Maya Lora
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Reporter at Baltimore Sun
early childhood education reporter @BaltimoreBanner, [email protected] | past words @baltsunguild @theledger @MiamiHerald | #MoreLatinosInNews
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2 days ago |
thebaltimorebanner.com | Maya Lora
Months afterKrystian Thomas moved to Baltimore,she still hasn’t secured child care for her 1-year-old son, an all-too-familiar issue in the city. The single mom of two has struggled to find high-quality care that’sclose and affordable.For now, she says her best options are her apartment near Druid Hill Park or her sister’s in D.C. “Thank goodness I can work from home and bring him with me to work,” Thomas, 29, said.
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1 week ago |
thebaltimorebanner.com | Maya Lora
The arts may be just what a small school in West Baltimore needs. In fall 2026, Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle School in Hunting Ridge will convert from a traditional public school into an arts-integrated charter school. Arts for Learning Maryland, via the nonprofit A4L Charter Inc., will run Dream Academy Charter School. The hope is that boosting arts offerings will draw more students to the charter in its initial years.
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1 week ago |
flipboard.com | Maya Lora
Have an artsy kid? Baltimore approved a charter just for themThe arts may be just what a small school in West Baltimore needs.In fall 2026, Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle School in Hunting Ridge will …
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1 month ago |
flipboard.com | Maya Lora
NowAs if the impending arrival of your first child isn’t stressful enough, you’re undoubtedly shopping for a seemingly endless list of baby gear. Cribs, strollers, bottle warmers, sound machines and whatever the heck a MamaRoo is. You’ll likely get most of that stuff from a baby registry. But the …
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1 month ago |
thebaltimorebanner.com | Maya Lora
Just after 8 a.m., the kindergartners at KIPP Baltimore were having a dance party. A YouTube video guided them through the alphabet, pairing lettersand words with dance moves. “A” got alligator and a hand chomp. “D” stood for dancing dinosaur, paired with the Thriller dance. The kids’ favorite was “R,” which had them and their paraeducator Irika Ford jamming out with an air guitar for “rockstar roll.”“Do your best every day! Tell me what sounds the letters make!” the kids sang along.
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