New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities
America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees.
America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees.
Johns Hopkins University lays off 110 workers after losing some federal funding
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Judge blocks limits on graduate student loans
A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.
A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.
University of Maryland suffers campus-wide power outage
The University of Maryland reported a campus-wide power outage on Saturday.
The University of Maryland reported a campus-wide power outage on Saturday.
Trump administration to cut student loan interest rates
With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.
With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.
Trump administration ramps up dismantling Education Department by shifting duties
The Trump administration shifted key Education Department responsibilities to the Justice Department and Health and Human Services on Tuesday.
The Trump administration shifted key Education Department responsibilities to the Justice Department and Health and Human Services on Tuesday.
Bowser names Dr. Kim Jackson interim chancellor of DCPS
Dr. Kim Jackson has served with the district since 2012, including most recently as Chief of Elementary Schools. She will take over after current DCPS Chancellor Dr. Lewis Ferebee steps down later this week.
Dr. Kim Jackson has served with the district since 2012, including most recently as Chief of Elementary Schools. She will take over after current DCPS Chancellor Dr. Lewis Ferebee steps down later this week.
FCPS to vote on 3 motions involving AI technology
A major vote is expected Thursday in Fairfax County as the school board considers whether to edge out certain technology use across the school system.
A major vote is expected Thursday in Fairfax County as the school board considers whether to edge out certain technology use across the school system.
Loudoun schools superintendent questioned in Congress over alleged locker room incidents
LCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence faced scrutiny in Congress on Wednesday over student safety, parent transparency and the handling of alleged recordings in school locker rooms and bathrooms.
LCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence faced scrutiny in Congress on Wednesday over student safety, parent transparency and the handling of alleged recordings in school locker rooms and bathrooms.
American Revolution historian Gordon S. Wood dies at 92 after being struck by car
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Loudoun Co. fights Dominion Energy over proposed transmission lines near schools
A dispute is growing in Loudoun County, VA, over Dominion Energy’s proposed Golden-to-Mars transmission line, as residents and officials cite concerns about nearby schools and neighborhoods.
A dispute is growing in Loudoun County, VA, over Dominion Energy’s proposed Golden-to-Mars transmission line, as residents and officials cite concerns about nearby schools and neighborhoods.
FCPS teacher held without bond after allegedly groping student
A Langley High School math teacher is being held without bond after Fairfax County police say he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to newly released court documents.
A Langley High School math teacher is being held without bond after Fairfax County police say he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to newly released court documents.
Montgomery County adopts $3.72B school budget, eliminating hundreds of jobs
Hundreds of school positions will be eliminated under the final $3.72 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget adopted Thursday by the Montgomery County Board of Education.
Hundreds of school positions will be eliminated under the final $3.72 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget adopted Thursday by the Montgomery County Board of Education.
Tampa school zone catches 6,000 speeders in 2 days as city weighs $100 camera fines
Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones.
Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones.
FCC launches review of $3B school internet program over screen time concerns
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
Trump administration seeks federal grant oversight
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
These states lead the nation in racial equality in education, study finds
A recent WalletHub study found that districts serving fewer Black and Hispanic students receive about $900 to $1,000 more per student on average, highlighting persistent racial disparities in education.
A recent WalletHub study found that districts serving fewer Black and Hispanic students receive about $900 to $1,000 more per student on average, highlighting persistent racial disparities in education.
Education Department abandons civil rights focus on Black students
The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.
The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.