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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Loudoun County Schools' superintendent refuses to sign Trump administration's anti-DEI certification
A northern Virginia school district is at the risk of losing funding for not complying with an executive order from the Trump administration.
A northern Virginia school district is at the risk of losing funding for not complying with an executive order from the Trump administration.
Fairfax Schools to get weapons detectors as part of pilot program
Some Fairfax County students will see a new layer of security when they return from spring break.
Some Fairfax County students will see a new layer of security when they return from spring break.
Gun goes off in 3rd-grader's backpack at Spotsylvania school: police
Officials say a student in a third-grade class had a handgun discharge while in their backpack.
Officials say a student in a third-grade class had a handgun discharge while in their backpack.
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.
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.
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.
A 16-year-old student at Edison High School was arrested Thursday morning after a firearm was reported on school property.
School board meeting held after VA high school AD accused of sending nudes to student
There's outrage in Winchester, Va., after a high school athletic director was arrested for allegedly sending explicit photos of himself to a student.
There's outrage in Winchester, Va., after a high school athletic director was arrested for allegedly sending explicit photos of himself to a student.
Several northern VA school districts under investigation for gender identity policies
In what’s being hailed as a victory for supporters backing President Donald Trump’s executive order dismantling gender identity policies in schools, the U.S. Department of Education is launching an investigation into several school districts in northern Virginia that are accused of refusing to follow the president’s mandate.
In what’s being hailed as a victory for supporters backing President Donald Trump’s executive order dismantling gender identity policies in schools, the U.S. Department of Education is launching an investigation into several school districts in northern Virginia that are accused of refusing to follow the president’s mandate.
Virginia school districts face federal complaint over gender identity policies
A right-wing legal group has filed a federal complaint against five Virginia school districts, arguing that their gender identity policies violate civil rights laws.
A right-wing legal group has filed a federal complaint against five Virginia school districts, arguing that their gender identity policies violate civil rights laws.
Alexandria parents fight plan to close majority-Black elementary school
Dozens of parents in Alexandria were fired up Thursday night after learning that the city school board plans on closing a beloved elementary school that has a majority Black student population.
Dozens of parents in Alexandria were fired up Thursday night after learning that the city school board plans on closing a beloved elementary school that has a majority Black student population.
School closures, delays for DC, Maryland, Virginia for Wednesday, January 22
Sunday night's snowfall, combined with freezing conditions, continues to disrupt commutes to schools across the D.C. region.
Sunday night's snowfall, combined with freezing conditions, continues to disrupt commutes to schools across the D.C. region.
School closures, delays for DC, Maryland, Virginia for Tuesday, January 21
Snow fell Sunday night for much of the D.C. region ahead of a deep freeze Monday, leaving many roads icy and slippery.
Snow fell Sunday night for much of the D.C. region ahead of a deep freeze Monday, leaving many roads icy and slippery.