead of the upcoming academic school year, WJZ sat down with superintendents in our area to ask them about the plans and challenges.
School lunches aren't always easy. You want the food to be healthy, and your children want it to be fun.
Baltimore City Public Schools will welcome students back on August 28.
The WJZ team shares their back to school photos!
Even though school is almost back in session, it's not too late to take a vacation.
School supply costs are up this year due to inflation and purchases of big-ticket items like laptops and electronics.
Back-to-school season is a great time for kids to get an eye exam, doctors say, specially since school screenings can miss kids with vision problems.
Mystik Dan's nose victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby drew 16.7 million viewers, the biggest audience for the race since 1989.
Both called "Tone," they were similarly charismatic and ambitious, dreaming of the day they would finally leave behind the struggles that defined their childhoods.
There was a point last season when Devontez Walker, sidelined amid a contentious dispute with the NCAA, was weighing some unpleasant options.
Kyle Bradish and John Means are back, and their impact for the Baltimore Orioles was immediate.
New Baltimore Orioles' owner David Rubenstein is getting involved in the splashing game at Camden Yards.
The university has warned protesters that it would take disciplinary and legal action if anyone violated the campus's safety rules, but there are no known arrests as of Monday.
Both called "Tone," they were similarly charismatic and ambitious, dreaming of the day they would finally leave behind the struggles that defined their childhoods.
A business in North Baltimore specializes in shepherding people through the process while Maryland lawmakers consider legalizing some of the substances.
The ship is still a mangled mess underneath the massive steel structure even after crews removed 182 containers.
Students from The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore are in for a special graduation treat.
The university has warned protesters that it would take disciplinary and legal action if anyone violated the campus's safety rules, but there are no known arrests as of Monday.
An infant was hospitalized after she was hit by a bullet last week in Severn, Anne Arundel County Police said Monday.
One of the culprits of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions are gas-powered lawn appliances.
A vehicle crashed into a house Monday morning in Jessup.
Salvage crews from the Unified Command are working on removing a massive portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge which lies across the bow of the cargo ship that caused the collapse.
The Baltimore County Police Department joined WJZ to talk about their first screening of the award-winning documentary PTSD911
Nana Baltimore has a new restaurant with delicious Mexican food.
Michelle Paris' second book is coming out in May and is called Eat Dessert First—it’s a sweet romance about a plus-sized baker's journey to find the recipe for happiness and love.
The 36th annual festival presents four engaging films that examine Jewish history, heritage, and culture.
We are live at Sterling Forever this morning to see what they thinnk is the perfect gift for Mom this year.
Mystik Dan's nose victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby drew 16.7 million viewers, the biggest audience for the race since 1989.
There was a point last season when Devontez Walker, sidelined amid a contentious dispute with the NCAA, was weighing some unpleasant options.
Kyle Bradish and John Means are back, and their impact for the Baltimore Orioles was immediate.
New Baltimore Orioles' owner David Rubenstein is getting involved in the splashing game at Camden Yards.
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs has been indicted on two charges related to a recent arrest in Arizona.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
To cast your ballots early in Maryland, find an early voting center in the county where you live.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
According to Bankrate, Baltimore is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for buying used cars.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
The nine-time Grammy Award winner performs at CFG Bank Arena on Friday, October 4. It's her fourth stop on an 81-date world tour.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
Humid with scattered storm chances through mid-week.
Derek Beasley has your Monday evening forecast (5/6/2024)
Muggy and cloudy start to your work week. More showers are possible Monday afternoon. Today will be another mainly cloudy and humid day. With an easterly wind, high temperatures will stay mainly in the middle to upper 70s. Some areas west of Baltimore may touch the 80 degree mark.
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Monday morning forecast: May 6, 2024
Steve Sosna has your Sunday night forecast (5/5/2024)
David Rubenstein will serve as Guest Splasher for a game
Stevie Wonder, Misty Copeland to address The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University graduates
Mayoral candidate Bob Wallace says he is a 'change' from previous Baltimore mayors
Baltimore business provides psychedelic services to help with trauma, grief, depression
2-year-old girl recovering after she was shot in Anne Arundel County