Weapons detectors debut at Prince William County high school football games
For the first time, Prince William County Public Schools will use weapons detectors at some sporting events.
For the first time, Prince William County Public Schools will use weapons detectors at some sporting events.
Virginia’s new school rating system sparks controversy; Fairfax County warns of negative impact
Fairfax County officials are raising alarms over Virginia’s impending changes to school accreditation rankings, arguing that the new system could negatively impact the state’s largest school district.
Fairfax County officials are raising alarms over Virginia’s impending changes to school accreditation rankings, arguing that the new system could negatively impact the state’s largest school district.
Narcan for students? Loudoun County schools considers new drug policy
Loudoun County Schools are considering allowing students to carry Narcan, the overdose antidote.
Loudoun County Schools are considering allowing students to carry Narcan, the overdose antidote.
Fairfax to add 50 speed cameras after pilot program slows traffic in school zones
Fairfax County's speed camera pilot program has achieved significant success in reducing speeding in school zones, prompting county leaders to announce a major expansion.
Fairfax County's speed camera pilot program has achieved significant success in reducing speeding in school zones, prompting county leaders to announce a major expansion.
Virginia flight school closes abruptly, leaving students out thousands
A flight school in Northern Virginia abruptly shut down, causing students to lose thousands and thousands of dollars.
A flight school in Northern Virginia abruptly shut down, causing students to lose thousands and thousands of dollars.
Former student convicted of sexually assaulting two girls released by Loudoun County judge
A controversial decision in Loudoun County Wednesday has led to the release of a former student convicted of sexually assaulting two girls at separate schools.
A controversial decision in Loudoun County Wednesday has led to the release of a former student convicted of sexually assaulting two girls at separate schools.
VA governor issues executive order to crack down on cell phone use in schools
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is cracking down on cell phones in schools.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is cracking down on cell phones in schools.
Fairfax County school loses track of multiple students during summer programs
Fairfax County Public Schools is reviewing its protocol after a parent says an after-school drop-off mishap was further mishandled due to a lack of communication.
Fairfax County Public Schools is reviewing its protocol after a parent says an after-school drop-off mishap was further mishandled due to a lack of communication.
Fairfax County schools introducing coed sex education classes in 2024-2025 academic year
Fairfax County Public Schools is launching a new pilot program this fall combining genders for sex education for older elementary and middle school kids.
Fairfax County Public Schools is launching a new pilot program this fall combining genders for sex education for older elementary and middle school kids.
Loudoun County implements strict cell phone policy for students
School districts in Northern Virginia are tackling the growing issue of classroom distractions, particularly those caused by cell phones.
School districts in Northern Virginia are tackling the growing issue of classroom distractions, particularly those caused by cell phones.
Spotsylvania County School Board appoints Dr. Clint Mitchell as new superintendent
The Spotsylvania County School Board has announced Dr. Clint M. Mitchell as the new superintendent of Spotsylvania County Public Schools.
The Spotsylvania County School Board has announced Dr. Clint M. Mitchell as the new superintendent of Spotsylvania County Public Schools.
Former University of Virginia employee convicted of sexual misconduct with students
A college advisor working at Louisa County High School has been convicted on charges of taking indecent liberties with a minor while in a position of authority.
A college advisor working at Louisa County High School has been convicted on charges of taking indecent liberties with a minor while in a position of authority.
Spotsylvania School Board members' feud draws strong reactions from community
The clash between two Spotsylvania County school leaders continues.
The clash between two Spotsylvania County school leaders continues.
Arlington Public Schools look to reduce suspensions 25% through new policy
Arlington Public Schools are exploring a major change to its suspension policy, aiming to reduce suspensions by 25%.
Arlington Public Schools are exploring a major change to its suspension policy, aiming to reduce suspensions by 25%.
UVA to pay $9 million to families of football players killed in 2022 campus shooting
The University of Virginia will pay $9 million in a settlement related to a 2022 campus shooting that killed three football players and wounded two students, a lawyer representing some of the victims and their families said Friday.
The University of Virginia will pay $9 million in a settlement related to a 2022 campus shooting that killed three football players and wounded two students, a lawyer representing some of the victims and their families said Friday.
Spotsylvania School Board vice chair charged in alleged attack on fellow board member
A Spotsylvania County School Board member has been charged with assault and battery following an alleged attack on a fellow board member.
A Spotsylvania County School Board member has been charged with assault and battery following an alleged attack on a fellow board member.
Virginia parents alarmed by segregation game played by fourth graders
Lyles Crouch Traditional Academy in Alexandria is facing significant backlash after reports surfaced that students played a segregation game during social studies.
Lyles Crouch Traditional Academy in Alexandria is facing significant backlash after reports surfaced that students played a segregation game during social studies.
Here's the average school teacher salary in DC, Maryland & Virginia
The average salary of teachers in D.C. has been ranked in the top five average salaries in the country.
The average salary of teachers in D.C. has been ranked in the top five average salaries in the country.
School board members call for independent investigation into Virginia teacher caught with drugs in classroom
School board members in Spotsylvania are calling for an independent investigation into the teacher who was caught with drugs in a classroom last week.
School board members in Spotsylvania are calling for an independent investigation into the teacher who was caught with drugs in a classroom last week.
Spotsylvania school aide fired, charged for allegedly hitting 6-year-old with shoe
A school aide in Spotsylvania has been fired for allegedly hitting a 6-year-old with a shoe.
A school aide in Spotsylvania has been fired for allegedly hitting a 6-year-old with a shoe.