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.
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.
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.
Virginia school districts introduce new smartwatch ban and restrictions
A new policy is going into effect, banning smartwatches in some school districts.
A new policy is going into effect, banning smartwatches in some school districts.
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.
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.
GMU student arrested by FBI, accused of promoting violence against Jews
The FBI has arrested Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, a George Mason University student, on federal charges.
The FBI has arrested Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, a George Mason University student, on federal charges.
Virginia School district faces continued legal fight over gender policies
The court found that FCPS' policies based on "gender identity" could potentially violate students’ constitutional rights, allowing the case to proceed despite multiple attempts by the school system to have it dismissed.
The court found that FCPS' policies based on "gender identity" could potentially violate students’ constitutional rights, allowing the case to proceed despite multiple attempts by the school system to have it dismissed.
Hayfield Secondary's athletic director resigns, team's playoff hopes end in controversy
Hayfield High School Athletic Director Monty Fritts has submitted his resignation, Fairfax County Public Schools announced Tuesday.
Hayfield High School Athletic Director Monty Fritts has submitted his resignation, Fairfax County Public Schools announced Tuesday.
Sex assault by suspect in animal mask reported at Virginia high school
According to the Manassas Police Department, a female student said she was assaulted by an unknown individual who entered her stall while she was in the bathroom.
According to the Manassas Police Department, a female student said she was assaulted by an unknown individual who entered her stall while she was in the bathroom.
Hayfield Secondary withdraws from Virginia football playoffs
Hayfield Secondary School’s football team has withdrawn from the Virginia Region 6C football playoffs amid an investigation into alleged recruiting violations, FCPS superintendent Michelle Reid announced Monday.
Hayfield Secondary School’s football team has withdrawn from the Virginia Region 6C football playoffs amid an investigation into alleged recruiting violations, FCPS superintendent Michelle Reid announced Monday.
UVA Shooting: Former student pleads guilty to killing 3 football players in 2022
A former University of Virginia student pleaded guilty Wednesday to fatally shooting three football players and wounding two other students on the Charlottesville campus in 2022.
A former University of Virginia student pleaded guilty Wednesday to fatally shooting three football players and wounding two other students on the Charlottesville campus in 2022.
Fairfax County high schools threaten to forfeit football games if suspended team is allowed to play
Families and students at Hayfield High School are reacting after multiple high school football coaches in Fairfax County say they’re willing to forfeit playoff games if Hayfield is allowed to play.
Families and students at Hayfield High School are reacting after multiple high school football coaches in Fairfax County say they’re willing to forfeit playoff games if Hayfield is allowed to play.
Spotsylvania school board member files $1 Million defamation lawsuit against colleagues
For the first time, Spotsylvania School Board member Nicole Cole is speaking publicly about her recent lawsuit accusing two fellow board members of defamation and intentional emotional distress.
For the first time, Spotsylvania School Board member Nicole Cole is speaking publicly about her recent lawsuit accusing two fellow board members of defamation and intentional emotional distress.
Parents in Loudoun County file lawsuit accusing school board of silencing them
A group of parents in Loudoun County are suing the school board, saying they were silenced at a recent board meeting.
A group of parents in Loudoun County are suing the school board, saying they were silenced at a recent board meeting.
Principal of top-ranked Virginia high school resigns
The principal of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, a prestigious institution in Fairfax County, is stepping down amid concerns about the school’s declining national rankings in recent years.
The principal of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, a prestigious institution in Fairfax County, is stepping down amid concerns about the school’s declining national rankings in recent years.
Supreme Court ruling hits minority enrollment: Johns Hopkins, Georgetown see sharp drops
Students and families across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are navigating college application season, with many seeing the impact of a recent Supreme Court decision on admissions for the first time.
Students and families across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are navigating college application season, with many seeing the impact of a recent Supreme Court decision on admissions for the first time.