Bridget Byrne

2 months ago | baltimoresun.com | Bridget Byrne |Mary Carole McCauley

Maryland schools will not be required to sign a certification of compliance with the U.S. Department of Education's demand to cut diversity, equity and inclusion - for now - but had planned a workaround to avoid signing anyway. A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the Trump administration's mandate against DEI efforts in public schools, which they argue is as illegal based on Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard.

2 months ago | baltimoresun.com | Bridget Byrne

Students in Anne Arundel Community College's welding program attend for free, finish in five weeks and can expect an average starting salary of $55,000.

2 months ago | baltimoresun.com | Bridget Byrne |Dan Belson

The loss of more than $400 million in federal education funds announced this week could have an outsized impact on Maryland's high-poverty schools, experts say.

2 months ago | capitalgazette.com | Bridget Byrne |Dan Belson

Schools superintendent may be violating contract by not living in Baltimore County, inspector general says

Feb 1, 2025 | capitalgazette.com | Bridget Byrne

Activities range from art exhibitions and educational lectures to community gatherings honoring African American culture and contributions.