Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
Virginia students use AI to find new ways to detect Alzheimer’s
Three Virginia high school friends are using artificial intelligence to search for new ways to detect Alzheimer’s and their work is already drawing international attention.
Three Virginia high school friends are using artificial intelligence to search for new ways to detect Alzheimer’s and their work is already drawing international attention.
Alexandria police to refund, dismiss tickets after speed camera error
Jurisdictions across the region have been adding more school zone speed cameras to keep students safe, but Alexandria police are reversing several citations after discovering one camera issued tickets in error.
Jurisdictions across the region have been adding more school zone speed cameras to keep students safe, but Alexandria police are reversing several citations after discovering one camera issued tickets in error.
Arlington County adding more school zone speed cameras
Drivers in Northern Virginia are about to see more speed cameras in Arlington County as officials expand enforcement in additional school zones. The county says the added cameras will bring more $100 fines for violators.
Drivers in Northern Virginia are about to see more speed cameras in Arlington County as officials expand enforcement in additional school zones. The county says the added cameras will bring more $100 fines for violators.
These are the best community colleges in the US for 2026, data says
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.
Spotsylvania school board rejects drug testing for teachers and staff
Students in Spotsylvania County Public Schools are heading back for their first day of classes Tuesday, just one day after ninth graders returned.
Students in Spotsylvania County Public Schools are heading back for their first day of classes Tuesday, just one day after ninth graders returned.
Stafford County students begin transition day ahead of full return
It’s back‑to‑school Tuesday in Stafford County, Virginia, but only for some students.
It’s back‑to‑school Tuesday in Stafford County, Virginia, but only for some students.
DOJ: Duke Law illegally used race in consideration for admission
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.
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DC guide to tax-free back-to-school shopping in Maryland, Virginia
For parents in Washington, D.C., getting the best deal on back-to-school shopping is all about knowing exactly when to cross the district line.
For parents in Washington, D.C., getting the best deal on back-to-school shopping is all about knowing exactly when to cross the district line.
Student loan defaults reach record highs: See where your state stands
Student loan defaults are reaching record highs across the U.S. as borrowers struggle to make ends meet.
Student loan defaults are reaching record highs across the U.S. as borrowers struggle to make ends meet.
Poll reveals changes about Americans' attitudes towards cellphones in schools
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Tuskegee University requires business suits, bans bonnets and du-rags in new dress code
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.
Arlington Public Schools considers updates to classroom phone and AI policies
Arlington Public Schools is moving to update its rules on student cell phone use and classroom technology, including artificial intelligence, after a Virginia law passed with broad support prohibiting phone use "bell to bell."
Arlington Public Schools is moving to update its rules on student cell phone use and classroom technology, including artificial intelligence, after a Virginia law passed with broad support prohibiting phone use "bell to bell."
Maryland governor offers fast admission, $800 credit to freshmen unenrolled from Howard University
The governor of Maryland is stepping in to assist hundreds of incoming freshmen who were unenrolled from Howard University due to unpaid tuition balances.
The governor of Maryland is stepping in to assist hundreds of incoming freshmen who were unenrolled from Howard University due to unpaid tuition balances.
Arlington Public Schools developing new policy on AI use in classrooms, Arlington Now reports
Arlington Public Schools leaders are developing a new policy to address the use of artificial intelligence and other technologies in the classroom, according to a report by Arlington Now.
Arlington Public Schools leaders are developing a new policy to address the use of artificial intelligence and other technologies in the classroom, according to a report by Arlington Now.
DC Public Schools says cybersecurity incident may have exposed student data
DC Public Schools says a recent cybersecurity incident may have exposed student information stored in a web‑based application used for Summer Learning registration.
DC Public Schools says a recent cybersecurity incident may have exposed student information stored in a web‑based application used for Summer Learning registration.
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls to close South Africa campus in 2027
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa will close its residential campus after the 2027 academic year.
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa will close its residential campus after the 2027 academic year.
University of the District of Columbia extends deadline after Howard freshmen report unenrollment
The University of the District of Columbia has extended its Fall 2026 undergraduate application deadline to Friday, Aug. 7, offering additional time for students weighing their college plans.
The University of the District of Columbia has extended its Fall 2026 undergraduate application deadline to Friday, Aug. 7, offering additional time for students weighing their college plans.
Howard unenrolled students: Social media reacts to what we know and what comes next
Hundreds of incoming Howard freshmen say they were suddenly unenrolled days before move in. Here’s the university’s explanation and guidance for affected students, updates from alumni and student leaders, and social media posts showing current and incoming students’ frustration as they try to find answers and figure out next steps.
Hundreds of incoming Howard freshmen say they were suddenly unenrolled days before move in. Here’s the university’s explanation and guidance for affected students, updates from alumni and student leaders, and social media posts showing current and incoming students’ frustration as they try to find answers and figure out next steps.