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Community College of Baltimore County President Sandra Kurtinitis announced she will step down as the school’s top administrator as of July 31, 2027. (File photo)
Jun 12, 2026

CCBC president announces retirement plans

Community College of Baltimore County President Sandra Kurtinitis announced she will step down, effective July 31, 2027. 

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Jun 12, 2026

State employee union calls on USM Board of Regents to reinstate jobs

AFSCME calls on the University System of Maryland Board of Regents to reverse layoffs affecting 94 unionized state employees across campuses.

A rendering of The Huffman Family Sports Performance Center, set to open prior to the start of the 2026-2027 academic year. (Courtesy of Calvert Hall College)
Jun 11, 2026

Calvert Hall to open sports performance center

Calvert Hall College High School and The Huffman Family Foundation announced the start of construction on The Huffman Family Sports Performance Center.

The 2026 Kids Count data book shows Maryland students struggled in several 2024 education metrics, one of the categories used to evaluate overall child well-being across the United States. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters)
Jun 9, 2026

MD sees child well-being gains, struggles in education since COVID

The economic welfare of Maryland’s kids has been relatively stable in recent years, though its ranking has slipped, a report found.

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Jun 5, 2026

South Baltimore programs, projects secure $553K in funding

South Baltimore Gateway Partnership received more than $553,000 in grants to support programs and projects across South and Southwest Baltimore.

Students walk across McKeldin Mall on the University of Maryland, College Park’s campus. (Photo by Sam Gauntt/Maryland Matters)
Jun 4, 2026

UMD lays off 84 employees during ‘period of uncertainty’

The University of Maryland, College Park, announced 84 employees were laid off Wednesday, according to a letter from school officials.

Shawn Joseph is introduced as interim school superintendent of Prince George’s County in June 2025. (Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post)
Jun 3, 2026

He was ready for a new chapter. Now he’s leading PG County schools.

On June 1, Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy chose Shawn Joseph to permanently serve as the county schools’ superintendent.

Notre Dame of Maryland University recently announced the launch of a School of Integrative Health which was done through a merger of the former Maryland University of Integrative Health into NDMU. (Photo courtesy Notre Dame of Maryland University)
Jun 1, 2026

Notre Dame of Maryland names new president

Notre Dame of Maryland University named its 15th president after a unanimous vote by its board of trustees.

Hundreds of community members and business leaders, students, faculty, staff, trustees, alumni and neighbors gathered to celebrate MICA’s Bicentennial. (Courtesy of MICA)
Jun 1, 2026

MICA celebrates bicentennial in Fête of Lights event

The Maryland Institute College of Art welcomed hundreds of Baltimore’s civic and business community at the Bicentennial Celebration “Fête of Lights.”

Ian Roberts, then the newly named superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools in Iowa, speaks with students before the first day of school at Samuelson Elementary in Des Moines on Aug. 23, 2023. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
May 29, 2026

Defense says immigration case haunted Ian Roberts, seeks probation

Ian Roberts, a former Baltimore educator, is seeking probation — a lesser penalty than the term of 30 to 37 months recommended in federal sentencing guidelines.

Mike Muempfer, director of the Maryland School Mental Health Response Program. (Submitted photo)
May 29, 2026

What’s MD doing for mental health in schools?

Maryland educators continue to reckon with the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic on children's mental health.

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May 28, 2026

New MD laws: What goes into effect June 1 — or already has?

These new Maryland laws go into effect June 1 — or already have.