Anne Arundel County schools crack down on cellphone use, hope for more student productivity
Anne Arundel County Public Schools is cracking down on cellphone use to get more productivity from students in the classroom.
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Anne Arundel County Public Schools is cracking down on cellphone use to get more productivity from students in the classroom.
Getting a head start on that back-to-school to-do list can relieve stress.
Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sean Bulson discussed his plans and expectations for this school year and his ongoing concerns with the district's budget.
Maryland has the third best school system in the United States, according to a report by WalletHub.
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's Tax-Free week is right around the corner, with a wide array of products that will not carry sales tax.
The upcoming school year is around the corner, but not all Maryland public schools start on the same date.
Federal health officials have a message for parents about protecting kids against measles.
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.
Check out this gallery of back to school photos submitted from WJZ viewers.
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.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is looking to tackle chronic absenteeism and tardiness by launching a friendly competition between schools.
The WJZ team shares their back to school photos!
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.
Microsoft is opening a new quantum research center near the University of Maryland, part of a push to make the state a hub for quantum science.
Police are searching for the person who killed 69-year-old Patricia Watson-Geiger inside of her Lutherville home Monday.
Baltimore City Councilmember Phylicia Porter has introduced legislation to change the city's zoning code to address what she calls an uneven concentration of health-care clinics.
Hit-or-miss rain shower and cool temperatures are in Wednesday's forecast.
Dylan Beavers tripled, homered and drove in three runs, Gunnar Henderson and Coby Mayo had three hits apiece and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 8-7 on Tuesday night.
Tens of thousands of patients are scrambling now that Johns Hopkins Medicine and UnitedHealthcare negotiations ended without a new contract.
An Indiana man has been arrested for allegedly making a social media threat to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, which led to a campus lockdown last week, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Police are searching for the person who killed 69-year-old Patricia Watson-Geiger inside of her Lutherville home Monday.
Cancel-Soto was one of three men charged in the aftermath of a shootout that left another man injured, according to police.
Harford County residents organized a vigil on Tuesday in the wake of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
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.
Dill Dinkers in White Marsh, Maryland, is hosting the area’s first accessible pickleball tournament.
J.O. Spice in Halthorpe, Maryland, is coming up on its 80th anniversary.
The Fells Point Oyster Fest is returning to Baltimore starting on Friday, Sept. 12.
The 9th annual Love Groove Festival will return to Baltimore on Saturday, Sept. 13.
Baltimore-based artist and swimmer Katie Pumphrey debuted a solo exhibition called “Swimming Pool” at the Creative Alliance.
Dylan Beavers tripled, homered and drove in three runs, Gunnar Henderson and Coby Mayo had three hits apiece and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 8-7 on Tuesday night.
Colton Cowser hit a three-run home run, Kyle Bradish pitched five strong innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the White Sox 4-1 on Monday night to extend Chicago's skid to four games.
Never before had Baltimore's running game been stopped like this with Lamar Jackson at quarterback. In the end, the Ravens still had more than 40 points.
Lamar Jackson threw four touchdown passes and Baltimore's defense hounded Joe Flacco in his return as the Ravens beat the Cleveland Browns 41-17 on Sunday.
It's the time we've been waiting for since January. The Ravens are back, and so are fans to cheer them on.
The judge in Mangione's case is expected to rule on some motions and could potentially set a trial date.
President Trump said he wants to send the National Guard into yet another city—Memphis, Tennessee. But Baltimore remains a Trump target.
Former House Speaker and current U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi called for unity and an end to gun violence following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah.
The Trump administration told Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Friday it is now seeking to deport him to the tiny African kingdom of Eswatini, according to an email obtained by CBS News.
The number of states at least entertaining a redistricting effort is continuing to grow.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
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.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
An area of low pressure continues to drift meander near Richmond, Virginia, today. On the north side of this system, gloomy conditions and scattered rain remain likely, ahead of a clearer and warmer weather to end the workweek across central Maryland.
Hit-or-miss rain shower and cool temperatures are in Wednesday's forecast.
Scattered showers and downpours will move in Wednesday before a change from clouds to sun Thursday.
Rain resumes on Wednesday in Maryland
Rain showers, cool temperatures continue in Maryland
D.C. City Council is set to take a final vote on redeveloping RFK stadium on Wednesday. The vote would sign off on the use of $1.1 billion of taxpayer money to move the NFL's Washington Commanders from Landover to Washington, D.C.
An area of low pressure continues to drift meander near Richmond, Virginia, today. On the north side of this system, gloomy conditions and scattered rain remain likely, ahead of a clearer and warmer weather to end the workweek across central Maryland.
A new steel pile fabrication factory at Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore County is expected to create 150 high-skilled jobs, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced on Tuesday.
Police are searching for the person who killed 69-year-old Patricia Watson-Geiger inside of her Lutherville home Monday.
Analysts expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates for the first time since December.