Study: 47 Percent Of Kindergartners Ready For Curriculum
State officials say less than half of Maryland's kindergartners are ready to tackle the Common Core curriculum that's being rolled out in schools.
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State officials say less than half of Maryland's kindergartners are ready to tackle the Common Core curriculum that's being rolled out in schools.
On a recent February afternoon, 125 seventh-grade students at Annapolis Middle School sat down in a multipurpose room with a laptop, pencils and graph paper at their desks.
Nearly a decade ago U.S. Congress, warned that America will fall behind in the global economy if its education system doesn't produce more workers with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills.
American students are falling behind students in other countries on international assessments of math and science. Statistics such as these are driving the call for education reforms to strengthen science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in the country's schools.
While many in education and STEM fields embrace the new Common Core standards, many strongly oppose them. Some hold the belief that the Common Core will lead to a national curriculum, others believe the standards are weaker than what states have already implemented.
Student test scores slip. Reading and math scores on Maryland's state tests for elementary and middle school students have sink to their lowest levels in seven years. So what's to blame?
The Maryland General Assembly has approved measures to address concerns with the education program known as Common Core.
Maryland made important steps in the third year of implementing its $250 million Race to the Top education grant, but the state also faced multiple challenges, a U.S. Education Department report said Wednesday.
Standards are not the real problem with the much-criticized educational program known as Common Core; the real issue is how those standards are being applied, one lawmaker argued Wednesday before a House committee.
Legislation that seeks to cancel most standardized testing in Maryland's public schools this spring would leave teachers unsure about what to plan for, a top state education official said Wednesday.
It's considered a new way of teaching and learning, but now parents opposed to what's called Common Core education are speaking out.
Testing for testing sake. That's what some state school leaders are saying about the Maryland assessment test for students.
The Maryland School Assessments, a set of standardized tests for elementary and middle school students, are under fire by some parents, teachers, lawmakers and school officials who say the tests are outdated and meaningless in the age of Common Core academic standards.
In Kelly Thompson's household, extracurricular activities are history.
Baltimore County teachers say new curriculum requirements are putting a strain on them and their students.
Delayed curriculums and heavy workloads for Baltimore County teachers are the result of a switch to tougher teaching standards called "the Common Core." Now the school board has a grievance on its hands backed by every teacher in the district.
Parents continue to express their outrage toward the Common Core curriculum now being used across the state of Maryland. Despite the Department of Education's claims this type of education elevates a child's education, parents say it dumbs it down.
Prosecutors have decided to drop all charges against a Baltimore County father arrested after repeatedly questioning school administrators at a town hall meeting. The confrontation was all caught on camera.
The Maryland State Department of Education plans to host four regional forums over the next month to help explain the Common Core State Standards for schools.
Passengers at BWI Airport said they waited more than an hour to get through the security checkpoint as efforts to fund Homeland Security remain stalled.
Fans entered the gates on a picture-perfect day, getting a first glimpse of the 2026 Baltimore Orioles, as they are just days away from opening the season.
Oluchi Okananwa, who helped eliminate North Carolina last March in the Sweet 16 when she played for Duke, scored 21 points for No. 5 seed Maryland (24-9).
A suspected impaired driver was arrested after crashing into two Maryland State Police vehicles and injuring two troopers early Sunday.
Spring is officially in the air. Pollen and other allergens are, too.
Passengers at BWI Airport said they waited more than an hour to get through the security checkpoint as efforts to fund Homeland Security remain stalled.
Fans entered the gates on a picture-perfect day, getting a first glimpse of the 2026 Baltimore Orioles, as they are just days away from opening the season.
A suspected impaired driver was arrested after crashing into two Maryland State Police vehicles and injuring two troopers early Sunday.
Spring is officially in the air. Pollen and other allergens are, too.
The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to dissolve her order preventing ICE from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia.
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.
Dr. Tyrone Stanley, coordinator and assistant professor of Musical Theatre in the Fine and Performing Arts Program, shares what makes Morgan's fine arts program so special and upcoming performance information.
Fort McHenry in Baltimore is preparing for cherry blossom season. Peak bloom is expected between April 3 and April 5.
WJZ makes a visit to The Spa at the Hotel at the University of Maryland.
Medspa and business owner, Keiarna Stewart, shares her journey on how she got into the beauty and wellness space.
F.W. Haxel is installing banners for the Baltimore Orioles' upcoming season.
Fans entered the gates on a picture-perfect day, getting a first glimpse of the 2026 Baltimore Orioles, as they are just days away from opening the season.
Oluchi Okananwa, who helped eliminate North Carolina last March in the Sweet 16 when she played for Duke, scored 21 points for No. 5 seed Maryland (24-9).
Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said he was "livid" after the Baltimore Ravens backed out of the trade that would have sent two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Bryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC in the First Four on Tuesday night.
Two Morgan State University wrestlers are competing in the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. It's the first time in the program's history.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
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.
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.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Temperatures drop on Monday in Maryland
Overnight storms follow unseasonably warm Sunday
A sunny afternoon is expected in Maryland on Sunday before overnight storms.
Some storms could produce hail, gusty winds, and lightning
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Temperatures drop on Monday in Maryland
Lines at BWI airport get longer amid DHS shutdown
Overnight storms follow unseasonably warm Sunday
Maryland man arrested for suspected impaired driving, crashing into police vehicles