MD: Education
Maryland students to study eclipse’s effect on atmosphere
As solar eclipse spectators are gathering in the path of totality, teams of students from Maryland and around the nation are preparing to launch …
Program could bring student debt cancellation for some MD borrowers
Marylanders with student debt may have an opportunity to have some or all of it forgiven but time is running out. The average student loan debt of …
Report: MD near top in number of adults with post-high school credentials
A new report assessing post-high school educational attainment shows Maryland doing better than most states, but says work remains to be done…
Report: MD children doing well overall, racial gaps persist
A new report looking at child well-being finds Maryland doing better than most, but racial disparities persist in the state. The Baltimore-based …
USDA announces partnership to reform school food procurement
October is National Farm to School Month and the Department of Agriculture has announced a new effort to improve students' access to high-quality food…
Poll: Nearly 50% of Maryland Teachers Working Second Job
As students head back to school, a recent poll of teachers in Maryland found many are facing financial hardships. The poll conducted over the summer …
Report: Widening College Completion Gap Between Latino, White Students in MD
A new report looking at Latino college completion rates across the country shows Maryland is doing better than most. The report from the non-profit …
Report: Maryland Ranks 21st for Child Well-being
The new Kids Count Data Book found the child care system still struggling in the wake of the pandemic. The Annie E. Casey Foundation report showed …
Foster Care Report Shows Fewer in System, But Achievement Gaps Remain
A new report covering foster care trends among older children in the U.S. shows some improvements but critical achievement gaps remain. The …
Report: Eliminating Child-Care Barriers for Student Parents
A new report highlights the need for better access to child care for college level student parents. The report, from Generation Hope, finds 92% of …
Bowie State University to Boost Support for Student Parents
Students who are also parents face more challenges getting through college, but support for these students is getting an upgrade at Bowie State …
Supporting Students Through the Grief Process
Knowing how to approach the grief of others can be difficult, although things can get more complicated when addressing the grief of students in …