What makes a Leader? My experience as a Civil Air Patrol Cadet.

Cadet Captain Aaron Scanlan recounts his experiences in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program.

Carroll County Public Schools Announce Weather Delay

Roads may be icy Monday morning, according to National Weather Service.

Carroll County Public Schools Make Weather Announcement

Classes will be impacted by winter weather on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Carroll County Public Schools Announce Weather Decision

The school system made call Monday morning due to snowstorm on the way.

Winter Weather Impacts Carroll County Public Schools

Schools change weekend schedule as a result of wintry mix.

Carroll County Public Schools Announce Weather Delay

Roads may be slick, icy Thursday morning.

Carroll County Public Schools Closing Early Wednesday

The area was under a winter weather advisory.

UPDATED: Carroll County Schools Make Weather Decision

Schools and other agencies made adjustments based on weather.

Carroll County Public Schools Make Weather Decision

The school system made decision Thursday morning.

Carroll County Public Schools No Longer Opening

The school system made the call Tuesday morning.

Acing the Alumni Admission Interview

A strong interview with an alumnus/a can provide a boost to your admission prospects.

Schools Delayed in Carroll County on Tuesday

Westminster was under a winter weather advisory.

Oculus CEO's $31M Gift to UMD Is Largest in University History

Brendan Iribe, a Maryland native who made a fortune selling his company to Facebook, is financing a computer science building on campus.

Maryland Teacher on Leave for Mental Health, Not Novels

Police are reportedly investigating the Eastern Shore educator for reasons other than school shooting literature.

'Bless You' and Gun Fiction: Are Schools Too Sensitive?

It’s a new school year and administrators walk a difficult line on discipline. What do you think?

ICYMI: Maryland Sales Tax-Free Week 2014 Under Way

The state's sales tax holiday is great for back-to-school essentials and ends soon. Check our link to find what is tax free and what is not.

Should Maryland Schools Wait Until After Labor Day to Start?

A petition drive is planned to push for a mandate that Maryland public schools wait until after Labor Day to start back to school.

Welcome To Boxtrolls Patch!

Excited for the new movie "Boxtrolls"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the world where the Boxtrolls live with Boxtrolls Patch!

Maryland Sales Tax-Free Week 2014 Starts Sunday

The state's sales tax holiday is great for back-to-school essentials. Check our link to find what is tax free and what is not.

How do Maryland Schools Rank Against Other States?

A new study by WalletHub ranks Maryland lower than studies in the past.

Do Maryland High Schools Need Athletic Trainers? Advocates Apply Pressure

Carroll County has an athletic trainer in every high school, a trend athletes and their advocates hope will catch on around the state.

State to Schools: Reduce Number of Students Kicked Out of Class, Expelled

The Maryland Board of Education wants local school systems to move away from zero-tolerance policies and instead evaluate student discipline on a case-by-case basis.

Carroll Schools Open Late Jan. 29

The National Weather Service warns that roads will be slippery this morning due to snow that fell last night.

Improving Economy Translates to Declining Community College Enrollment

Howard Community College gained the most students since 2010 of any Maryland public two-year school. The biggest decline came in Baltimore County.

Carroll County Schools Open Late Thursday

How many snow days has the Carroll County school system used so far this year?

No Evening Activities at Carroll Public Schools Wednesday

O’Malley’s Proposed Budget Calls For Hike in College Tuition

The planned increase is less than initially proposed, state leaders said.

Maryland's McComb Named Finalist for Nation's Top Teacher

Maryland's Teacher of the Year joins educators from Florida, Virginia and Pennsylvania as finalists for the national title.

Carroll Schools Open Late Today, Jan. 15

Carroll County is under a dense fog advisory until 9 a.m.

SPEAKOUT: Is A Two Percent Increase in Education Funding Reasonable?

Since 2009, the school system as absorbed $24 million in reductions, according to CCPS officials.

Maryland Loses No. 1 Education Ranking - Sort Of

The national education newspaper that ranks the states for the quality of their schools has changed its label for Maryland schools.

Winter Weather: Carroll County Schools Open Two Hours Late

Commissioners Take Issue With School Utilization Study

A consultant hired by Carroll County Public Schools has recommended replacing several schools and redistricting in several parts of the county.

Failing Grades: Which Maryland Schools Miss the Mark?

What letter grade did Maryland school systems earn in a national study? What grade would you give your school district?

Weather Closings and Delays: Carroll Public Schools and More

Looking Ahead: Important Dates on the Public School Calendar

School-Sponsored Activities Canceled Thursday Evening

Maryland Universities Protest Israel Boycott

UMBC leaders called the boycott "inconsistent with the tenets of academic freedom."

Flames Engulf UMD's Iconic Bronze Testudo Mascot

When their beloved mascot went up in flames, students took to social media.

Which Private College President in Maryland is Paid $1 Million?

The Chronicle of Higher Education has released its list of the top paid private college presidents in Maryland.