A new Maryland law was signed by Governor Moore on April 14, 2026 that will bring immediate changes to how the Somerset County Board of Education is structured, how it operates, and who has a voice at the table. House Bill 1428 , passed by the General Assembly and enacted as an emergency measure, takes effect right away. Among the most significant changes is the addition of student representation. Each public high school in Somerset County will now elect a student to serve as

A newly filed criminal case in Worcester County, Maryland alleges a years-long scheme in which a senior public school official diverted more than $118,000 in taxpayer-funded education dollars for personal use, raising broader concerns about financial oversight in local public school systems. According to charging documents , Denise Renee Shorts, a former Chief Academic Officer and Title I grant coordinator for Worcester County Public Schools, is accused of abusing her authori

A longtime Wicomico County Public Schools employee has been charged with multiple offenses related to the alleged sexual abuse of a minor, according to the Wicomico Child Advocacy Center. Russell Lee Camper Jr., who worked as an instructional aide for the Wicomico County Board of Education for more than two decades, was taken into custody on March 13, 2026, following an investigation that began earlier that month. Authorities allege the abuse occurred several years prior to t