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Patuxent Valley Middle celebrates literature at Reader's Cafe

At first blush, a jazz band, a vulture and a rapper may not seem to have much in common, let alone be tied to one school subject area. But...

'Congressional hearings' help Howard students embrace the Constitution

Being called to a congressional hearing can be an intimidating experience for national leaders, business executives and even elected...

Howard County schools' healthcare fund at center of budget debate

After several frustrating work sessions, county officials say a budget solution is getting closer for the Howard County Public School...

Educators receive first-ever Crystal Flame awards

At the Howard County Board of Education meeting Thursday, May 9, Superintendent Renee Foose recognized the four winners of the school...

'Angels' will help Columbia fourth-grader run first 5K

Jakob Henchell and Aiden Peters have a lot in common: The close friends who laugh at the same things are both 10 years old, fourth-graders...

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Brown-bagging it in style » Brown-bagging it in style Suggestions for a less frantic school year » Suggestions for a less frantic school year Should cursive writing still be taught? » Should cursive writing still be taught? Helping kids make the social grade » Helping kids make the social grade Hip school supplies » Hip school supplies Cool character backpacks » Cool character backpacks Back to school totes: Get graphic » Back to school totes: Get graphic Dorm room essentials » Dorm room essentials 12 gadgets for college » 12 gadgets for college Make your locker unique » Make your locker unique Must haves: Cool lunch bags, containers » Must haves: Cool lunch bags, containers Educational apps for kids » Educational apps for kids Making better after-school snacks » Making better after-school snacks Keep lunchboxes interesting » Keep lunchboxes interesting From 'Animal House' to 'Undeclared': The best college campuses of TV, film » From 'Animal House' to 'Undeclared': The best... Help your kid deal with friends who get mean » Help your kid deal with friends who get mean Later school start times and Zzzs to A's » Later school start times and Zzzs to A's OMG, what 2 wear? » OMG, what 2 wear? Have a Safe, Healthy Return to School » Have a Safe, Healthy Return to School Parents should be open to ideas when dealing with teachers » Parents should be open to ideas when... Skipping a grade: Is your child really ready for it? » Skipping a grade: Is your child really... Back-to-school shopping offers budget lessons before classes start » Back-to-school shopping offers budget lessons... You're not dreaming. Healthy school lunches your kids can make. » You're not dreaming. Healthy school lunches... Beware of Toxic Children's Books » Beware of Toxic Children's Books Back to school facts » Back to school facts Tips for packing school lunchboxes » Tips for packing school lunchboxes Books for kids just starting school » Books for kids just starting school Studying for the SATs and ACTs » Studying for the SATs and ACTs 10 ways to pack a fun school lunch » 10 ways to pack a fun school lunch

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Howard school board approves annual capacity chart

The Howard County Board of Education has approved an annual report that can open or close residential development in the county.

Mother knew best for daughter, and now they'll graduate together at HCC

As a mother, Howard Community College student Sonia Halboni believes she always has her children's best interests at heart, yet she can...

Howard school board delays vote on health policy

A vote on the Howard County Public School System’s health and wellness policy won't take place until the fall, but certain aspects...

Howard County band leaders still rock

The spring concert season is in full swing in Howard County high schools, and nowhere is it swinging more than at Wilde Lake and Glenelg...

Howard Human Rights Commission seeks student member

The Howard County Human Rights Commission is seeking a student member to serve a one-year term. The student would serve from July 1, 2013 to...

Columbia's Lincoln Tech graduates given the tools to succeed

While many schools say they give students tools for success, it's literal for graduates of Lincoln College of Technology and Culinary...

Coffee and Conversation with Howard education board

The Howard County Board of Education is holding a Coffee and Conversation Saturday, May 11 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Clarksville Middle...

11 Howard high schools make Newsweek's best list

Eleven Howard County high schools have made Newsweek's list of America's Best High Schools.

Columbia teacher named 'Mover and Shaker' in industry

As library media specialist at Longfellow Elementary School in Columbia, it's Matthew Winner's job to figure out how best to use...

CareFirst commits $125,000 in HCC scholarships

The region’s largest health insurer, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, has committed $125,000 to Howard Community...

Oakland Mills holds community forum on education

The Oakland Mills Community Association is kicking off a series of community forums Tuesday, May 7, from 7-8:30 p.m. at The Other Barn...

Howard health council calls for stronger focus on wellness language

A health advisory group to the Howard County Board of Education is calling for stronger language in policy-making that focuses on the health...

From Key Highway to Key West, Lemle bikes for cancer awareness

It's more than 1,300 miles from Key Highway in Baltimore to Key West, Fla. — a car drive lasting a couple days or a flight lasting a...

Ellicott City student has shot at Google fame

An Ellicott City seventh-grader has a shot at having her artwork grace Google’s homepage.

Physical education is no game in Howard County

Anna Spring remembers the resources that were poured into combating teen smoking and pregnancy. The retired Howard County physical education...