Alexandria police increase presence as school year ends
With schools wrapping up for the summer, some police departments are taking precautions.
With schools wrapping up for the summer, some police departments are taking precautions.
New LCPS superintendent looks to restore trust after sex assaults scandal
From contentious school board meetings to national controversies.
From contentious school board meetings to national controversies.
Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher pleads guilty to using marijuana while having a firearm
The mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to using marijuana while possessing a firearm, which is illegal under U.S. law.
The mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to using marijuana while possessing a firearm, which is illegal under U.S. law.
Loudoun County School Board won't challenge court order to release sex assaults report
The Loudoun County School Board announced Wednesday that it will not fight a court order to release documents detailing the district's handling of two consecutive sexual assaults at two different schools with the same student.
The Loudoun County School Board announced Wednesday that it will not fight a court order to release documents detailing the district's handling of two consecutive sexual assaults at two different schools with the same student.
Teen gunman who opened fire after Virginia high school graduation targeted graduate: police
A gunman who opened fire minutes after a high school graduation in Richmond, Virginia, targeted an 18-year-old graduate he had a long-running dispute with, police said Wednesday.
A gunman who opened fire minutes after a high school graduation in Richmond, Virginia, targeted an 18-year-old graduate he had a long-running dispute with, police said Wednesday.
2 killed, 5 injured after Virginia high school graduation ceremony
Police said one of the people who was killed was an 18-year-old male student who had just graduated, while the other was a 36-year-old man who was there for the graduation.
Police said one of the people who was killed was an 18-year-old male student who had just graduated, while the other was a 36-year-old man who was there for the graduation.
Loudoun County School Board names new superintendent after nationwide search
After a months-long nationwide search, the Loudoun County School Board has voted in a new superintendent.
After a months-long nationwide search, the Loudoun County School Board has voted in a new superintendent.
Substitute teacher charged after showing up to Tuscarora High School drunk
A substitute teacher is facing charges Wednesday after word got around that she was drunk in the school's cafeteria.
A substitute teacher is facing charges Wednesday after word got around that she was drunk in the school's cafeteria.
Virginia AG settles with Cooper Middle School over 'unlawfully discriminatory' college prep flyer
When Cooper Middle School sent out a letter to families about the College Partnership Program, the Virginia Attorney General’s Office declared it as "unlawful discrimination," according to the Commonwealth’s Human Rights Act.
When Cooper Middle School sent out a letter to families about the College Partnership Program, the Virginia Attorney General’s Office declared it as "unlawful discrimination," according to the Commonwealth’s Human Rights Act.
Judge orders LCPS to turn over investigation into sexual assaults
Loudoun County Public Schools now has to release the independent report conducted on two sexual assaults that took place in 2021.
Loudoun County Public Schools now has to release the independent report conducted on two sexual assaults that took place in 2021.
Parents plan to bring fight with Fairfax County School Board to the Supreme Court
A group of parents who lost in a Virginia-based Federal Appeals Court fight over Thomas Jefferson High School's admissions policy are speaking out and saying they're ready to keep up the fight.
A group of parents who lost in a Virginia-based Federal Appeals Court fight over Thomas Jefferson High School's admissions policy are speaking out and saying they're ready to keep up the fight.
Thomas Jefferson High School's admissions policy does not discriminate against Asian Americans: court
One of America's most prestigious high schools does not discriminate against Asian American students despite claims from parents who argued the school used an illegal policy of "racial balancing," a panel of federal judges ruled Tuesday.
One of America's most prestigious high schools does not discriminate against Asian American students despite claims from parents who argued the school used an illegal policy of "racial balancing," a panel of federal judges ruled Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Alexandria Public Schools is teaming up with the DEA to provide families with the tools they need to keep their kids safe from drugs.