New Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Jermaine Dawson is prioritizing stronger support for schools, community partnerships and neighborhood school quality as he begins his tenure. His 100-day plan includes listening sessions and a commitment to preparing every student for college, trade school or a living-wage career.
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Members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. launch community service projects as part of road to 2027 national conference in BaltimoreÂ
The Baltimore Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. partnered with KABOOM! and local leaders to unveil a new playground at Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle School as part of a series of community outreach initiatives leading up to the fraternity’s 88th Grand Chapter Meeting in 2027.
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Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises to join Council on Foreign Relations
Sonja Brookins Santelises has been appointed as vice president, senior fellow, and director of the Richard Haass Center for Education at the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Our boys deserve better: Why Baltimore must protect its only all-male public school
By Walter Fields Do our boys really matter? That is the question I have pondered since learning that Baltimore City Public Schools is threatening to not renew the charter of Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys (BCSB). This school is the only all-male, public school of its kind in Maryland, and provides a safe and nurturing […]
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First public hearing held regarding the future of Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys
Parents, students and community members rallied at a Dec. 11 public hearing to urge Baltimore City Schools officials to keep Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys open, citing the school’s role in academic growth, mentorship and emotional support for Black boys. District leaders have recommended closure due to low test scores, enrollment shortfalls and financial issues, but families argue the all-boys public charter school is breaking cycles of trauma and incarceration while giving students a chance to thrive.
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AFRO exclusive: LTYC founder responds to teacher lawsuit, cites delayed payments and funding challenges
Dermell Brunson, founder of Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center, is speaking publicly for the first time since former Baltimore City teachers sued his nonprofit and the school district over unpaid wages. Brunson said delayed payments from City Schools and other partners—compounded by outdated systems, tighter banking requirements for Black-led nonprofits, and post-COVID funding challenges—have created financial strain, though he stressed LTYC has acted in good faith.
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City Schools CEO named the superintendent-in-residence at The Broad Center at Yale School of Management
Baltimore City Schools CEO Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises has been named superintendent-in-residence at The Broad Center at Yale School of Management, where she will mentor, teach and support education leaders nationwide while continuing to lead City Schools. Her appointment recognizes her years of leadership and commitment to transforming urban education.
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How Baltimore schools support students living with sickle cell
Baltimore school nurse Mary Caudle is working to destigmatize sickle cell disease and ensure students receive individualized care plans, legal accommodations and classroom support so they can safely access education and thrive.
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YouthWorks: Offering career paths—not just paychecks
For over 50 years, Baltimore City’s YouthWorks program has provided thousands of city youth with paid summer jobs, offering critical skills, mentorship and career pathways. Now expanding into year-round internships and credentialed career tracks in fields like healthcare and clean energy, the program is evolving into a powerful pipeline for workforce development and long-term economic mobility.
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Roslyn Chandler Wood, devoted educator and community pillar, dies at 96
Roslyn Chandler Wood, a devoted educator, cultural advocate, and lifelong Baltimore resident, passed away on July 17 at age 96. Family, friends, and community members gathered July 24 to honor her legacy of service, excellence, and empowerment during a heartfelt celebration of life at St. James Episcopal Church.
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Opening doors through exposure
Cory V. McCray represents Maryland’s 45th Legislative District in the State Senate. This week he examines how a transformative dance partnership at Gardenville Elementary in Baltimore highlights how exposure, mentorship, and creative opportunity can reshape futures for students in underserved communities—just as an apprenticeship once did for the author.
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Baltimore City Public Schools sued after allegedly ignoring sexual assault of several studentsÂ
Attorneys at Murphy, Falcon and Murphy have filed lawsuits against Baltimore City Public Schools, alleging that school officials knowingly failed to stop former teacher Alvin Hunt from sexually assaulting students over decades, marking the first cases filed under Maryland’s newly revised Child Victims Act.
