school systems

State leaders say increased investment in math and reading resources just hasn’t paid off yet. But some also question if the tests are the problem.

At a state senate hearing Thursday, education leaders raised concerns about growing absenteeism rates for young students, while exploring multi-pronged factors contributing to the problem.

Founder Haneef Hardy connects after-school attendees with community resources that turn big ideas into realities.

Elev8 Baltimore has been serving schools since 2009. But that doesn’t mean their work is easy – or that their work is done.

Our guest is Dr. Sonja Santelises, the CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools. We talk test scores, teacher retention, changing the way we teach kids to read and whether or not the “Mississippi Miracle” means anything for Baltimore.

A recent CBS News story brought attention to problems with funding and facilities in Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS). Tom talks with education experts and a BCPS leader about the challenge and plans for the future.

Carey Wright will take over the lead role at the Maryland State Department of Education later this month.

State lawmakers pressed budget officials Wednesday afternoon on whether they’ll use federal dollars to help school systems dealing with staff shortages.

Maryland’s State Health Secretary Dennis Schrader said the state will not impose new mask mandates for school systems.Rather, he told Tom Hall on WYPR’s Midday, the state has issued recommendations based on CDC guidelines.

The Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) released a statewide poll of educators Monday on the safety measures they want at schools before they…