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Baltimore County took a step forward to reduce classroom over-capacity in its schools.
Believe it or not, there are parents who don't send their child to school five days a week, and it's called unschooling.
Maryland has the third best school system in the United States, according to a report by WalletHub.
Through expanded funding, schools and libraries will now be able to offer more Wi-Fi hotspots to students and community members.
The Harford County school board reversed its controversial decision and will now make an Advanced Placement African American Studies elective available to high school students.
School lunches are going to look different in Howard County, with the school district announcing healthier food on the menu.
Many families in Baltimore and across the state fall into what is called the 'digital divide,' meaning they do not have access to the internet at home.
Back-to-school stressors are normal for the whole family. Here are two common issues mental health experts see popping up and how to deal with them.
The Maryland Department of Education published a series of booklets to increase collaboration between families of students with disabilities and their school system.
Check out this gallery of back to school photos submitted from WJZ viewers.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is looking to tackle chronic absenteeism and tardiness by launching a friendly competition between schools.
Monday is the big day for students throughout Maryland. It's the first day of school for students, teachers and educators.
School security remains a concern, not just in Baltimore, but everywhere in the state.
A number of improvements have been made to improve pedestrian safety in Howard County ahead of the new school year.
Schools are racing against the clock to fill teacher vacancies before the start of the year.
A study shows that 68 percent of back-to-school shoppers feel stressed this year about paying for school supplies.
Now is a good time for families to make sure students are healthy and protected before heading back to the classrooms.
From recruitment fairs to signing bonuses, it seems every school district is still trying to recruit bus drivers.
Jared Perry, a music teacher at Booker T. Washington Middle School for the Arts, is Baltimore City Public Schools' 2023 Teacher of the Year.
As families gear up for the new school year, experts emphasize the importance of easing into routines, whether it's a child's first or senior year in school.
Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Sean Bulson sat down with WJZ staff to talk about how his school district is preparing for students to return to the hallways.
The signs of a bag being too heavy, aside from the child falling over like a turtle on its back, are numerous.
WJZ sat down with Anne Arundel County Public Schools Superintendent Mark Bedell for our Back-to-School series.
WJZ talked with Dr. Asha Patton-Smith, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Kaiser Permanente, about how to cope with empty nest syndrome.
The Baltimore Ravens will open their official Ravens Holiday Pop-Up Flock Shop at M&T Bank Stadium from December 22 through December 24, the team announced Thursday.
In this ASK A DOC, Dr. Eremita shares some common conditions that he treats and how to help young patients manage their diagnosis.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
Expect a gusty and chilly breeze today. Sprinkles & flurries possible Friday ahead of weekend arctic blast of cold.
The Howard County community got to weigh in on a proposed cellphone ban in the school district on Wednesday, nearly a month after the Board of Education postponed a vote on a draft of the ban.
WJZ obtained surveillance video from a nearby business that shows a fiery crash and a shooting that killed one and injured nine others in Towson Tuesday evening.
A Baltimore City man died and nine other people were injured after a shooting and fiery crash in the Baltimore suburb of Towson Tuesday night, authorities said.
Expect a gusty and chilly breeze today. Sprinkles & flurries possible Friday ahead of weekend arctic blast of cold.
A federal spending bill that would have included the full cost of a rebuilt Francis Scott Key Bridge and prevent a government shutdown has hit a snag in Congress.
Baltimore County Police are investigating a possible shooting in the area of Wycombe Way and Glenbarr Court in Parkville, the department said.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Owner Eunie Cho shares her story on how she got started and what makes permanent jewelry the hottest keepsake.
Huber joins us from the studio of 100.7 The Bay to share a story about a unique gift he received one year and how it has become a yearly tradition.
Enjoy holiday shopping, a visit with Santa, live performances, and family-friendly activities from now through December 24th.
Local wine expert Tony Foreman shares tip on affordable wine for the holidays.
Chris Burbank shares a delicious at home recipe for crab wontons as well as a holiday-inspired cheesecake.
Lamar Jackson's struggles against Pittsburgh have been well documented.
Lamar Jackson's five touchdown passes were the big story, but he also ran for 65 yards on six carries.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a one-year contract with Japanese star Tomoyuki Sugano, a right-hander coming off an MVP season in Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League.
The Baltimore Ravens excused Diontae Johnson from practice this week, another part of the fallout after the team says the receiver refused to enter a game against Philadelphia on Dec. 1.
Navy won the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy for the first time since 2019 after beating Air Force and Army this season.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The 1,500-page measure would have done much more than prevent a government shutdown.
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
Daniel Penny, the veteran acquitted of homicide in the choking death of Jordan Neely, will join Donald Trump in his suite at the Army-Navy football game.
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Gusty chilly weather for Thursday. Temperatures will be in the low 40's. Chance for show and rain showers Friday morning.
Expect a gusty and chilly breeze today. Sprinkles & flurries possible Friday ahead of weekend arctic blast of cold.
Maryland temperatures to plummet through the weekend
Sunny, breezy, colder Thursday in Maryland
Dryer and colder Thursday in Maryland
Dr. Matt Eremita specializes in Pediatric Rheumatology at LifeBridge Health's Greenspring Pediatric Associates office in Baltimore.
Gusty chilly weather for Thursday. Temperatures will be in the low 40's. Chance for show and rain showers Friday morning.
Maryland temperatures to plummet through the weekend
Stopgap funding measure, with coverage for Key Bridge, stalled in Congress
Howard County community gives feedback on proposed school cellphone ban