Starting schools later could have an economic benefit of more than $74 million, according to a new report.
You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
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Goodwill is hosting a Moonlight Madness sale next week.
The county retained its spot as the county with the third-lowest rate in the state.
Take a sneak peak at the new Mt. Airy school before the first bell rings.
Tips from parents on kid-friendly, healthy and easy school lunches.
With the start of school comes the start of fall sports. What teams and athletes will you be watching this fall?
Does your student need a new book bag? We run down some of the options.
Make sure your children are vaccinated before classes begin.
Here’s what your child will need for the first day of school.
Congratulations to Carroll County students who performed well at the FFA State Convention.
Clothes and footwear will be exempt from sales tax until August 17.
Find out when your child will begin classes for the 2013-14 school year.
Is a transition to a new assessment test to blame?
"In my heart that's where I want to be, but it's time to move on." -- Barbara Cohen said of Eldersburg Elementary.
"We've come this far and we won't let this decision stop us from doing what we believe in." -- Proposed Charter School Board Chair Nicole Musgrave
Based on this five-year plan, do you believe Carroll County Public Schools is heading in the right direction?
While participation by low-income students has risen, participation in Carroll County schools breakfast programs ranks second-to-last in Maryland.
The magazine's 2013 rankings came out Monday.
The Special Education Citizen's Advisory Council honored teachers, therapists, administrators and more.
Or milkshakes, or smoothies, or frappes ... McDonald's celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week.
More than 75 students from Carroll County's Career and Technology Center showed off their skills at this state competition.
When new rankings came out this week on the rigor of local high schools, reactions were mixed in Carroll County.
The America’s Most Challenging High School rankings is published by the Washington Post.
The jazz ensemble traveled to New Orleans this month.
The award recognizes quality educational theater.
College acceptance letters are in—tell Patch where you're headed next!
Officials will celebrate the high school’s designation as a Blue Ribbon School.
Find out how you can see performances of Tarzan depicted by Liberty High School students.
Find out how you can get tickets to the spring high school musical.
A recent news report explores this question.
Families are needed for the 2013-14 school term.
Teachers from Liberty High School and Shiloh Middle School received national recognition.
Two Century High School students received awards for posters they made for the 68th Annual AAA Annual Traffic Safety Poster Contest.
Patch highlights news and events happening in Carroll County Public Schools.
Carroll County school officials considered school start times during a transportation study conducted in 2010.
A college official says "no cause for panic."