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.

Board of Education to Meet at Owings Mills High School

The Nov. 19 Board of Education meeting will include the annual Fall Recognition Ceremony.

State Business Group Names Pikesville High A STEM Innovation School

Owings Mills and Chesapeake High Schools were also recognized.

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.

Superintendent Dance Announces School Crowding Plan

The proposed projects will be presented to the Board of Education on Tuesday.

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.

Chadwick Elementary School Earns National Award for Achieving "Extraordinary Results"

Chadwick Elementary is the only school in Maryland and one of four nationally to receive the Dispelling the Myth Award.

Patch Readers: Maryland School Buses Should Have Seatbelts

A crash Friday in Stevenson, Baltimore County, left a school bus on its side, and injured five Pikesville Middle School students and a bus driver.

Pikesville Middle School Students Respect Challenge

PHS Grad Is on Stevenson University Football Team

State's Attorney Drops Charges Against Man Arrested at Common Core Meeting

The Ellicott City man was charged with disturbing school operations and second-degree assault after attempting to question school officials at a public meeting in Towson.

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.

McDonald's Celebrates Teachers with Free Coffee

Educators can get free coffee on Tuesdays through the end of the school year.

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.

What's the Point of Math? Lecture To Discuss Real-World Decisions

Sommer Gentry, associate professor of mathematics at the US Naval Academy, will discuss real-world decisions that are based on math.

Vote for Pikesville Area Schools To Get Target Donations

You can vote online in the Give With Target campaign, to get your favorite school a share of up to $5 million in donations nationwide.

Old Court Middle to Host Magnet Feedback Forum

The session is part of an audit of the county's magnet programs.

County Executive Pushes for Air Conditioning in 5 More Schools

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.

5 Things To Know About Pikesville High School: Tryouts, Orientation, More

Police To Train at Pikesville High

Pikesville, Baltimore Residents Earn Higher Education Honors

Stevenson University graduates five Pikesville residents; a Bowie State junior will travel to Nigeria to study Yoruba language, and Central Penn student Samuel Walker makes the Dean's List.

Pikesville High School's Joquetta Johnson To Participate in Library of Congress Program

Social studies teacher Maria Gore has been selected to attend the "Teaching with Primary Resources" summer institute in Washington.

Pikesville High School's Joquetta Johnson To Participate in Library of Congress Program

Social studies teacher Maria Gore has been selected to attend the "Teaching with Primary Resources" summer institute in Washington.

American Dream May Be Growing Dim for Low-Income Kids

Access to technology and education are key factors.

Maryland’s Low-Income Students Top Nation in Progress Over 8-Year Span

New report shows Maryland kids well ahead of those in the District and Virginia.

Maryland College Students Could Face Millions in Extra Loan Burden

An expected increase in federal loan interest rates goes into effect July 1.

Wellwood Students Win French Contest

Gian Beitela and Antonio Kuebler each took first place in the 2013 Le Grand Concours sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French.

Almond: BCPS Budget Includes Air Conditioning for PHS, Wellwood

Baltimore County Councilwoman Vicki Almond reviewed the issues important to the 2nd District, and said Fort Garrison Elementary could also get air conditioning if the budget is passed.

BCPS: 2 High School Students Allegedly Attack Officer

A fight broke out Thursday at Pikesville High School, and the students allegedly attacked a police officer who tried to break up the fight, a Baltimore County Public Schools spokeswoman said.

Pikesville High School Teacher Honored by Chamber of Commerce

Principal Ed Mitzel Jr. nominated Greg Hrinda.

Pikesville Church Sets Vigil for Boston Bombings Victim

Erika Brannock who is a Cockeysville resident, Towson preschool teacher, and Ellicott City native, is still in a Boston hospital after being injured Monday during the Boston Marathon terrorist attack.

7 Panthers To Compete in International Robotics

Pikesville High School team to travel this month to Anaheim CA.

Deer Park Middle Magnet School Celebrates Women's History

An event was held in Randallstown by the Ladies of Virtue and Continental Ladies of Baltimore.

Pikesville Groups Perform at Arundel Showcase

The two groups performed Saturday at the Arundel Indoor Spectacular at Arundel High School.

Hampton University Remembers David Esan

The Randallstown student drowned last week during a pool party.

Pikesville High Headed to Robotics Championship

Pikesville is among the public schools in Baltimore County bound for the event in Anaheim, CA next month.