Education

by Brew EditorsJun 7, 2021

Today’s dismissal affects City College, Patterson High and many elementary schools. No word yet on whether students will return to classes tomorrow.

Jun 5, 2021

When Covid struck, Baltimore’s community schools became a lifeline

The wraparound services that helped students and families survive the pandemic point to the kind of investment that, at scale, could help them prosper in better times. [OP-ED]

Apr 27, 2021

“Don’t muzzle me.” Limits on School Board members’ ability to talk to teachers and the media get pushback

The proposal comes as some members challenge board leadership and CEO Santelises, and as Baltimore’s school board prepares for new members and structural change.

Apr 5, 2021

Students at Baltimore School for the Arts share stories of sexual harassment and assault

Amid allegations that officials have minimized and mishandled years of reported harassment, groping, assault and more, City Schools officials are pledging to investigate.

Jan 21, 2021

Parents and teachers fear that portable air purifiers won’t make Baltimore schools safe for reopening

With many buildings lacking upgraded ventilation systems, can children and staff safely return next month?

Special SeriesJan 13, 2021

Citing “dramatic” learning losses, Santelises expands in-person learning

The failure rate for Baltimore students in every grade increased since schools went virtual, CEO says, moving toward a classroom return that teacher and some parent groups oppose.

Aug 17, 2020

Mervo teachers and alumni want more say in picking next principal

Aug 11, 2020

Racism in Baltimore private schools: “I’m not a zoo animal!”

Jul 28, 2020

UPDATE: City Schools says “we have no excuses” for making families wait in the heat

Jul 28, 2020

No-bid $6 million contract is pulled from School Board agenda

Jul 27, 2020

Baltimore families wait for hours in the heat for student computers

Jul 17, 2020

Student internet access pilot making modest progress – amid massive need

Jun 24, 2020

Baltimore Teachers Union files grievance over days they say members worked in March

May 26, 2020

Comcast pressed to do more for student digital equity

May 22, 2020

Hopkins agrees to relief payment for furloughed food service workers

May 11, 2020

Four students who can only access the internet through one shared hotspot

Education

30 Baltimore schools, most without air conditioning, dismiss students early

When Covid struck, Baltimore’s community schools became a lifeline

“Don’t muzzle me.” Limits on School Board members’ ability to talk to teachers and the media get pushback

Students at Baltimore School for the Arts share stories of sexual harassment and assault

Parents and teachers fear that portable air purifiers won’t make Baltimore schools safe for reopening

Citing “dramatic” learning losses, Santelises expands in-person learning

Older Stories

With data presumed unrecoverable, Baltimore County Schools scramble to recover from cyber attack

BCPS stonewalls County Council members at meeting over ransomware attack

Baltimore County Attorney warns school administration not to negotiate with hackers

Multiple red flags preceded last week’s “catastrophic” cyber attack on Baltimore County Schools

Anxiety, despair, no support, no motivation, can’t focus

Despite Covid spreading faster than ever, Baltimore moves ahead with partial reopening

Baltimore’s school reopening plan has a rocky rollout

Outside Baltimore schools headquarters, teachers and parents rally against reopening