Maya Lora

Maryland's budget was prepared to give scholarships to 40,000 kids to help their families afford child care. But less than a month into the fiscal year, the state has already blown past that number.

The proposed charter amendment known as the Baltimore Baby Bonus Fund is unconstitutional and will not appear on city voters' general election ballots, according to a Friday ruling from Judge John S. Nugent.

Educators say a smooth transition to “big-kid school” is all about practice. Here are five ways to prepare.

The latest version of Maryland State Department of Education's literacy policy gives parents a right to challenge a decision to hold their child back.

Free pre-K is on the table for every 4-year-old in Baltimore City, giving parents a reprieve as the price of child care soars — even if it sometimes means accepting an open spot outside of a family's neighborhood school.

Together, the court's decisions about the two proposals showcased the limits of Maryland’s ballot initiative process and affirmed the sole power of legislative branches to make specific policy, a hallmark of representative democracies.

Kids from low-income families in West Baltimore will soon a get a head start on learning before they ever set foot in school.

92Q Jams Featured Video CLOSE Source: – / Getty Kids from low-income families in West Baltimore will soon a get a head start on learning before they ever set foot in school.

University of Maryland President Darryll J. Pines announced Wednesday that he's requested an independent review of his research following accusations that he plagiarized a research paper more than 20 years ago.