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Police: Shooting Near Prince George’s Co. High School
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– One person was shot in the wood line behind Suitland High School, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. An unknown amount of students left the school around noon...
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Family Of Child Killed In Crash Outside Of Baltimore School Sues City And Police
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– One year after a tragic crash killed a little girl right in front of her West Baltimore school, her family files a lawsuit against the City, the police department and a police officer....
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1 Dead, 1 Missing After Explosion At Minneapolis School
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Firefighters were searching for a man believed to be buried in the rubble of a collapsed school building in Minneapolis on Wednesday after an explosion killed another school employee...
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NTSB Says School Blast Investigation Could Take A Year
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Workers may have been moving a gas meter when an explosion tore through a Minneapolis school building this week, killing two people and injuring at least nine others, according to...
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City Unveils 1st 21st Century Baltimore City Public School
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Fort Worthington Elementary and Middle School opened their brand new facility Wednesday. The facility is a part of an impressive $1 billion plan, that will modernize or rebuild...
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Move-In Day: Maryland College Students Begin To Move In For New School Year
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Emotions are high as students move into the nearly dozen colleges and universities in and around Baltimore. It’s the time of year when 1.5 million freshmen show up with all their stuff...
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Baltimore School Builds Outdoor Habitat For Endangered Birds
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– When school gets underway, some students in Baltimore City will be greeted by a brand new outdoor bird habitat. At Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School, the community, developers...
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Baltimore School Board Approves Dogs, Miniature Horses As Service Animals
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– The Baltimore City Public Schools’ board of commissioners approved new guidelines Tuesday on the use of service animals in district schools and facilities by students, employees and...
View Article5-Year-Old Claims Teachers Taped Mouth Shut, Threw Out Lunch
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI (CBS Local) – A Michigan family is demanding answers after their five-year-old son claims two teachers repeatedly taped his mouth shut and threw out his lunch at school. “She put...
View ArticleSchool Security Officer Arrested For Using Stun Gun On Student
NORMANDY, MO (CBS Local) – A Missouri school security officer has been arrested after allegedly using a stun gun on a 14-year-old student. According to reports, the head of school security at Normandy...
View ArticleSouth Carolina Schools End Snow Days, Will Have Students Learn Online
ANDERSON, S.C. (WJZ) — It may be the middle of summer, but one South Carolina school district is already planning to eliminate their students’ snow days. Anderson School District 5 plans to be the...
View ArticleElementary School Opens Meditation Room To ‘Replace Behaviors’
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (CBS Local) – An elementary school in Oklahoma is tackling mental health issues and discipline with an all new approach: a meditation room. “Meditation class was a response to a...
View ArticleMICA Apologizes For Whites-Only Admission Policy That Barred Black Students...
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Inside the bunting center at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is a small gallery housing Deyane Moses’ senior project. It begins with Harry Pratt, the first black student...
View ArticleMaryland Leaders Announce $2.2 Billion School Construction Bill
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — State lawmakers reinforced their stance on increased education funding Wednesday, announcing a $2.2 billion school construction plan. They also committed to funding...
View ArticleParent Resistance Thwarts Local School Desegregation Efforts
ELLICOT CITY, Md. (AP) — As they try to address stubborn school segregation, many of the nation’s school districts confront a familiar obstacle: resistance from affluent, well-organized and mostly...
View ArticleIdeas For Parents Working From Home That Will Keep The Kids Busy During The...
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As cases of coronavirus continue to grow in Maryland, Gov. Larry Hogan ordered schools to close for two weeks, leaving many parents left to work from home or find child care. For...
View ArticleCarroll County Public Schools Superintendent Recommends Mostly Virtual Start...
CARROLL COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — The superintendent of Carroll County Public Schools recommended a mostly virtual start to the academic year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. UPDATE: Carroll County Will Start...
View ArticleMaryland Weather: Dense Fog Advisory Thursday Causes School Delays
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A dense fog advisory was in effect until 10 a.m. for much of Maryland. Counties included are: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Caroline, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, Harford, Howard,...
View ArticleDorchester County Schools Goes Back To Virtual Learning After COVID-19 Case...
CAMBRIDGE, Md. (WJZ) — Dorchester County Schools switched back to virtual learning Thursday after a coronavirus surge in their community. Dave Bromwell, Superintendent of Dorchester County Schools,...
View ArticleHelp Your Child Have a Healthy Virtual Learning Experience
For many students, this school year involves a new way of learning. With virtual classes and independent work, it’s an adjustment for both parents and children, says Carroll Hospital pediatric...
View ArticleBaltimore City Schools Expanding In-Person Learning Options Starting Feb. 16
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Public Schools will expand in-person learning options starting February 16. More in-person learning options will be open to students in kindergarten through fifth...
