Survey: Hundreds of Maryland Teachers Not Prepared to Teach Common Core

More than half of the teachers surveyed say they're not ready to teach the new courses. And they're unsure about putting the new evaluation system into place.

Report: Kerfuffle Over Open Negotiations, Even Though Both Sides Agree

Both sides agree on open negotiations, but there's a disagreement over who gets to decide how to conduct negotiations.

Pre-K Students in Maryland Schools Suspended: What's the Number in Your County?

Maryland school leaders are reportedly working to trim the number of suspensions for students younger than kindergarten-age.

Maryland's Underage College Students More Likely to Drink Booze

A new study says the difference between Maryland and other states on underage college drinking is significant.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Stand Up HoCo - Anti-Bullying Effort Launched in Howard County

County School Buses Being Outfitted with New Digital Cameras

The cameras will be used as a tool for school administrators to review incidents on county buses, said school officials.

Do Maryland Children Have Too Much Homework?

‘Can’t wait for them to go to college. I think the workload will be lighter.’

Should Howard County's School Board Get a Pay Raise?

Report: The school board plans to request a 50 percent increase.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

7 Things You Probably Don't Want to Know About Head Lice

Dried up lice and nits have been found on the hair of Egyptian mummies

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Redistricting Public Meetings Scheduled for September

School system staff will be on hand to receive feedback and detail plans about redistricting in anticipation of a new middle school opening in Elkridge next year.

Back-to-School 2013: Scenes from Around Howard County

Local parents sent their students back-to-school Monday in Howard County.

Se Habla Español at New Ducketts Lane Elementary School

The Elkridge school is setting new patterns for Spanish language instruction.

Ducketts Lane Elementary School Prepares to Open

All are welcome at an open house in Elkridge Sunday.

Get There Safely, Howard County Goes Back to School

How to walk to school safely and more safety tips from local police.

Survey Finds More Drivers Ignoring School Bus Stop Signs

More than 85,000 drivers passed school buses in one day, survey found.

Franchot: Post-Labor Day School Start Could Create Economic Benefit

Starting schools later could have an economic benefit of more than $74 million, according to a new report.

Should Students Still Say the Pledge of Allegiance?

With a new school year starting, tell us what you think.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

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.

Schools! Reach Out to Your Community with a Blog

Public schools, private schools, colleges, and universities can share news through Patch blogs.

Are You a Back to School Expert? Patch Wants You!

Share your back to school tips with a blog on Patch.

HCPSS: Elkridge Landing iPad Program Exceeds Expectations

HCPSS plans to buy more tablet devices following survey results

Goodwill Goes Back to School

Goodwill is hosting a Moonlight Madness sale next week.

14 Top-Rated Back-to-School Backpacks for Under $50

Does your student need a new book bag? We run down some of the options.

Tax-Free Shopping Begins in Maryland August 11

Clothes and footwear will be exempt from sales tax until August 17.

3 Maryland Colleges Make Forbes Top 100 List

Naval Academy, Johns Hopkins, Maryland on top. See where other Maryland colleges rank.

School Supply List for Howard County

Here is what your elementary and middle school student will need for the first day of school in Howard County.

School Supplies For Howard County

Here’s what your child will need for the first day of school.

Required Back-To-School Immunizations in Maryland

Make sure your children are vaccinated before classes begin.

Prepare for Success: Getting Kids get Back-to-School Basics

This organization helps students get the tools they need to get the job done at school. You can help.

Maryland, Howard County Students' MSA Test Scores Drop

Is a transition to new Common Core standards to blame?

Report: Back to School Spending 'Down,' Still Big Business

Back to school spending may be "down," but it's still costing families a pretty penny to get kids ready for the classroom.

Ducketts Lane Elementary School: Getting Ready for Day 1

Dates to know for the first day of school.

Ducketts Lane Elementary School: Getting Ready for Day 1

Dates to know for the first day of school.

New Bellows Spring Principal Brings Tech, Teaching Experience

The new principal has 33 years of teaching and leadership experience in Baltimore County.

Chinese Teachers Observe English Education at Elkridge School

The teachers are on a trip throughout the DC area to learn about American education.

#HCPSS - School Board Gets With the Times, Joins Twitter

Look out for more tweets and Facebook updates from the school system next school year.