Johns Hopkins, UMD Ranked Among Best Universities In World: U.S. News

Six Maryland universities were ranked among the top 2,000 throughout the world. U.S. News & World Report released its annual list this week.

Teacher Sexual Misconduct + Mixed-Gender Locker Rooms: MD Top News

A Maryland teacher was accused of sexual misconduct. A lawmaker alleged that a school has mixed-gender locker rooms. Here's the top news.

AACPS Bus Driver Shortage: Anne Arundel County Restores 37 Routes

As the school bus driver shortage continues, Anne Arundel County restored at least partial service to nearly 40 routes.

Race, Gender Tweet Ousts Teacher + Proud Boys Protest: MD Top News

A Maryland teacher's tweet about race and gender caused a stir. Plus, a far-right group protested a drag performance. Here's the top news.

Virtual Classes Now Allowed On Snow Days In Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Snow days can now have virtual classes in Anne Arundel. The state approved the school board's plan to move online during some bad weather.

Money For 5 School Construction Projects Requested By Anne Arundel County Board Of Education

Money for five school construction projects was requested by the Anne Arundel County Board of Education. Here is what's getting built.

Bus Driver Shortage: AACPS Partially Restores About 40 Routes

Dozens of school bus routes will be partially restored in Anne Arundel County. This will ease some of the strain from the driver shortage.

Maryland's Best School Districts: Niche Releases 2023 Rankings

Here are the top school districts in Maryland. Educational platform Niche just released the rankings and gave 10 districts at least an A-.

Anne Arundel School Board Votes For Virtual Classes On Snow Days: WMAR

Students may have virtual classes on snow days in Anne Arundel, WMAR said. The school board voted for the plan, but there's one more hurdle.

New School Construction Included In $199M Proposed Capital Budget For AACPS

These five school construction projects are the highlights of Anne Arundel County's $199 million capital budget recommendation.

St. John’s College Appoints New Mitchell Gallery Director

Peter Nesbett brings experience and vision to the Annapolis arts space.

Anne Arundel County Teachers Get New Contract After Arbitration

Teachers have a new contract after months of debate in Anne Arundel County. The deal includes a raise and compensation for covering classes.

AACPS Snow Days Could Have Virtual Classes If Plan Passes School Board

Should students have to take virtual classes on snow days? Anne Arundel County wants to have online instruction during inclement weather.

TowerCares Foundation Awards $75K In College Scholarships

Fifteen college-bound students studying STEM-related fields each received a $5,000 scholarship from the TowerCares Foundation.

Confederate Names At Naval Academy Should Be Changed: Commission

Confederate building and road names at the Naval Academy should be changed, a commission told Congress.

School Bus Driver Shortage Again Troubles Anne Arundel County Families

The bus driver shortage is again challenging Anne Arundel County families. Across the county, 50 buses lacked drivers as classes began.

Share First Day Of School Photos With Anne Arundel County Patch

School starts this week in Anne Arundel County. Send Patch photos of your students. We will post some of our favorites in a gallery.

School Year Preparations On Agenda For Next Board Of Education Meeting In Anne Arundel County

With classes starting next week, the Anne Arundel County Board of Education will get a presentation on school year preparations.

7 Maryland Colleges Make Princeton Review’s 2023 ‘Best’ List

Seven colleges in Maryland are among the nation’s 388 best, according to The Princeton Review’s “Best 388 Colleges: 2023 Edition."

Special Education Staffing Shortage Sparks Teacher Pay Debate In Anne Arundel County

A special education staffing shortage sparked a salary debate between Anne Arundel County teachers and the school board. Here are the facts.

AACPS Bus Schedules For 2022-2023 School Year Released

School is almost here, so it's time to start planning transportation. Here are the bus schedules for Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

Stuff-The-Cruiser School Supplies Drive At Annapolis Mall Helps AACPS

Annapolis mall shoppers are stuffing a police car with school supplies this week. The drive will help Anne Arundel County students.

Teacher Of The Year Nominations Now Open In Anne Arundel County

Do you know a great teacher who deserves recognition? If so, Teacher of the Year nominations are now open in Anne Arundel County.

School Safety Tech Upgrades Made To AACPS Bus Fleet This Fall

New AI-powered stop-arm cameras will detect violations and capture the license plates of drivers that illegally pass school buses.

Broadneck High Graduate Wins Dunkin' DMV Regional Scholarship

A Broadneck High School graduate is among 40 students in the DC region receiving Dunkin' DMV Regional Scholarships for college.

Pittman Wants To Delay Change In Anne Arundel School Start Times: WTOP

Schools are scheduled to have new start times this year, but WTOP said the Anne Arundel County executive wants to delay this change.

Back To School: Anne Arundel County Public Schools 2022-2023 Calendar

It's still summer vacation, but families may want to browse this year's academic calendar. Here are some important dates in Anne Arundel.

Naval Academy Induction Day Will Bring 1,200 Plebians To Annapolis

Naval Academy Induction Day will bring about 1,200 plebians to Annapolis this week. The incoming class will then take the Oath of Office.

New AACPS Superintendent Unanimously Approved By Board Of Education

Anne Arundel County Public Schools has a new superintendent. The Board of Education unanimously approved the leader, who starts this summer.

Anne Arundel School Board Approves $1.59B Operating Budget, $199M Capital Budget

New schools and raises are included in the next Board of Education budget. Here's what the $1.8 billion buys Anne Arundel County students.

Anne Arundel Teacher's Union Hits Impasse, Alleges Unfair Negotiation

The Anne Arundel school board isn't negotiating fairly, the teacher's union alleged. The union said teachers lack sufficient planning time.

Board Of Education Names Next Superintendent Of Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Anne Arundel named its next school superintendent. He is known for raising graduation rates and closing achievement gaps, officials said.

82-Year-Old Graduates + Restaurateurs Raise Money: MD Good News

An 82-year-old graduated from a Maryland college. Plus, restaurateurs raised $20,000 for the Uvalde shooting victims. Here's the good news.

AACPS Suggests Masks For Schools With Outbreaks, Doesn't Require Them

A potential mask mandate was debated at the Anne Arundel school board. Officials made their decision on whether students must mask up.

Anne Arundel School Board Weighing Mask Mandate During Outbreaks

Should a mask mandate return to Anne Arundel County schools? With cases rising, the Board of Education may require masks during outbreaks.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Makes Weather Decision For May 16

Thunderstorms and wind prompted a weather decision from Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Here's how the storms will affect students.

Annapolis Student To Take Part In Prestigious Journalism Conference

Lily Saunders joins a select group of students from all over the country for an intensive study of journalism and media in Washington, DC.

2 Naval Academy Midshipman Awarded Knight-Hennessy Scholarships

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program provides full funding for students to pursue a graduate degree at Stanford University.

Artwork From Anne Arundel County Students Now On Display

Shoppers heading to the Westfield Annapolis mall can view the amazing artwork of more than 4,000 Anne Arundel County students.

AACPS Superintendent Search: Dozens Apply To Replace Outgoing Arlotto

Dozens applied to be the new superintendent of Anne Arundel schools. Residents want the next top dog to address diversity and learning loss.