View ArticleFog Advisories Issued; Some Maryland Schools Delay Opening
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Fog is causing issues for drivers and school systems early Thursday morning. #mdwx Fog is now forming in a lot of spots. Fairly heavy, in spots, on the Eastern shore. Fog Advisory...
View ArticleAll Baltimore County Students Will Return To In-Person Learning 4 Days A Week...
TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Baltimore County Public Schools is reopening its buildings 4-days a week for students in all grade levels on Monday, May 24. “I feel that the parents and the educators feel more...
View ArticleHoward County Executive Announces $750K For HoCo STRIVES To Tackle...
ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Howard County Executive, Calvin Ball, announced $750,000 for HoCo STRIVES to help tackle the achievement gap for Howard County students. HoCo STRIVES, which stands for...
View Article‘It’s A Blessing. It Tells Me To Keep Going’ College Bound Baltimore City...
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A few well-deserving Baltimore City High graduates were awarded new computers and other supplies on Wednesday to help them stay on the road to success — just before they leave for...
View ArticleBaltimore County Public Schools Urge Parents To Register Their Children Ahead...
TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — School’s coming up fast, and Baltimore County Public Schools are reminding parents and caregivers to register their children for school to ensure their smooth transition into class....
View ArticleStudents Return Back To Classrooms Despite Rise In Covid-19 Cases Among Children
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — In Maryland, data shows the number of COVID-19 cases among children has been steadily rising since July. Even as COVID-19 cases surge, students are returning back to the classrooms...
View Article‘It Was Absolutely Amazing’ Temple X Summer Program Looking To Continue...
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As we inch closer to the school year many summer programs are coming to an end but one, in particular, is looking to continue the work they’ve done over the past few months,...
View ArticleTensions Flare At Carroll County School Board Meeting Over Optional Masks In...
WESTMINSTER, Md. (WJZ) — While many Maryland counties have begun the school year, masked up, Carroll County is one of the only counties leaving the decision in the hands of parents. “I refuse to parent...
View ArticleMercy High School Commemorates 57th Anniversary Of Beatles Lead Guitarist...
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Mercy High School held a special ceremony to mark the 57th anniversary of the Beatles lead guitarist George Harrison’s visit to the school. The school unveiled historical items along...
View ArticleBaltimore Teacher Receives $25K To Buy New Equipment For Her Photography &...
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore teacher takes home a big prize — $25,000 to buy all new equipment for her photography and visual arts students. Jenna Porter is a visual arts teacher at Roland Park...
View ArticleThe Bus Driver Shortage Continues To Impact Maryland
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — All across the United States, there’s a shortage of school bus drivers. The issue is so severe, even the youngest riders notice it. Violett Yang is an elementary student in...
View ArticleTwo Students Injured At Annapolis High School After Several Fights Break Out,...
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Violence and chaos in Anne Arundel County after fights break out at Annapolis High School leaving two students hospitalized and seven students criminally charged. “One of the...
View ArticleUniversity Of Maryland Dedicates New Pyon-Chen Residence Hall
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — The University of Maryland celebrated the dedication of its newest residence hall. The state-of-the-art Pyon Chen hall is 131,000 square feet and houses 450 students. “What’s...
View ArticleSchool Bus Drivers In Anne Arundel County Strike For Second Day, Say They...
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Drivers with Annapolis Bus Company plan to return to work on Wednesday. They have been on strike since Monday. Instead of driving their buses, Annapolis Bus Company drivers are...
View ArticleMiddle School Student Escapes Attempted Kidnapping In Annapolis, Police...
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Police are investigating after a middle schooler says a man attempted to grab her as she walked toward a bus stop in Annapolis. Officials said around 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 6, the...
View ArticleBowie State University To Participate In National HBCU Initiative Aimed To...
BOWIE, Md. (WJZ) — Bowie State University announced that they will participate, along with 28 other HBCUs and Strada Education Network, in a new initiative aimed at creating meaningful connections...
View ArticleTowson University Breaks Ground On New College Of Health Professions Building
TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Towson University broke ground on their new College of Health Professions Building on Thursday, officials announced. “We remain steadfastly committed, in our duty as a public...
View Article‘I Get Scared To Go To School’: Uptick In Violence In Baltimore County...
TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — There’s a major uptick in violence in Baltimore County Schools. “I get scared to go to school,” said Baltimore County School student, Ileana Nazario. Videos from Dundalk High School...
View ArticleDozens Of Baltimore City Schools Making Temporary Transition To Virtual Learning
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Due to the ongoing pandemic, some Baltimore City Schools have decided to temporarily transition to virtual learning. This decision was made based on having enough staff to operate a...
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