Frederick Educator Named Maryland Teacher of the Year
A Frederick teacher has been awarded the 2026 Maryland Teacher of the Year title by the Maryland State Department of Education. ALonna Soward-Puryear, a...
Gamification in the Classroom
As children and teens have become more distracted by social media and electronics in recent years, educators are increasingly looking for creative ways to...
Frederick Schools for Learning Differences
Learning disabilities can make kids feel like everything is so much harder than it needs to be. Basic lessons in math, writing and English...
A Seat at the Table for Frederick County Students
Alex Thomas, the student member-elect for the Frederick County Board of Education for the 2025-26 school year, wants his fellow students to have a...
State vs. Federal: Department of Education
The Department of Education (DOE) has been dominating news headlines over the past few months as conversations are swirling around the federal government potentially...
MPT Helps Develop PBS Kids Animated Series With Autistic Main Character
Move over, “Bluey” and “Paw Patrol”—there’s a new lovable animated animal in town, and this one’s breaking barriers on children’s TV. Created by author...
Frederick County Board of Ed Approves Anti-Censorship Library Policy
The Frederick County Board of Education recently approved a new policy regarding its school libraries in a 4-2 vote.
The policy in question, Policy 501,...
Patricia McCarron New Superintendent of Catholic Schools in Baltimore
Sister Patricia McCarron has been a school sister at Notre Dame Preparatory School (NDP) for 35 years, serving as a math teacher, junior varsity basketball...
Start Them Young: Learning Another Language is Good for Your Child
It can be hard to know when your child should be introduced to a new language. Some people wait for classes offered in elementary,...
Upcoming Educational Events for Families
Critter Care
Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-noon
FRP Nature Center
8511 Nature Center Place, Walkersville, MD 21793
Kids ages 10 and older can learn about handling, feeding and maintaining...
