Back to School: Baltimore City's Teacher of the Year has tips for a new year
Jared Perry, a music teacher at Booker T. Washington Middle School for the Arts, is Baltimore City Public Schools' 2023 Teacher of the Year.
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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 new school year is about to begin, but not all Maryland school districts will open their doors at the same time.
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.
Here's a list of mobile apps and websites that can help you with studying, note-taking, and overall productivity.
Sending your child off the school for the first time can be nerve-racking, and sometimes scary.
We know the search for school supplies can be a challenge - so we did some shopping for you.
School will be here before you know it.
Howard County Schools have adjusted the start times for the upcoming school year.
A new app will launch at the end of July for families in the Baltimore City Public School system.
Students and their dads braved the rain to walk to school Tuesday morning at Bakerfield Elementary in Aberdeen.
The schools also dismissed early on Monday, the first day of class in the city.
Lt. Kelsey Sadler was one of three firefighters who died of injuries suffered in a partial building collapse January in West Baltimore.
As schools welcome students back to begin the new academic year, there are still voids to be filled in classrooms across the state of Maryland.
Class is back in session, so here are the latest COVID-19 guidelines for your district.
Heavy fog conditions on the Eastern Shore early Monday morning is impacting the start of the school year.
A former guitarist for the Baltimore-based rock band Turnstile is facing second-degree attempted murder charges after he allegedly hit the lead singer's dad with a car near his Maryland home.
If passed, House Bill 938 would apply to Montgomery, Prince George's, and Anne Arundel counties, allowing local jurisdictions to install automated crosswalk cameras.
The company that insured Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has reached a $350 million settlement with the owner and operator of the cargo ship that hit the bridge in 2024.
Baltimore City leaders shared their frustration after a 14-year-old boy, a repeat offender, was arrested and released this week.
Log Cabin Homemade Chocolates, a Maryland family-owned business, is set to close after 66 years in business.
Baltimore City leaders shared their frustration after a 14-year-old boy, a repeat offender, was arrested and released this week.
The company that insured Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has reached a $350 million settlement with the owner and operator of the cargo ship that hit the bridge in 2024.
A mother is being praised for returning money that her son took from a Baltimore food truck run by a popular Twitch streamer.
Temperatures Thursday afternoon will be 30° colder than they were Wednesday afternoon.
An armed man was shot and injured by police after officers responded to a fight in West Baltimore that led to a foot chase Thursday afternoon.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
The Maryland Center for History and Culture shows off its new exhibits.
Ladew Topiary Gardens in Maryland welcomes spring flowers and shows off its menu.
Ragina Ali, AAA, shares tips on how drivers can maximize their money at the pump.
Maryland's J.O. Spice shows how their crab spice is made.
The Baltimore Museum of Art is showing off its two new exhibits.
The first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles' 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
The Ravens will play the Dallas Cowboys in Brazil in the third week, sources told our media partner, The Baltimore Banner.
Danny Jansen had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Texas Rangers to an 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
Jack Leiter struck out eight in six strong innings and Jake Burger drove in two runs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
Pete Alonso singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Tyler O'Neill hit a three-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 8-6 on Sunday.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Big temperatures swings, rain chances this weekend in Maryland
Temperatures get warmer in Maryland ahead of potential Easter storms
Warming up in Maryland ahead of storm chances on Easter
Cooler weather returned to Maryland Thursday with rain in the forecast for Easter.
Widespread rain is expected on Sunday.
Big temperatures swings, rain chances this weekend in Maryland
A mother returns tips her son stole from Baltimore food truck
Armed man critically injured after fight, chase ends with police shooting in Baltimore
Baltimore mother explains why she returned tip money stolen by son to food truck vendor
Police say officers shot man who was armed and in a fight in West Baltimore