New data: Over 100 elementary-aged kids arrested in U.S. schools

At least 100 children in grades 1 through 5 were arrested in school during the 2020-2021 school year, according to CBS News analysis of newly-released federal data.

• Nov 16, 2023

Maryland teachers are increasingly turning to this surprising summer side hustle

Educators are increasingly turning to Airbnb as a side hustle, with a 10% increase in teacher hosts joining the platform in the past year.

• Jul 11, 2023

What's closed and what's open on Juneteenth 2023

Since Juneteenth gained formal recognition in 2021 as a national U.S. holiday, all non-essential federal offices close in observance.

• Jun 19, 2023

Exclusive secrets of the National Spelling Bee: Picking the words to identify a champion

The word list for the Scripps National Spelling Bee is crafted by a panel of 21 people, including five former Scripps champions.

• May 29, 2023

Second Baltimore elementary/middle school evacuated because of gas leak

A second Baltimore City elementary/middle school was evacuated and dismissed early because of a gas leak.

• Mar 22, 2023

The SEED School of Maryland offers free tuition, seeks new students

All interested students must have a family income at 250% or less of the federal poverty guidelines. The school takes students from 23 counties across the state and will help with transportation.

• Mar 11, 2023

Baltimore County wants to eliminate vacant teacher positions to save $24.8 million

The Baltimore County Board of Education will vote on its budget for the next school year this month.

• Feb 14, 2023

Maryland's test scores show troubling trend in math and reading proficiency

Education assessments released Monday show the majority of Maryland's fourth-grade students and eighth-grade students were not proficient in math and reading as of last year.

• Oct 24, 2022

'HeBros' golfing group to hold 7th annual fundraiser for The SEED School of Maryland

The HeBros are successful Black and Jewish businessmen who like to golf, but make sure their relationship with each other is deeper than the sport.

• Oct 5, 2022

Six GOP-led states suing Biden over student loan forgiveness

Six GOP-led states are suing the Biden administration to try and halt its plan to forgive student loan debt.

• Sep 29, 2022

School system to change how it trains staff after settling lawsuit with transgender teacher who says she suffered abuse and harassment

The settlement includes monetary compensation and requires policy and training changes that will protect transgender students and staff at public schools in the county.

• Sep 28, 2022

Virginia students protest governor's transgender policies

Students streamed out of their classrooms to decry the model policies unveiled earlier this month.

• Sep 27, 2022

Baltimore's public school system connects with families through Super Outreach Sunday

Baltimore City Public Schools used a forum known as "Super Outreach Sunday" to connect with the parents and guardians of its students on Sunday.

• Sep 25, 2022

Cardona says states should use COVID-19 funds to stem teacher shortages

"The dollars are there to make sure that we can open up our schools with sufficient educators," the education secretary said.

• Aug 21, 2022

Baltimore City Schools CEO discusses teacher shortage during Johns Hopkins University briefing

Educators from across the country met on Thursday to discuss the nationwide teacher shortage during a Johns Hopkins University briefing.

• Aug 18, 2022

Baltimore County schools recruiting teachers, bus drivers & other workers in open houses

Registration isn't required, but candidates are encouraged to bring their resumes and be prepared to interview.

• Aug 2, 2022