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.

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.

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. 

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.

Fairfax County schools accused of racial discrimination in high school admissions

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has referred Fairfax County Public Schools to the Department of Justice and the Department of Education—accusing them of violating federal civil rights laws related to admissions at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.

Tensions flare at Loudoun County School Board meeting amid Title IX investigation

Emotions ran high at Tuesday night’s Loudoun County Public School Board meeting as a crowd of parents and community members gathered to address a range of concerns — chief among them was a controversial Title IX investigation involving three high school students.

UVA stabbing victim in critical condition, suspect in custody: police

Students and staff at the University of Virginia were asked to shelter in place Thursday evening after a stabbing was reported on campus. 

Virginia high school students accused of selling magic mushroom candy bars

Two 17-year-old students at Hylton High School are facing charges after allegedly distributing candy bars laced with psilocybin mushrooms on school grounds, authorities said.

Student arrested for bringing gun to Thomas Edison High School

A 16-year-old student at Edison High School was arrested Thursday morning after a firearm was reported on school property.