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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Confidential student data exposed in breach, report says
Confidential student data on mental health and special education needs were reportedly exposed in Fairfax County.
Confidential student data on mental health and special education needs were reportedly exposed in Fairfax County.
A Loudoun County high school has dealt with at least 8 fentanyl overdoses this school year
At least eight Park View students have overdosed on opioids this school year, and the sheriff's office says seven of those incidents were reported in the past three weeks.
At least eight Park View students have overdosed on opioids this school year, and the sheriff's office says seven of those incidents were reported in the past three weeks.
Leniency questioned as teen receives 5-year sentence for fatal stabbing of Alexandria City High School student
A 17-year-old boy will serve five years behind bars in connection to a deadly stabbing that occurred at the Bradlee Shopping Center in 2022.
A 17-year-old boy will serve five years behind bars in connection to a deadly stabbing that occurred at the Bradlee Shopping Center in 2022.
DMV's greatest high school football teams this week
Last week, the top DMV high school football teams put forth impressive performances.
Last week, the top DMV high school football teams put forth impressive performances.
Arlington school board member wants vape detectors in bathrooms: report
One school board member is calling for vaping detection devices to be installed in middle and high school bathrooms in Arlington.
One school board member is calling for vaping detection devices to be installed in middle and high school bathrooms in Arlington.
Prison transformed into preschool in Lorton
Where life once ended for many people is where it is just getting started for our most precious population — children.
Where life once ended for many people is where it is just getting started for our most precious population — children.
Virginia family sues school system for $30 million over student’s sexual assault in bathroom
A teenager and her parents have filed a $30 million lawsuit against a northern Virginia school system, saying the district failed to adequately investigate and tried to cover up her sexual assault by a male student in a high school bathroom.
A teenager and her parents have filed a $30 million lawsuit against a northern Virginia school system, saying the district failed to adequately investigate and tried to cover up her sexual assault by a male student in a high school bathroom.
Closing arguments begin in retaliation case involving former LCPS superintendent
The trial of a former Loudoun County superintendent is nearing its end, with both the commonwealth and defense team for Scott Ziegler officially resting their cases.
The trial of a former Loudoun County superintendent is nearing its end, with both the commonwealth and defense team for Scott Ziegler officially resting their cases.