2027-28 FAFSA opens in record time: Here's what you need to know
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is officially open for the 2027-28 academic year. In a major win for students and their families, the form launched on Wednesday, the earliest release in the program’s history.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is officially open for the 2027-28 academic year. In a major win for students and their families, the form launched on Wednesday, the earliest release in the program’s history.
These universities in DC, Virginia and Maryland rank among top 100 in US: report
Eight universities in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland have claimed spots in the top 100 of the U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings.
Eight universities in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland have claimed spots in the top 100 of the U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings.
These are the top-ranked HBCUs, according to US News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has released its ranking of the top historically Black colleges and universities, with Spelman College taking the No. 1 spot. Howard
U.S. News & World Report has released its ranking of the top historically Black colleges and universities, with Spelman College taking the No. 1 spot. Howard
For veterans, these are the top schools according to US News & World Report
The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well.
The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well.
These are the top colleges, universities in the 2027 U.S. News rankings
A new college ranking evaluates nearly 1,700 institutions across the country based on academic quality, student outcomes, faculty resources and other factors.
A new college ranking evaluates nearly 1,700 institutions across the country based on academic quality, student outcomes, faculty resources and other factors.
States with the highest student debt burdens, according to data
Student debt has surpassed $1.72 trillion nationwide, but the financial burden isn’t evenly distributed. A new analysis reveals where borrowers are facing the greatest challenges.
Student debt has surpassed $1.72 trillion nationwide, but the financial burden isn’t evenly distributed. A new analysis reveals where borrowers are facing the greatest challenges.
Mississippi school district released from federal desegregation order after 50 years
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
States where cursive handwriting is still taught in schools
Cursive’s comeback in U.S. public schools continues, even as the digital age reaches new heights and some question whether it's obsolete.
Cursive’s comeback in U.S. public schools continues, even as the digital age reaches new heights and some question whether it's obsolete.
Ranking adult literacy rates across the Midwest
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.
Former student arrested at Fairfax County school after alleged assault on officer
A former Northern Virginia student was charged with assault on a law enforcement officer after entering a Fairfax County school without permission.
A former Northern Virginia student was charged with assault on a law enforcement officer after entering a Fairfax County school without permission.
New ranking shows the best and worst states for teachers
A new ranking is revealing where teachers can find the strongest career opportunities.
A new ranking is revealing where teachers can find the strongest career opportunities.
DC mother files lawsuit after teacher's aide uses hot sauce to punish autistic son
A D.C. mother filed a lawsuit after a teacher's aide forced her non‑verbal, autistic son to ingest hot sauce as punishment.
A D.C. mother filed a lawsuit after a teacher's aide forced her non‑verbal, autistic son to ingest hot sauce as punishment.
Fairfax County leaders vote to restore funding for high school crossing guards
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to restore funding to bring back high school crossing guards.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to restore funding to bring back high school crossing guards.
Student suspended for bringing coffee to class in act of 'civil disobedience'
A high school senior's suspension for bringing coffee to class in Upstate New York has prompted the school district to acknowledge it bypassed procedural laws when adopting its new code of conduct.
A high school senior's suspension for bringing coffee to class in Upstate New York has prompted the school district to acknowledge it bypassed procedural laws when adopting its new code of conduct.
Virginia school leaders promise to fix school bus issues
Three weeks into the school year and school bus problems are continuing for one Virginia community.
Three weeks into the school year and school bus problems are continuing for one Virginia community.
Fairfax County leader recommends restoring high school crossing guards, implementing safety changes
Fairfax County Deputy Executive Tom Arnold recommended that funding for high school crossing guards be restored, and additional safety measures be implemented, according to a memo shared Friday.
Fairfax County Deputy Executive Tom Arnold recommended that funding for high school crossing guards be restored, and additional safety measures be implemented, according to a memo shared Friday.
Here's where – and what – schools are required to teach about 9/11
As 9/11 becomes history for younger Americans, states are taking different approaches to teaching students about the attacks and their lasting impact.
As 9/11 becomes history for younger Americans, states are taking different approaches to teaching students about the attacks and their lasting impact.
Bullying Buddy app helps children, families and schools address bullying crisis
Bullying Buddy, a mobile app developed by behavioral therapist and author Tara Lynn Townes, gives children, families and schools a real‑time tool to document bullying and quickly fight back.
Bullying Buddy, a mobile app developed by behavioral therapist and author Tara Lynn Townes, gives children, families and schools a real‑time tool to document bullying and quickly fight back.
Fairfax County considers restoring all high school crossing guards after funding cuts
A controversial budget cut that eliminated crossing guards from Fairfax County high schools could be reversed for the rest of the year.
A controversial budget cut that eliminated crossing guards from Fairfax County high schools could be reversed for the rest of the year.
Avoiding common college scams this back to school season
As college students return to campus, the Better Business Bureau is outlining common scams used to target students and how to protect yourself from them.
As college students return to campus, the Better Business Bureau is outlining common scams used to target students and how to protect yourself from them.