Baltimore City Schools

School and district leaders knew about the abuse in the 1970s and 80s, attorney Janai Woodhouse claims. And they did nothing about it.

At an annual remembrance event Friday, city leaders acknowledged a reduction in student deaths from last year — but said it’s not enough.

The district’s proposed $1.9 billion plan for next school year aims to invest only in the most effective student services as costs climb and federal aid expires.

Nothing’s changed since The Baltimore Banner published a months-long investigation on how public bus issues hurt student grades and attendance. But residents want solutions.

The district won’t be reimbursed for up to $48 million of COVID-era relief spending after the Trump administration back-tracked on promises to reimburse.

A new bill would require school district leaders to report on barriers to attendance and brainstorm solutions with local agencies.

CEO Sonja Santelises says an “outdated and archaic” digital system is to blame for most of the issues found in the recent report.

Unreliable public transportation turns school choice into a false promise.

Four high schools are partnering with local organizations to help students peacefully resolve conflicts.

But district leaders and the local union are still negotiating fair pay for school support professionals.