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Maryland’s Top 25 Public High Schools for 2026-2027, According to Public School Review

Public School Review has released its rankings of Maryland’s top public high schools for the 2026-2027 school year, with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) claiming the top two positions in the state and placing eight schools among the top 25 (top 25 rankings below). Walt Whitman High School in...

Maryland · 6h
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Howard County mother calls for action as high school racial slur incident is investigated

The parent of an Atholton High School athlete is speaking out days after her son and his teammates were allegedly subjected to racial slurs and offensive language.

Howard County, MD · 3d

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Northwest principal placed on leave

Germantown, MD — Principal Scott Smith of Northwest High School was placed on administrative leave on Oct. 14. MCPS’s Division of School Leadership released the following letter regarding his departure: “I am writing to let you know that Mr. Scott Smith is currently on leave. At this time, assistant principal Mrs. Danielle Abdelsalam will serve as the acting principal. Under her leadership, we are confident that the operations of the school and instructional program will remain strong during Mr. Smith’s absence…We are committed to sharing more information regarding the length of Mr. Smith’s absence when available.”

Germantown, MD · 1d
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Thomas S. Wootton High School closure, equity, infrastructure concerns

The Montgomery County Board of Education voted 7-1 on March 26, 2026, to permanently close Thomas S. Wootton High School and relocate students to other schools, according to a timeline by Save Wootton, a community coalition dedicated to keeping the school open. While the decision aims to address infrastructure issues, it also raises equity and building capacity concerns.

Montgomery County, MD · 3d
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More Than 50 Montgomery County Elementary and Middle Schools Rank Among Maryland’s Best in New U.S. News Report

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2027 Best Elementary Schools and Best Middle Schools rankings, with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) earning strong representation among Maryland’s highest-ranked schools. According to the news shared by MCPS, 12 MCPS elementary schools placed among the top 25 in Maryland, while...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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10 MCPS Schools Earn National Recognition for Student Community Service

MCPS has shared that ten Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) have been named among 50 schools nationwide to receive Youth Service America’s (YSA) 2026 Gold Ribbon Schools in Service Learning recognition, an honor recognizing schools for their commitment to student service learning, civic engagement, and community involvement. The recognition...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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DEPROGRAMMED: She entered Columbia a liberal. A fight over English lit turned her conservative

The sharp flick of textbook pages, the smell of studied parchment and a litany of knowledge surrounded Liza Libes during her time at Columbia University, an experience she entered as a bright-eyed, liberal freshman, before leaving a conservative with a deep commitment to free speech. “I was very upset with...

Columbia, MD · 3d

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West Baltimore youth football team, the Liberty Chargers, is on a championship run

The nine- and 10-year-olds won the Eastern Regional Championship semi-finals on Saturday. A win this Saturday, and they’ll play for the National Championship in Charlotte, NC. Are you looking for a football team to cheer for, and maybe not feeling too enthusiastic right now about the Baltimore Ravens?. How...

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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First season of girls' flag football wraps up at Howard County high schools

The Howard County Public School System began running the program across all high schools for the 2026-2027 school year.

Howard County, MD · 18h

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Baltimore County school board adds safeguards after improper $2.5 billion budget vote

HUNT VALLEY, Md. (WBFF) — The Baltimore County Board of Education is taking action after a FOX45 News investigation found the school system’s $2.5 billion budget appears to have passed improperly. Eight months after Project Baltimore first exposed the issue, the Board is now putting new safeguards in...

Baltimore County, MD · 16h

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MCPS faces $36 million budget deficit

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) faces a $36 million budget shortfall for Fiscal Year 2027, resulting in staffing and program reductions affecting several schools across the county, including Richard Montgomery. According to Montgomery County’s official site, the County Council did not fully approve MCPS’s budget request, leaving it almost $36...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Parent Groups Renew Call for a Student AI Moratorium After Google’s Search Change: Joint Statement

A coalition of parent advocacy groups from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia, including Schools Beyond Screens Montgomery County, issued the joint statement below on Nov. 6, 2026. It renews the coalition’s call for school districts, including Montgomery County Public Schools, to adopt a moratorium on student-facing AI after Google said districts that opt out of its AI tools would lose Google Search. The statement is published in full as the coalition released it. Moderately MOCO will follow up with more on where MCPS stands.

Montgomery County, MD · 23h

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West Manchester Township Breaks Ground on York County's First Learning Experience Daycare

Construction crews have broken ground on a new early education and childcare center along Kenneth Road in West Manchester Township, bringing York County its first Learning Experience location. The center will serve children ages 6 weeks to 6 years and is expected to open next summer. Linlo Properties and Keller Contracting are leading the build on what has been a vacant lot for decades.

York County, PA · 2d

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How to watch: MaxPreps Game of the Week heads to Maryland as St. Frances Academy hosts No. 5 IMG Academy

In a showdown between national powers No. 5 IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) heads on the road to face St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Md.) in the MaxPreps Game of the Week. All the action Saturday at Bulldog Stadium will be streamed live on the MaxPreps YouTube channel. IMG Academy (9-0) goes...

Bradenton, FL · 19h

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Harford schools rethink devices for youngest students

Harford County Public Schools is expanding a pilot program that limits when students can access their school-issued devices after receiving positive feedback from parents.

Harford County, MD · 3d

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Dundalk shuts out Glen Burnie to advance in Maryland 4A football playoffs

DUNDALK, Md. — For an entire half, Dundalk and Glen Burnie couldn't find the end zone. Once the Owls finally broke through, they didn't look back. Dundalk scored 25 unanswered points in the second half to shut out No. 6 Glen Burnie 25-0 in the opening round of the Maryland Class 4A high school football playoffs.

Glen Burnie, MD · 3d

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Too Young to Vote, Mercy High School Students Serve as Election Judges

Three Mercy High School students who are not yet old enough to vote took an active role in the democratic process during Tuesday’s midterm elections by serving as election judges. Seniors Tess Brandenburg and Maria Chalkia and junior Khloe Stevenson joined election officials and community volunteers at polling locations, helping to ensure Election Day ran smoothly and that voters had a positive experience at the polls. Their responsibilities included assisting with operations, welcoming voters, and supporting the administration of the election in accordance with the State of Maryland’s procedures. Tess and Maria served at Leith Walk Elementary/Middle School in Ramblewood and Khloe was stationed at St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church in Little Italy.

Baltimore, MD · 4d

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Dundalk shuts out Glen Burnie to advance in Maryland 4A football playoffs

Dundalk, MD · 3d

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Howard County Executive Ball Leaving To Take Over Baltimore City Community College

After making history as Howard County’s first Black county executive, Calvin Ball announced Monday he will step down this month to become interim president at Baltimore City Community College. Ball, 51, returns to the city’s two-year college where he worked as director of its Complete College program before being...

Howard County, MD · 5d