Maya Lora (she/her)

Today is officially my second day at @BaltimoreBanner! I'm covering early childhood education and keeping an eye on private and independent schools. Have a tip for me or the Education Hub? I'm available at [email protected]

As the Trump administration makes sweeping cuts to government offices, Maryland child care centers in federal buildings face an uncertain future. By @mayaklora thebaltimorebanner.com/education/earl…

Maryland literacy instruction is aligned to the "science of reading" - but what does that actually mean for how kids learn in the classroom? And what can you do to help little learners become bookworms? I wrote this story to answer those questions thebaltimorebanner.com/education/k-12…

At 11, she’s turned heartbreak into hope on the National Spelling Bee stage Read the story by @kris10griffith on the @BaltimoreBanner ---> tinyurl.com/2rj9mrb5

The losing streak is over, but the Orioles have a long way to go to save their season. Making the postseason would require something no team since integration has ever done. @d_allentuck & I wrote about what history can teach us about the team's chances thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/orioles…

Getting a master's degree is hard. Kayla Case managed to study for her second while teaching part-time, pursuing the prestigious teacher's National Board certification and raising two toddlers. Oh: and she was also in chemo for Stage 3 cancer. thebaltimorebanner.com/education/high…

These Baltimore County schools cracked down on cellphones. Here’s how it went. buff.ly/DyXxOhO

These parents are leaving work to stay home with their kids — but not by choice buff.ly/nK2kIc9

Coming up for air after an insane few weeks, but very excited to share I’ll be starting @BaltimoreBanner next month as a regional reporter covering Baltimore County! 🐦‍⬛ I am beyond thrilled to join such a talented, kickass newsroom. Pls send recs, story ideas & tips my way!

Great community response at our event last night! It's as clear to me today as when @lizbowie & I published our investigation that the is community ready to get kids to school — safely and on time. @mayaklora on the night and some proposed solutions. thebaltimorebanner.com/education/k-12…

BREAKING: The University of Maryland, Baltimore will lay off employees and institute salary reductions amid a deficit of over $30 million. Read about what the president has called a “clear and present danger” exclusively in the @BaltimoreBanner: thebaltimorebanner.com/education/high…

ICYMI: Another loss in court for the Baltimore "baby bonus," now proposed as a fund for newborn parents. Scott's office said the newest ruling "affirms ... this amendment was not the correct way to address this critical issue." thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power…

Organizers behind the Baltimore "baby bonus" question last year hoped to clear up any constitutional questions before asking voters to put an amended proposal on the ballot in 2026. But a judge says they'll have to collect 10,000 signatures first thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power…

Organizers pushing for a second time to get the Baby Bonus on Baltimore ballots had hoped to head off a court challenge from the city like the one that killed their effort last fall. A judge rejected their request. @mayaklora has more: thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power…

Baltimore ‘baby bonus’ advocates hit another roadblock buff.ly/GUlvrwu

When your news org that is less than 3 years old wins a Pulitzer Prize! thebaltimorebanner.com/community/loca…

According to a new national report, Maryland massively increased its spending on public pre-K heading into last school year. But the state still lags behind when it comes to enrollment, especially when compared to D.C. - which seats 95% of its 4-year-olds thebaltimorebanner.com/education/earl…

A tough budget year means a lack of funds for the #1 way Maryland helps families pay for child care: the scholarship program. Here's how you can secure your subsidy before funds dry up for at least 4 months starting May 1 . thebaltimorebanner.com/education/earl…

Read it here only in the @BaltimoreBanner: thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power… Our analysis used data from the American Community Survey and IPUMS. Recreate the findings here: github.com/The-Baltimore-…

Prince George's County was 80% white when the federal workforce was integrated. Today, PG and Charles County are America's most affluent majority-Black counties with~20% of Black workers there being federal employees. Trump's cuts now threaten generations of progress. story👇🏾

Maryland legislators considered plenty of education changes beyond the Blueprint this year. @kris10griffith, @elliew0lfe & I have you covered on what you missed, from punting on cellphones to handing some victories to early childhood and K-12 teachers thebaltimorebanner.com/education/educ…