Will schools be safe for kids in the fall? Experts weigh in
Right now, parents all over the country are wondering whether it will be safe for their kids to go back to school in the fall.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces $210M for remote learning and tutoring
Maryland will receive $210 million for remote learning and tutoring to help schools and students most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Survey of teachers in Fairfax County find 70% want to continue distance learning in the fall
Parents in Fairfax County are weighing in after several teacher's unions say they want to continue distance learning.
Fairfax County Public Schools outlines reopening plan that includes virtual, on campus options
The Fairfax County School Board has developed an updated reopening plan for the upcoming school year that gives parents two options for their kids – full-time virtual instruction or at least two days of full instruction on campus each week.
HS valedictorian earns perfect attendance since pre-K, receives more than $430K in scholarships
Ashanti Palmer graduated from Nellie A. Thornton High School and the Performing & Visual Arts Magnet Program in New York.
Should school staff be allowed to use social media to communicate with students?
It’s not unusual for your kids to get emails from their teachers and administrators but should school staff be able to reach out to children through social media?
Merriam-Webster revising definition of ‘racism’ after request from college graduate
As cultural perceptions around race relations in the U.S. continue to shift, Merriam-Webster has responded by updating its definition of the word “racism” after a recent email from a college graduate urged editors to make a change.
Yale University offers free course on African American history ‘from emancipation to the present’
There are a number of free courses offered online about the history of the black experience in America to those seeking to educate themselves and give context to recent events.
Coronavirus pandemic may spur higher college acceptance rates
Colleges are anticipating problems due to low enrollment rates, but for students, it could spell opportunity.
Mandatory summer school coming soon for Alexandria City Public Schools students
Mandatory summer school is coming soon for Alexandria City Public Schools students. The district says it’s to make up for the loss of institutional time during the coronavirus pandemic.
‘This is for you’: School bus drivers form ‘2020’ in touching tribute to graduating seniors
The bus drivers in Loveland, Ohio wanted to honor the class of 2020 amid a school year cut short due to COVID-19.
Virginia schools discuss plan for fall classes
School districts around the D.C. region continue to make plans for what classes will look like in the fall.
Graduation ceremonies draw thousands despite COVID-19 pandemic fears
Schools are taking precautions to avoid further spread of the COVID-19 virus but the numbers who plan to attend graduations is still daunting.
Class of 2020: Great grandmother graduates from Cal
Jules Patrice Means, aka "Ms. Jules," is a 67-year-old great grandmother, who graduated from Cal with a degree in sociology with all As and just one B.
Fairfax County Public Schools outlines possible scenarios for school in the fall
Fairfax County Schools has presented its board with several scenarios for reopening in the fall, including a possible mixture of in-person socially distant learning and virtual lessons.
Student loans and coronavirus: Top 5 questions
How will coronavirus affect your educational debt? Read on to find out what you need to know about student loans and coronavirus.
Tennessee dad builds stage in front yard so daughter can have graduation ceremony
Xavier University's cancellation of its graduation ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic didn't stop one Tennessee senior from walking across the stage.
Miami high school senior accepted into 30 colleges, offered $1 million in scholarships
A graduate in South Florida has a lot of options once her senior year is over: 30 to be exact.
Montgomery County Board of Education approves LGBTQ history course, votes on how to issue grades
The Montgomery County Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to allow a new course on LGBTQ history in schools.
High schools hold drive-thru graduation party for class of 2020
The celebration featured signs honoring graduates and teachers waving from afar.