Education

Two come with extensive teaching and education experience. One brings years of nonprofit and government work to the table.

County Executive Johnny Olszewski vetoed the bill in early June. He said its limits on new housing projects near overcrowded schools would stunt efforts for affordable housing.

Wright began leading the Maryland education system temporarily in October. Now she takes on the official title with ambitious goals, like a multi-billion-dollar Blueprint to implement.

Liquor store deliveries, a paint recycling program and a ban on legacy preference in college admissions go into effect July 1.

The Maryland Department of Health is partnering with The Trevor Project to give local leaders the tools they need to prevent staggering suicide rates among LGBTQ+ teens.

The nonprofit’s goal is to keep youth in school buildings and out of danger by offering enrichment programs that students want.

John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle School is one of very few schools in the city to have Arabic-speaking staff. But their ESOL students’ progress still lags behind the state average.

District leaders launched an investigation into the quality of Idaho State University courses in April. Last week, they told over 700 teachers using the courses that they would no longer count.

Critics say the bill would create more problems, like a lack of affordable housing. But advocates say there’s an urgent need for school relief.

Each state agency will be required to submit a climate plan that prioritizes clean energy and stops carbon emissions. Some say it’s going to take more than that.