Voters in Fairfax, Loudoun to decide on school bonds in referendum vote
On Election Day, voters in Fairfax County and Loudoun County will decide on millions of dollars of school bonds in a referendum.
Weapon detection systems installed in Frederick County elementary schools
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) are installing weapon detection systems in nine schools this week.
DOE probes FCPS schools following allegations of staff-arranged abortions
The US Dept. of Education is taking action following allegations that staff at a Fairfax County school arranged abortions for students without their parents’ permission.
Fairfax County Public Schools could lose federal funding over bathroom policy
The deadline has passed for Fairfax County Public Schools to change its bathroom policy or risk losing millions of dollars in funding. Now, it looks likely the district is now poised to lose a lot of money.
Dozens protest outside Loudoun County School Board meeting over district's transgender policies
Several dozen people, including Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, stood outside the LCPS building during a school board meeting demanding privacy for all students.
NOVA Day School steps up to help former Aurora School students after abrupt closure
Parents are reacting after a day school in northern Virginia has decided to step up and offer to take over the Aurora School in Leesburg after it abruptly shut down.
Attorney appeals after 2 Loudoun County students suspended amid Title IX investigation
Two students facing suspension at Stone Bridge High School following a Title IX investigation will be allowed back in school.
5 Virginia school districts stand firm against federal transgender bathroom policy demands
Five Virginia schools are choosing to defy federal law on transgender student bathroom policies after the U.S. Department of Education gave until Friday to comply with Title IX.
Police investigating indecent exposure incident at Rippon Middle School
Police are investigating an indecent exposure incident that occurred Monday morning at Rippon Middle School in Woodbridge.
Youngkin orders investigation into allegations of school-funded abortions in Fairfax County
Governor Glenn Youngkin has directed the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation to launch a full criminal probe into allegations that Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) staff arranged for minors to receive abortions without parental consent and potentially used public funds to pay for them.
VA schools grapple with federal threats over transgender student bathroom policies
Prince William School District Board members met privately with district attorneys Thursday night amid pressure from the Department of Education to reverse its policy that allows transgender students to use the restroom consistent with their gender identity.
FCPS posts $140K bodyguard job to protect superintendent amid rising threats
Fairfax County Public Schools posted a job opening for an executive protection agent tasked with ensuring the personal safety and security of FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid.
Fairfax HS coaches accused of paying nearly $8K to recruit football player
Two coaches at Fairfax High School are on leave following allegations centering around football recruiting in Northern Virginia.
Nysmith School faces new allegation of expelling bullied student
Another parent claims her child was expelled from the Nysmith School after he was the victim of bullying.
Jewish siblings expelled from Virginia school after reporting antisemitism, parents say
A Jewish family in Virginia has filed a civil rights complaint with the Commonwealth's Office of the Attorney General after all three of their children were expelled from Nysmith School for the Gifted.
Fairfax County to install weapons detectors at all high schools for upcoming academic year
Virginia’s largest school district, Fairfax County Public Schools, plans to make weapons detectors a permanent fixture at all its high schools.
Leaders propose free DASH rides for Alexandria City High Schoolers in 2026
Starting in fall 2026, high school students in Alexandria could ride DASH buses for free under a new plan by city and school staff.
Virginia Gov. Youngkin signs law banning phones during school hours
Virginia students will soon be required to keep their phones off during class, now that a policy first introduced through executive order last year has been signed into law by Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Prince George's County Public Schools interim superintendent named
An interim superintendent for Prince George's County Public Schools has been named.
School Resource Officer saves choking boy’s life in Fauquier County
Deputy Jenkins was on duty as the School Resource Officer at Auburn Middle School in Warrenton, VA when he saved a sixth grade boy from choking on his food.