Battle over MCPS' Crown HS to take over public comments Thursday
Montgomery County Public Schools is set to hold a School Board meeting Thursday night. A peak at the public comments submitted shows a majority of testimony is on the future of Crown High School, which has become a point of contention for many parents in the Gaithersburg area.
Prince William high schools fall short in state’s new accreditation model, plan to appeal
This year, the Virginia Department of Education rolled out a new accountability system, one that separates school accreditation from overall student performance. Under this model, all 13 high schools in Prince William County fell short.
Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers
On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.
Gun found at Montgomery County high school after fight prompts lockdown
A Montgomery County high school was placed on lockdown Friday after police say a gun was recovered following a fight between two students.
Larry Summers hit with lifetime ban by high-profile economics club over Epstein ties
Former Harvard president Larry Summers has been barred from one of the most prestigious scholarly associations in the country over his close ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Student loan borrowers may qualify for lower monthly payments. Here's how
Many student loan borrowers may soon be able to update their repayment plan that lowers their monthly bill. Here's why.
New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
'ChatGPT for Teachers': Northern VA school districts test out new AI program for educators
A first-of-its-kind AI rollout is coming to classrooms in Fairfax County and Prince William County.
Larry Summers leaving Harvard job amid increased backlash over Epstein ties
Harvard also confirmed the former university president will take leave from Kennedy School center directorship.
Groups questions MCPS Program Analysis as Boundary Study continues
Parents and teachers are urging caution on Montgomery County’s proposed Academic Program Analysis.
Veterans discharged for refusing COVID vaccine may qualify to have GI Bill benefits restored
Thousands of U.S. service members who were discharged from service for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.
DMV schools seeing increase in applications to free, reduced lunch programs
Loudoun County Public Schools say a 180% increase in applications to lunch assistance programs this school year.
Maryland basketball star Baba Oladotun commits to UMD
Local basketball phenom Baba Oladotun, ESPN’s 8th overall high school basketball recruit in the country, announced his college choice Wednesday night.
Trump administration plans to dismantle parts of Education Department. What it means for student loans
Some of the Education Department’s responsibilities will now shift to other federal agencies as part of a new agreement.
MacKenzie Scott donates over $700 million to HBCUs
The billionaire first began donating money to Historically Black Colleges and Universities back in 2020.
Va. school settles with Jewish family after children expelled following antisemitic harassment claim
A private school in northern Virginia has reached a settlement with a Jewish family who alleged their children were wrongfully expelled after they reported antisemitic harassment.
Report finds MCPS spent $1M without Board of Education approval
Just one month after Montgomery County Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor says the system is running out of money, the Office of Inspector General says MCPS violated state law spending some of the money they have left.
Students in these states spend more of their income on education, according to analysis
Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.
President Trump issues ‘Fostering the Future’ executive order to support children in foster care
Children in foster care are getting more help in securing a stable future thanks to a new executive order signed by President Trump on Thursday.
States add gun safety to school curriculums
Several states, including Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah, have passed new laws requiring schools to teach gun safety to students as young as five.



















