Michelle Obama wants Bowie State graduates to promote education

Michelle Obama encouraged the graduates of Bowie State University on Friday to live up to the legacy of their university's founders and...

State school board adopts concussion regulations

Rules include more training for those responsible for student-athletes and beefing up protocols for addressing head injuries.

Baltimore second in per-pupil spending, Census Bureau says

The Baltimore school system ranked second among the nation's 100 largest school districts in how much it spent per pupil in fiscal year...

Baltimore County hires consultant to assess facilities needs

District enters $500,000 contract, following similar path as city.

City school system passes $1.2B budget

The Baltimore school board unanimously passed a $1.2 billion budget Monday that had essentially remained intact since it was presented.

Inquiry leads to full correction page in city schools budget

Revision process recalls memories of 2007 budget blunder.

State Board upholds Dyer's removal

The Maryland State Board of Education has decided to uphold an administrative law judge's conclusion that former Howard County Board of...

Illness at Pot Spring Elementary investigated

Baltimore County health officials are investigating why about 200 students at Pot Spring Elementary in Timonium — a third of the...

UM's Diamondback to begin publishing four days a week

Newspaper will focus on digital on Fridays.

Ripken gets honorary degree as University of Md. graduates 7,700

Oriole Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. drew a laugh Sunday during his...

Wizard of Oz party [Pictures]

We walk you through the steps of a great Oz party.

How to make a rainbow layer cake [Pictures]

A little effort and a lot of wow.

Craft of the Month: recycling crayons [Pictures]

Here's a simple way to recycle broken or stubby crayons. The resulting multicolored creations will delight any little artist.

Kids who start businesses learn the value of money along the way

From hot-chocolate stands to dog walking to helping people with computers, kids can start their own businesses — and learn...

Tips for choosing your child's first bike

Choosing a first bike can be daunting, but these tips can help narrow down the options.

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Mother lode of party venues

Children¿s birthday parties at home with cake and games will never go out of style. But if you or your child would like to try something...

Camp St. Vincent caters to Baltimore's homeless youth

From the outside, Camp St. Vincent looks like many other summer camps. There are crafts and reading along with plenty of time to play...

Download it: IronKids app

A new mobile app developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics aims to help children stay free from sports injuries by encouraging them to...

A trio of Easter egg crafts

Grab a jar of Mod Podge and create one of these three easy Easter egg crafts. By Catherine Mallette

River exploration, archaeology and more at Robinson Nature Center camps

Summer break finds many kids sleeping in, riding bikes and splashing in the pool. But it’s not every day you come across a pastime...