Student charged with raping, sexually assaulting 2 classmates in Falls Church
Police have arrested a student who allegedly sexually assaulted and raped his classmate after school.
Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher takes responsibility
Deja Taylor said she does feel responsible for the shooting and apologized to the teacher, 25-year-old Abigail Zwerner.
Prince William County to install weapon detectors at all middle, high schools
Prince William County has voted to install weapons detection systems at all middle and high schools with the goal of improving school safety.
Northern Virginia woman raising money to pay off school lunch debts
A Northern Virginia woman is in the final stretch to raise money to pay off this school year’s lunch debt in Prince William County.
Thomas Jefferson High School students win top prize in international math competition
Five bright students from Thomas Jefferson High School just won a prestigious international MathWorks Math Modeling competition.
Virginia passes new standards for teaching history and social sciences
The Virginia Board of Education says it has "significantly increased the content knowledge for Virginia history — including the Readjuster Era — and have a broader focus on the contributions of all Americans, in particular African Americans, Indigenous Peoples, and Asian Americans."
Fairfax County Public Schools hires nation's first neurodiversity specialists
Fairfax County Public Schools is leading the way when it comes to helping students who learn differently.
Alexandria Public Schools, DEA host substance abuse prevention workshop for parents
Alexandria Public Schools is teaming up with the DEA to provide families with the tools they need to keep their kids safe from drugs.
Arlington Public Schools to allow students to carry Narcan
Arlington Public Schools has a plan to move forward to allow students to carry Narcan with them at school.
Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher arrested in Virginia
The mother of a 6-year-old Virginia boy who shot his first-grade teacher inside a classroom earlier this year has been arrested, the Newport News Police Department says.
US Department of Education opening investigation into Loudoun Co. Public Schools
The U.S. Department of Education is opening up an investigation into Loudoun County Public Schools due to concerns about how the school system failed to respond appropriately to reports of sexual assault.
Mother of 6-year-old student shooter indicted
The mother of a 6-year-old student who shot a teacher at an elementary school in Newport News, VA, has been indicted on two charges.
FCPS superintendent sharply criticizes Virginia's proposed history standards
The Virginia Board of Education is taking heat from Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid, over the board's overhaul of its history and social science standards.
George Mason president defends selection of Gov. Youngkin as 2023 commencement speaker
George Mason University President Dr. Gregory Washington defended his institution's decision to list Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin among its spring 2023 commencement speakers amid student backlash.
Loudoun County Public Schools approves collective bargaining
The talks of collective bargaining had people fired up at the latest Loudoun County Public School Board meeting.
George Mason University students protest Gov. Youngkin selection as 2023 commencement speaker
George Mason University students protested Tuesday over the school's decision to invite Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to speak at the 2023 spring commencement.
Spotsylvania County Public Schools considers shutting down libraries, laying off staff
In Spotsylvania County, Superintendent Mark Taylor announced they may eliminate school libraries and lay off more than 100 staff members if they don’t get the money they need to be fully funded.
LCPS hopes to 'reestablish trust' with community listening sessions
Officials with Loudoun County Public Schools said they hope a series of community listening sessions help them rebuild trust within the community.
Residents blast Fairfax County Board of Supervisors over proposed pay hikes
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors are considering increasing how much money they make annually by more than 40%.
Virginia State Police adding red lights to vehicles after Virginia Tech study
Red lights are being added to Virginia State Police cruisers and SUVs after researchers at Virginia Tech found the red lights lead to faster response times.