Virginia school using AI technology to detect guns
A school in Virginia is using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to identify guns on its campus.
Biden admin approves $5 billion more in student loan relief: See who qualifies
The Biden administration is finding other ways to wipe out student loan debt after the Supreme Court struck down the president's plan for mass student loan cancellation.
14-year-old robbed at gunpoint while walking into Northeast DC middle school
A D.C. mom is speaking out after her 14-year-old son was robbed at gunpoint walking into his middle school last week.
Fairfax County high school student dies following overdose
A Fairfax County high school student died of an overdose Monday night, according to a letter sent home to families at Justice High School.
Suspected overdose reported at Leesburg school: LCSO
Police responded to a Loudoun County school in Leesburg on Tuesday morning for a suspected overdose.
Former Gaithersburg High School wrestler awarded $4 million in damages in sexual assault case
Weeks after Montgomery County Public Schools settled a shocking sexual assault case brought by former Damascus High School football players, there’s a multi-million dollar judgment in another sexual assault case at Gaithersburg High School.
Dept. of Education launches probe into antisemitic, anti-Muslim discrimination at schools
Six colleges and one school district are under investigation for these alleged incidents amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher gets 21 months for marijuana use while owning a gun
The mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia was sentenced Wednesday to 21 months in prison for using marijuana while owning a firearm, which is illegal under U.S. law.
Suspect uses stolen UDC police car to go shopping
Surveillance video shows the man accused of stealing a police cruiser from the University of the District of Columbia last week, and apparently, he had some errands to run.
Arlington middle school placed on lockdown after threat reported; police continuing to investigate
An Arlington middle school was placed on lockdown while police investigated a written threat.
From Taylor Swift to Rick Ross, pop culture courses are engaging new swath of law students
Law professors across the country are increasingly drawing on popular culture and celebrities to engage a new generation of students and contextualize complicated concepts in the real world.
Top high school football teams in the DMV ahead of playoffs
The Quince Orchard Cougars extended their win streak to 38, DeMatha won in overtime again and Freedom continues to put up astronomical numbers on offense.
Virginia students plan walkout in national protest over Israel-Hamas conflict
Students at Alexandria City High School have planned a walkout for Thursday, according to the executive principal.
Urgent fentanyl safety meeting being held at Park View High School Saturday
Following a string of overdoses at Park View High School in Loudoun County – the school district and sheriff's department are looking to educate parents.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old can proceed with $40 million lawsuit, judge rules
A teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in Virginia can press forward with her $40 million against a school system over claims of negligence by school administrators, a judge ruled Friday.
Confidential student data exposed in breach, report says
Confidential student data on mental health and special education needs were reportedly exposed in Fairfax County.
An Upper Marlboro dad speaks out after his son was bullied, assaulted at school
An Upper Marlboro father says his son was bullied in class and sexually assaulted. Now, he wants the Prince George’s County school district to do more to address the incidents and prevent them from happening again.
Education Department punishes student loan servicer for error that made 800,000 borrowers delinquent
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
A Loudoun County high school has dealt with at least 8 fentanyl overdoses this school year
At least eight Park View students have overdosed on opioids this school year, and the sheriff's office says seven of those incidents were reported in the past three weeks.
New York police have 'person of interest' in Cornell antisemitic threats in custody
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that a person of interest in relation to threats of a mass shooting and antisemitic violence at Cornell University had been identified by law enforcement.