Social media threat against Alexandria City High School prompts increased police presence
Social media threats that referenced Alexandria City High School are under investigation, police said Wednesday night. The threats prompted an increase in police presence.
Social media threats that referenced Alexandria City High School are under investigation, police said Wednesday night. The threats prompted an increase in police presence.
Fairfax County considers major school start time changes: Here are the 3 options
Fairfax County Public Schools is moving closer to potentially changing daily start times in an upcoming vote that could affect tens of thousands of northern Virginia students.
Fairfax County Public Schools is moving closer to potentially changing daily start times in an upcoming vote that could affect tens of thousands of northern Virginia students.
Fairfax County considers major changes to school start times
Fairfax County School Board members are considering major changes to school start times. The decision could impact thousands of students and their families.
Fairfax County School Board members are considering major changes to school start times. The decision could impact thousands of students and their families.
Ole Miss investigating students racist gestures caught on camera
University of Mississippi officials launched an investigation after doorbell camera footage surfaced showing students making racist gestures outside the apartment of Black classmates.
University of Mississippi officials launched an investigation after doorbell camera footage surfaced showing students making racist gestures outside the apartment of Black classmates.
Several Prince George's County schools face increased student, staff absences due to illnesses
Prince George's County school and health officials are monitoring trends as several schools face increased student and staff absences due to illnesses.
Prince George's County school and health officials are monitoring trends as several schools face increased student and staff absences due to illnesses.
Maryland high school faces fallout from player eligibility issues
Families at Wise High School, home to one of the top football programs in Maryland, are still learning about the fallout from a player's eligibility infraction.
Families at Wise High School, home to one of the top football programs in Maryland, are still learning about the fallout from a player's eligibility infraction.
Dartmouth provost resigns after AI detector flags his writing
Dartmouth College Provost Santiago Schnell has resigned after a faculty committee found that he used artificial intelligence to meaningfully alter his writing and was not forthcoming about his use of the technology.
Dartmouth College Provost Santiago Schnell has resigned after a faculty committee found that he used artificial intelligence to meaningfully alter his writing and was not forthcoming about his use of the technology.
Loudoun County Public Schools institutes strategic hiring pause due to drop in enrollment
Loudoun County Public Schools is implementing a strategic pause on hiring amid declining district enrollment, raising questions about how staffing changes could impact schools and students.
Loudoun County Public Schools is implementing a strategic pause on hiring amid declining district enrollment, raising questions about how staffing changes could impact schools and students.
Prince George's County elementary school closes as illness sickens dozens; here's what to know
An elementary school in Prince George’s County has closed for the remainder of the week after an illness outbreak sickened dozens of students and staff members with flu- and gastroenteritis-like symptoms, school officials announced.
An elementary school in Prince George’s County has closed for the remainder of the week after an illness outbreak sickened dozens of students and staff members with flu- and gastroenteritis-like symptoms, school officials announced.
Linda McMahon plans to 'fire' herself from the Department of Education: Here's why
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is doubling down on closing the Department of Education.
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is doubling down on closing the Department of Education.
Trump administration ends legal battle to overhaul student loan forgiveness program
President Donald Trump’s administration dropped a pair of appeals this week involving a planned overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which was designed to forgive loans for qualifying public service workers after 10 years’ worth of payments.
President Donald Trump’s administration dropped a pair of appeals this week involving a planned overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which was designed to forgive loans for qualifying public service workers after 10 years’ worth of payments.
Former head of DC preschool agrees to plea deal for attempted receipt of child porn
The former head of a private preschool in Washington, D.C., agreed to plead guilty to attempted receipt of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District.
The former head of a private preschool in Washington, D.C., agreed to plead guilty to attempted receipt of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District.
14-year-old girl arrested for alleged assault on DC school resource officer
A 14-year-old girl is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a school resource officer at a Northwest D.C. high school, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
A 14-year-old girl is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a school resource officer at a Northwest D.C. high school, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
Best college towns in America: See which cities top the list
With college costs soaring, choosing where to study can be just as important as choosing a school. A new ranking reveals which U.S. cities are the best college towns.
With college costs soaring, choosing where to study can be just as important as choosing a school. A new ranking reveals which U.S. cities are the best college towns.
Supreme Court to hear case on race in Maryland middle school admissions
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a case about the role race plays in middle school admissions, three years after a majority on the high court struck down affirmative action in college.
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a case about the role race plays in middle school admissions, three years after a majority on the high court struck down affirmative action in college.
Montgomery County high school principal placed on leave; reason unclear
The principal of Northwest High School in Germantown has been placed on leave, according to a notice sent to families by Montgomery County Public Schools.
The principal of Northwest High School in Germantown has been placed on leave, according to a notice sent to families by Montgomery County Public Schools.
Loudoun County School Board moves to limit out-of-zone student transfers
Loudoun County Public Schools is taking action to end a decades-old student transfer policy with roots in racial discrimination, though board members remain divided on how to implement the new rules.
Loudoun County Public Schools is taking action to end a decades-old student transfer policy with roots in racial discrimination, though board members remain divided on how to implement the new rules.
Loudoun County School Board tightens decades-old out-of-zone transfer policy
The Loudoun County School Board met to decide the future of a decades-old policy that allows students to attend schools outside their assigned attendance zones.
The Loudoun County School Board met to decide the future of a decades-old policy that allows students to attend schools outside their assigned attendance zones.
DMV school districts address declining enrollment as closures, staff cuts loom for some
School districts across the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area are dealing with declining student enrollment while offering few details to parents and students about what lies ahead.
School districts across the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area are dealing with declining student enrollment while offering few details to parents and students about what lies ahead.
These colleges rank as the best in the US in 2027, data shows
A new ranking reveals which colleges and universities may offer students the strongest combination of academic quality, campus experience and long-term financial value.
A new ranking reveals which colleges and universities may offer students the strongest combination of academic quality, campus experience and long-term financial value.