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Big student loan changes coming July 1: Here's what you need to know
6+ hour, 1+ min ago (556+ words) Major changes to federal student loans are set to take effect on July 1, bringing sweeping reforms to repayment plans, student loan forgiveness programs and federal aid disbursement rules. The changes stem from President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act,…...
Carroll County ends Hashawha overnight school program
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (496+ words) Board of Education cites concerns over safety for youths The Carroll County Board of Education is ending the overnight outdoor school program at Hashawha Environmental Center, citing safety concerns and risks identified in a recent assessment. At a meeting on…...
Seniors fund $228, 000 in scholarships for Blakehurst caregivers
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (113+ words) Residents of the Blakehurst senior living facility in Towson showed their appreciation for their caregivers through scholarships. Sixty Blakehurst employees received $228, 000 in scholarships on Monday, the best part of which is the scholarships were funded entirely by the residents. Officials…...
Audit: AI bots pose as fake students to steal $264 K in aid from BCCC
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (352+ words) A new fraud case involving artificial intelligence stole thousands of dollars in college financial aid. A new state audit reveals Baltimore City Community College gave more than $264, 000 in taxpayer-funded financial aid to ghost students who were actually thieves who used…...
MSDE developing guidance on how schools teach AI
1+ week, 3+ day ago (339+ words) Maryland State Department of Education to develop guidance on how schools should use AI for instruction Maryland's Artificial Intelligence Ready School Act took effect Monday, creating statewide guidance for the technology's use in schools. The new law requires school districts…...
Anne Arundel County student named state Apprentice of the Year
1+ week, 3+ day ago (241+ words) An accomplished young man in Anne Arundel County has big aspirations " and a big honor. Yeridd Rodriguez, a senior at Glen Burnie High School who graduates Friday, was recently honored as the 2026 Maryland Youth Apprentice of the Year. "Yeridd is…...
How Fello supports people with disabilities | 11 TV Hill
1+ week, 4+ day ago (78+ words) WBAL-TV Search location by ZIP code Fello supports people with disabilities in Maryland | 11 TV Hill A Maryland organization has supported people with disabilities while also strengthening the economy for more than six decades. Fello has generated more than $460 million and…...
Baltimore university cuts 66 positions
1+ week, 6+ day ago (138+ words) WBAL-TV Search location by ZIP code Loyola University Maryland cuts 66 positions amid years of declining tuition revenue Loyola University Maryland has cut 66 positions amid years of declining tuition revenue at the North Baltimore liberal arts school. The university said Thursday…...
Mayor runs with Pimlico students to open new track
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (211+ words) Principal: 'You matter, your talent matters and your future matters.' "This is a very important day," Mayor Brandon Scott said. They pulled out all the stops " replete with cheerleaders, the marching band and even Ravens mascot Poe " to celebrate the…...
Baltimore could conduct study into causes of student absenteeism
6+ mon, 10+ hour ago (274+ words) Baltimore City school officials said chronic absenteeism is not only a problem in the city, it's a problem nationwide. Even though the absentee rate did go down slightly, officials said there is still plenty of concern. As many as 54% of…...