Expanded Duties Amid COVID-19 Surge Worsens Maryland's Teacher Shortage
The shortage extends beyond teachers. This includes substitutes, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and administrators.
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The shortage extends beyond teachers. This includes substitutes, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and administrators.
Half of the tests will go to Anne Arundel County Public Schools, and the other 100,000 will go to equity-based providers, to help get testing kits to those who face obstacles finding tests.
Anne Arundel Medical Center and Doctors Community Medical Center are pivoting to crisis standards of care due to a sharp increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
The Baltimore County on Monday night voted 6-1 to extend its State of Emergency period to Feb. 7, unless County Executive Johnny Olszewski declares an end to the emergency first.
The Maryland Department of Health is committing $15 million in emergency funding to support adult medical day care facilities deal with the COVID-19 surge, the agency said Tuesday.
More than 3,000 Marylanders are hospitalized with COVID-19, the highest total of any point during the pandemic, according to the latest data released by the state Department of Health.
Maryland's COVID-19 hospitalizations surpassed 3,000 as of late Monday, the Maryland Hospital Association confirmed to WJZ.
Stephen Wagner was in his first year at Hilltop Elementary School, but he didn't have trouble making friends, said a letter AACPS sent to families Saturday.
Baltimore City Schools will return to in-person learning following winter break, the school district announced Monday.
A total of 21 Baltimore County schools have shifted to virtual learning this week due to COVID-19 infections, and seven more have partially closed, the school system said Monday.
The UM St. Joseph Medical Center announced on Monday that they are implementing Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) protocols in response to the Omicron surge.
As Maryland wrestles with surging COVID-19 hospitalizations and infections, Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday announced that masks will be mandatory inside state buildings.
With the Omicron variant driving a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases, the University of Maryland will require fans to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test result to attend all indoor sporting events, including men's and women's basketball games,
Maryland's COVID-19 hospitalizations set a new record Monday as they topped 2,700, according to the latest data released by the state Department of Health.
The Maryland Department of Health and agency partners are closing five state-run COVID-19 testing sites Monday due to the winter weather.
Thirteen Baltimore County schools are shifting to virtual learning for the first week of January due to COVID-19 concerns, and several more have partial closures.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maryland topped 2,500 on Sunday, setting a new record, while the statewide positivity rate surpassed 26%, according to Department of Health data.
COVID-19 cases are surging to unprecedented levels across the U.S. just as millions ring in the new year.
While Baltimore City's sky won't light up with fireworks this New Year's Eve, people are still making the most of their night.
As Maryland continues to grapple with elevated COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, two more counties implemented indoor mask mandates on Friday.
Maryland is distributing 4,500 courses of FDA-authorized prescription pills intended to help high-risk COVID-19 patients ward off serious illness, the state Department of Health announced Friday.
Novavax on Friday announced it has handed over the final round of data on its COVID-19 vaccine as it seeks emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The commissioners did vote to institute a modified mask policy for county government facilities.
Frederick County became the latest jurisdiction in Maryland to add an indoor mask mandate after its Board of Health approved the new regulation Thursday evening.
Anne Arundel County is issuing an indoor mask mandate in response to the recent surge in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, County Executive Steuart Pittman said Thursday.
State and local leaders are urging caution ahead of a winter storm that is expected to cause hazardous road conditions across Maryland this weekend.
A man and a woman were found shot to death inside an Anne Arundel County home on Thursday, police said.
The roommate of a man who was stabbed inside his Baltimore home spoke about the gruesome crime in a WJZ Investigates exclusive.
The search for answers is underway after a Maryland man visiting Mexico for a destination wedding was mysteriously found dead at a popular resort in Cancun.
Ian Roberts, the former Des Moines superintendent, has pleaded guilty in federal court to falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally possessing firearms.
The most significant winter storm in years will sweep through Maryland this weekend. The heaviest snowfall is expected on Sunday.
The Baltimore Ravens have hired Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, ice and dangerously cold temperatures to Maryland this weekend.
State and local leaders are urging caution ahead of a winter storm that is expected to cause hazardous road conditions across Maryland this weekend.
The storm could bring with it a mixed bag of precipitation, including snow, sleet, and freezing rain, making road conditions dangerous.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Marty Bass visits Display Craft Manufacturing in Baltimore.
David’s Restaurant & Bar talks Restaurant Week at Maryland LIVE! Casino and Hotel
Marty Bass gets a behind-the-scenes look at Mount Royal Soaps in Baltimore
WJZ gets a tour of the Chesapeake Welcome Center at Harford Community College.
Baltimore school teacher by day and comedian by night, Desi Alexander returns home to document a full-circle moment.
The Baltimore Ravens have hired defensive-minded Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching vacancy.
Dawn Staley's visit to Coppin State was a success for just about everyone. South Carolina won by 42 points, and the Eagles had more than 3,000 fans in their arena.
John Harbaugh agreed Saturday to become the coach of the New York Giants, finalizing the big-market, longstanding franchise's all-out pursuit of its top candidate.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The White House held an event with a bipartisan group of governors to push for reforms in the largest electric grid in the country.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
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.
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.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Snow, ice, cold temperatures in Maryland this weekend
Major winter storm expected in Maryland this weekend
The most significant winter storm in years will sweep through Maryland this weekend. The heaviest snowfall is expected on Sunday.
Some Maryland schools and universities have already announced closures for Monday, Jan. 26, as the state prepares for a major snowstorm.
A winter storm is expected to bring snow, ice and frigid temperatures to Maryland this weekend. Here's the timing.
Snow, ice, cold temperatures in Maryland this weekend
Marylanders brace for potentially strong winter storm
Baltimore Ravens hire Jesse Minter to be new head coach
Maryland highway crews ramp up for impacts of winter storm
Baltimore animal shelter allows people to foster dogs through winter storm