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Maryland Senate confirms Governor Moore's deputy counsel as new IG for Education

The Maryland State Senate has approved Governor Wes Moore's choice to be the next State Inspector General for Education.

Maryland school performance worsens: graduation down, dropouts up, SAT scores fall

Maryland public schools appear to be struggling. Despite billions of additional dollars going to public education, many key academic outcomes have worsened. Wha

Baltimore City Schools SAT scores hit record lows amid massive funding boost

Student outcomes continue to decline in Baltimore City Public Schools. Despite record high funding, SAT scores in Baltimore have hit record lows. This year, tax

Gov. Moore selects his current deputy counsel for education IG, raising conflict concerns

As billions of tax dollars continue to pour into public schools, Governor Wes Moore has nominated a new Inspector General for Education to oversee how that mone

Taxpayers, since 2024, fund Maryland schools $318 million for unenrolled students

A FOX45 News investigation found Maryland taxpayers gave public schools around $318 million, over the last two school years, to educate students who stopped att

Maryland high school dropout rate hits 13-year high, as funding surges

Maryland high school students are dropping out at rates not seen in more than a decade.

'Situation is worsening': Baltimore City's high school dropout rate hits 15-year high

The high school dropout rate in the Baltimore region is increasing at an alarming rate. In Baltimore City Public Schools, the high school dropout rate has hit a

Maryland public schools add 10,202 staff members since 2021, as enrollment drops

Maryland public schools have gone on a hiring spree. Since 2021, thousands of additional employees now work in public education.

As graduation rate falls to 14-year-low, school board member says BCPS prioritizes adults

The four-year high school graduation rate in Baltimore County Public Schools has fallen to a 14-year low, despite record funding.Now, one Baltimore County Board

Baltimore Schools graduation rate up 1%, despite 38% funding increase over eight years

Despite massive funding increases over the last eight years, Baltimore City Schools is showing little improvement when it comes to high school graduation rates.

Harford County Schools to pay out embattled Superintendent's contract, and not renew

The Harford County Board of Education, Monday night, voted unanimously to not renew Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sean Bulson’s contract. Boa

Maryland teachers union opposes bill to place anti-choking devices in schools

Children may soon be safer in school, under proposed legislation being debated in Annapolis.

Despite $2 Billion funding boost, Maryland's high school graduation rate barely improves

Despite public school funding increasing by billions of dollars in recent years, Maryland’s benchmark high school graduation rate has barely moved. For another

Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys faces closure, CEO alleges unfair district practices

The CEO of Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys is fighting back after it appears Baltimore City Public Schools went outside its own regulations.

Maryland Congressman slams 'failing' public schools: System is 'totally corrupt'

How can public education be improved? For decades, Maryland has been significantly increasing the amount of money it spends on public schools with disappointing

Maryland lawmakers tackle education reforms with new bills inspired by Project Baltimore

The 2026 session for the Maryland General Assembly is underway. Over 90 days, hundreds of pieces of legislation, will be debated and voted on by lawmakers.

Three Baltimore City Schools on verge of being labeled persistently dangerous

For the first time in more than a decade, Maryland may soon label one or more public schools as “Persistently Dangerous”. And all of the schools are in Baltimor

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Baltimore police seek public's help in locating man in active investigation

Baltimore police are seeking the public's help in locating the man pictured for an ongoing investigation.This individual is identified as 35-year-old Devontay R

Odor from overheated circuit board forces ground stops at BWI, other DC area airports

BWI and three other east coast airports were temporarily grounded Friday due to a "strong odor" affecting operations, according to the FAA.

Missing 9-year-old Tristan King found safe after months-long search, mayor says

A 9-year-old who was missing since last september was found following a multi-agency investigationMayor Brandon M. Scott Announces 9-Year-Old Tristan King Locat

Demonstration against Baltimore Co. officer involved in Samuel Brown's death stirs debate

With Baltimore County Police Headquarters at their backs Friday, dozens of demonstrators called for charges to be brought forward against officer Derek Hadel.

Havre de Grace man pleads guilty to abusing his 12-week-old baby girl

A Havre de Grace man pleaded guilty to abusing his 12-week-old baby girl, the Office of the State's Attorney for Harford County announced Friday.

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Maryland Senate confirms Governor Moore's deputy counsel as new IG for Education

Maryland school performance worsens: graduation down, dropouts up, SAT scores fall

Baltimore City Schools SAT scores hit record lows amid massive funding boost

Gov. Moore selects his current deputy counsel for education IG, raising conflict concerns

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New details from police audio bolster calls for Harford County Superintendent to resign

Calls for the Superintendent of Harford County Public Schools Dr. Sean Bulson to resign appear to be strengthening following a report.

New IG report finds Superintendent's equipment not stolen during New Orleans work trip

A newly released investigative report from Maryland’s Inspector General for Education, Rick Henry provides insight into what led to Harford County Schools Super

Harford County Schools in turmoil: Superintendent on paid leave, board president resigns

Administrative chaos in Harford County Public Schools continues to unfold. Fox45 News has learned, just hours after the district’s superintendent Dr. Sean Bulso

Harford County Schools Superintendent placed on leave, as calls for resignation grow

After a tumultuous 24 hours, Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sean Bulson has been placed on administrative leave, with pay.

Officials tell Harford County Superintendent to 'resign immediately' following police call

On April 6, 2024, from the New Orleans Marriott on Canal Street, a call was made to police to report a theft. The caller was identified as Sean Bulson.

Despite major scandals, Baltimore City Schools CEO named national award finalist

The CEO of Baltimore City Schools is receiving national recognition; she’s a finalist for national Superintendent of the Year.

Baltimore City Schools to change curriculum amid federal discrimination investigation

Baltimore City Public Schools is adjusting parts of its curriculum as the school system awaits the results of a federal civil rights investigation.

Harford County School Board moves to tighten hiring rules following FOX45 investigation

Harford County’s Board of Education is taking action after Fox45 News exposed that a man facing 15 federal charges was hired to be a teacher.Now, a new policy h

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NEWS IN PHOTOS:

"Project Baltimore"

Taxpayers, since 2024, fund Maryland schools $318 million for unenrolled students

Maryland high school dropout rate hits 13-year high, as funding surges

'Situation is worsening': Baltimore City's high school dropout rate hits 15-year high

Maryland public schools add 10,202 staff members since 2021, as enrollment drops