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. 

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.

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.

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.

Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher to remain free on bond after failing drug tests

Despite multiple failed drug tests, a judge rejected a request by prosecutors Thursday to revoke the bond of the mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia as she awaits sentencing on a federal weapons charge that she used marijuana while possessing a firearm.

Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against former LCPS Superintendent Scott Ziegler

Former Loudoun County Superintendent Scott Ziegler walked into the courtroom Thursday with his attorney, hoping that the judge would dismiss charges against him. 

LCPS internal sexual assault report unsealed

A judge unsealed on Thursday the internal report done following two assaults that took place in two high schools by the same student in Loudoun County. 

'ALL IN VA': Youngkin announces new plan to combat learning loss, chronic absenteeism

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a bold plan to address alarming learning loss and absenteeism across the Commonwealth, saying the state is at a crossroads and education leaders must jolt the system by acting now.

Loudoun County parents allege school board's bias reporting policy violated First Amendment rights

Lawyers for the parents of Loudoun County Public School students were back in federal court Wednesday arguing that a school board policy violates their children's First Amendment rights.

Apparent student overdose reported at Wakefield High School

It's the first week of school in Arlington County, and an apparent overdose has already been reported at a high school that's had its share of problems recently.