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.

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.

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.

Search for new LCPS superintendent ramps up

The Loudoun County School Board is ramping up its search for the next superintendent. 

Virginia AG orders Cooper Middle School to stop racially discriminating against students

Attorney General Jason Miyares has a message for the administrators at a Fairfax County middle school: Stop discriminating against students immediately or else face legal consequences. 

Fire crews battle blaze at Hampton University

Large plumes of smoke filled the air above Hampton University Monday afternoon as students watched firefighters attempt to put out flames in the school's Administration Building.