Virginia’s largest school district faces budget shortfall, teacher raises at risk
Virginia’s largest school district is scrambling to find millions of dollars to close a shortfall in the upcoming school budget.
Maryland teacher under investigation after viral TikTok of students taking out his braids
A teacher in Prince George's County is now under investigation after a video of his students taking out his braids went viral on TikTok.
Student loan forgiveness: Key deadline for one-time adjustment extended
A student loan forgiveness-related deadline has been extended by the Biden administration related to loan consolidation. Here’s what to know.
Maryland parents must accept LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum, appeals court decides
Maryland's largest public school system does not have to allow parents to opt their kids out of lessons involving LGBTQ themes, according to a federal appeals court ruling on Wednesday.
NJ quintuplets make history by graduating together from same university
A set of New Jersey quintuplets achieved the impossible by graduating from the same university this week.
Middle schoolers get taste of stock market, investing through financial literacy class
A middle school teacher in Brooklyn, New York, is helping his students learn about the stock market and investing through a financial literacy class.
Best and worst cities to start a career revealed
According to the data by WalletHub, recent grads may not want to start their career in New York City.
Fairfax County schools plan to crack down on cell phone usage next school year
A new policy starting next school year might require students now lock up their cell phones in Fairfax County.
Jerry Seinfeld’s commencement speech prompts Duke students to walk out
Multiple graduates walked out of the commencement ceremony because of the comedian’s stance on Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
1 hurt in chaos after Howard University nursing graduation ceremony reaches maximum capacity
One person was hurt in the chaos surrounding the Howard University nursing program’s graduation ceremony after it was cut short Thursday once it reached maximum capacity.
GWU protest continues after 33 arrested in clash with police
Protesters reconvened Thursday to demonstrate outside George Washington University's administrative offices.
Highest-paying jobs right out of school revealed
A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.
Fencing goes up around GWU's University Yard
Less than 24 hours after the pro-Palestinian protest encampment was cleared from George Washington University, new barriers were put up on campus.
Protesters march to GWU president's DC home over unmet demands
Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters left the encampment site at George Washington University Tuesday and marched to President Ellen Granberg's home in Northwest.
GWU threatens to suspend students for trespassing in pro-Palestine encampment
George Washington University officials said in a new statement this week that temporary suspensions are possible for GWU students who "continue to trespass and engage in protest activity."
Teacher Appreciation Week: 6 ways to show your thanks to the teachers in your life
National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10. Here are some Teacher Appreciation Week ideas for how to say thank you to educators.
Power outage closes 3 Fauquier County schools
Three public schools in Fauquier County - Coleman Elementary, Thompson Elementary and Marshall Middle - are closed Tuesday after downed trees triggered a power outage.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 brings freebies and deals for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2024.
University of Michigan commencement interrupted by Pro-Palestine protesters
Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags during the University of Michigan’s commencement, as student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war collided with the annual pomp-and-circumstance of graduation ceremonies.
When is Teacher Appreciation Week this year?
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.