Political pressures and controversies driving superintendent turnover nationwide
In schools, students change every year. And recently, all over the region, it may seem like district superintendents do, too.
Middle school teacher in Virginia pulls AR-15 on kids after doorbell prank
A middle school teacher in Fredericksburg was arrested and charged after she allegedly chased a group of girls while pointing an AR-15 rifle at them.
Sentencing postponed for ex-LCPS Superintendent Scott Ziegler
A Loudoun County judge postponed sentencing against former Loudoun County Public Schools superintendent Scott Ziegler.
School closures: DC, Maryland & Virginia closings and delays for Wednesday, January 17
A few school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions will be closed or delayed Wednesday after the D.C. area saw its first significant snowfall in years.
School closures: DC, Maryland & Virginia closings and delays for Tuesday, January 16
Many school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions were closed Tuesday after the D.C. area saw its first significant snowfall in years.
Fairfax County Public Schools tackles student drug overdoses in community conversation
Fairfax County Public Schools hosts a community conversation to address opioid overdoses and more.
DC, Maryland & Virginia storm-related school closings, delays, and early dismissals for Wed., Jan. 10
Many school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions are delaying arrival times on Wednesday morning after a powerful storm system brought flooding and damaging winds to the area.
Student hospitalized after overdosing at Wakefield High School, officials say
A student was rushed to the hospital after overdosing at an Arlington County high school just days after returning from winter break, officials say.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old still worries, a year later, about other students in the room
A year after she was shot by her 6-year-old student in a Virginia classroom, former teacher Abby Zwerner said she still worries about the other children who saw it happen, and wonders how they’re faring.
2 arrested after Virginia elementary school students ingest gummy bears from fentanyl-laced bag
Two adults have been arrested in Virginia following an incident at an elementary school in which a group of fourth-grade students became sick after ingesting gummy bears from a bag that contained residue testing positive for fentanyl, officials say.
Virginia students treated after eating gummies from bag with fentanyl residue, sheriff's office says
A group of Virginia elementary school students sought medical attention Tuesday after eating gummy bears from a bag that contained residue that tested positive for fentanyl, according to the county sheriff’s office.
Virginia school using AI technology to detect guns
A school in Virginia is using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to identify guns on its campus.
Fairfax County high school student dies following overdose
A Fairfax County high school student died of an overdose Monday night, according to a letter sent home to families at Justice High School.
Suspected overdose reported at Leesburg school: LCSO
Police responded to a Loudoun County school in Leesburg on Tuesday morning for a suspected overdose.
Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher gets 21 months for marijuana use while owning a gun
The mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia was sentenced Wednesday to 21 months in prison for using marijuana while owning a firearm, which is illegal under U.S. law.
Arlington middle school placed on lockdown after threat reported; police continuing to investigate
An Arlington middle school was placed on lockdown while police investigated a written threat.
Top high school football teams in the DMV ahead of playoffs
The Quince Orchard Cougars extended their win streak to 38, DeMatha won in overtime again and Freedom continues to put up astronomical numbers on offense.
Virginia students plan walkout in national protest over Israel-Hamas conflict
Students at Alexandria City High School have planned a walkout for Thursday, according to the executive principal.
Urgent fentanyl safety meeting being held at Park View High School Saturday
Following a string of overdoses at Park View High School in Loudoun County – the school district and sheriff's department are looking to educate parents.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old can proceed with $40 million lawsuit, judge rules
A teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in Virginia can press forward with her $40 million against a school system over claims of negligence by school administrators, a judge ruled Friday.