Montgomery County approves $143M increase to school budget, cuts still possible
The Montgomery County Council approved a major increase to the Montgomery County Public Schools budget on Friday, but labor officials say it isn't enough, and that some will lose their jobs.
The Montgomery County Council approved a major increase to the Montgomery County Public Schools budget on Friday, but labor officials say it isn't enough, and that some will lose their jobs.
72-year-old grandmother graduates from George Mason University
At 72 years old, Irma Garcia is graduating from George Mason University with a bachelor's degree decades after first putting her education on hold to raise her family.
At 72 years old, Irma Garcia is graduating from George Mason University with a bachelor's degree decades after first putting her education on hold to raise her family.
B-CC athletic director’s message about baseball team sparks controversy
A private message from a school official that surfaced publicly is drawing controversy at a Montgomery County high school.
A private message from a school official that surfaced publicly is drawing controversy at a Montgomery County high school.
FCPS budget hearing focuses on closing $28 million gap
Fairfax County Public Schools is working to close a $28 million budget gap for the next fiscal year.
Fairfax County Public Schools is working to close a $28 million budget gap for the next fiscal year.
Senior Assassin game prompts safety warning from Maryland law enforcement
A Maryland law enforcement agency is urging high school seniors to think twice about playing "Senior Assassin," a popular end‑of‑year elimination game that can lead to dangerous situations.
A Maryland law enforcement agency is urging high school seniors to think twice about playing "Senior Assassin," a popular end‑of‑year elimination game that can lead to dangerous situations.
Montgomery County faces $150 million budget shortfall, hundreds of school jobs at risk
Montgomery County Public Schools could see significant staffing cuts as county leaders work to close a $150 million budget gap.
Montgomery County Public Schools could see significant staffing cuts as county leaders work to close a $150 million budget gap.
Investigation underway into alleged high school bathroom recording in Loudoun County
In Loudoun County, the Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations of unlawful recording involving students at Freedom High School.
In Loudoun County, the Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations of unlawful recording involving students at Freedom High School.
Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
School lockdowns lifted in Arlington after phone threats, police say
A middle school and an elementary school in Arlington were briefly placed on lockdown Friday after they received telephone threats, authorities said.
A middle school and an elementary school in Arlington were briefly placed on lockdown Friday after they received telephone threats, authorities said.
Canvas outage impacts thousands of schools, universities: Hacker group reportedly takes credit
The outage comes just days after Canvas' parent company Instructure reported a "cybersecurity threat perpetrated by a criminal threat actor" and as many universities are in the middle of finals season.
The outage comes just days after Canvas' parent company Instructure reported a "cybersecurity threat perpetrated by a criminal threat actor" and as many universities are in the middle of finals season.
Racist, threatening graffiti found at Stafford High School under investigation, principal says
School officials are investigating after racially insensitive and threatening graffiti was discovered in a student bathroom at Stafford High School earlier this week.
School officials are investigating after racially insensitive and threatening graffiti was discovered in a student bathroom at Stafford High School earlier this week.
OSSE testing new school bus tracker
The District of Columbia’s education department is testing a new bus tracking app designed to help thousands of special needs parents and students across the nation’s capital.
The District of Columbia’s education department is testing a new bus tracking app designed to help thousands of special needs parents and students across the nation’s capital.
St. Charles High School adding gun-detection tech to cameras after 2 weapons found
A virtual town hall is scheduled for Wednesday night following two serious gun incidents at St. Charles High School last week.
A virtual town hall is scheduled for Wednesday night following two serious gun incidents at St. Charles High School last week.
School phone bans have little impact on academics or behavior, new study finds
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
Transgender policy at elite women’s college spurs Education Dept. investigation
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
Best cities for new college grads in 2026, based on payroll data
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
National Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 deals and discounts
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
2026 commencement speeches: See which celebrities are taking the stage
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
Officials find guns, 3D printer at students' home after weapons brought to to St. Charles High
Charles County officials say they have uncovered a cache of guns and equipment used to make them at the homes of two teenage students accused of bringing loaded guns to school this week.
Charles County officials say they have uncovered a cache of guns and equipment used to make them at the homes of two teenage students accused of bringing loaded guns to school this week.
New Fairfax County high school boundary map sparks frustration
Fairfax County parents are facing another round of school boundary changes just months after the district’s first major overhaul in 40 years.
Fairfax County parents are facing another round of school boundary changes just months after the district’s first major overhaul in 40 years.