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.

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.

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.

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.

Edison HS basketball coach suspended for allegedly letting unenrolled students play on team

The varsity boys basketball coach at Thomas Edison High School has been suspended after it was discovered that several athletes who played in a tournament were not enrolled at the school. 

New safety plan targets student violence at Alexandria City High School

Alexandria City High School will adopt a series of enhanced safety and disciplinary measures when students return from winter break on Jan. 6, 2025, according to an update from Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt.