Nearly 6,000 students in Montgomery County had personal info exposed in data breach, officials say
Officials now say nearly 6,000 students from six different schools in Montgomery County had their personal information exposed during a data breach that was discovered earlier this year in what they are calling a "brute force attack."
Officials now say nearly 6,000 students from six different schools in Montgomery County had their personal information exposed during a data breach that was discovered earlier this year in what they are calling a "brute force attack."
Group works to end student lunch shaming in Prince William County
At least four out of 10 students in a northern Virginia school district qualify for free or reduced lunch. At times, their benefits lapse, which means the district foots the bill.
At least four out of 10 students in a northern Virginia school district qualify for free or reduced lunch. At times, their benefits lapse, which means the district foots the bill.
Principal, vice principal removed from Charles County school amid sex assault allegations, source says
The principal and vice principal have been removed from a Charles County elementary school where three fourth grade girls claimed they were assaulted by classmates and threatened with rape last month, according to a source.
The principal and vice principal have been removed from a Charles County elementary school where three fourth grade girls claimed they were assaulted by classmates and threatened with rape last month, according to a source.
Charles County dad furious over school’s handling of sexually explicit incident involving six 4th graders
Parents at an elementary school in Charles County are outraged after learning from administrators that a group of three fourth-grade boys were allegedly involved a sexually explicit encounter with three girls in the same grade.
Parents at an elementary school in Charles County are outraged after learning from administrators that a group of three fourth-grade boys were allegedly involved a sexually explicit encounter with three girls in the same grade.
Former NFL player helps kick-off free vision and dental services for PGCPS students
On Monday, former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Coleman helped announce a new county partnership with the Student Health Impact Project (SHIP) and CF Charities that will bring free dental and health services to thousands of Prince George’s County students.
On Monday, former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Coleman helped announce a new county partnership with the Student Health Impact Project (SHIP) and CF Charities that will bring free dental and health services to thousands of Prince George’s County students.
Student arrested, found in possession of AR-15 rifle, ammo, list of intended victims, school layout
Los Angeles County Sheriff's officials said that investigators found an AR-15 rifle, roughly 100 rounds of ammunition and a rudimentary hand-drawn map of Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School in the home of a 13-year-old boy who allegedly threatened to carry out a school shooting on Friday.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's officials said that investigators found an AR-15 rifle, roughly 100 rounds of ammunition and a rudimentary hand-drawn map of Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School in the home of a 13-year-old boy who allegedly threatened to carry out a school shooting on Friday.
Suspected norovirus outbreak closes 46 Colorado schools
Colorado school districts closed 46 schools over a possible outbreak of norovirus.
Colorado school districts closed 46 schools over a possible outbreak of norovirus.
Quince Orchard High School social media threat deemed not credible
A social media threat has sparked an increased security presence at Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
A social media threat has sparked an increased security presence at Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Prince George's County considers offering free meals to elementary school students
There could soon be free breakfast and lunch for every elementary school student enrolled in Prince George's County Public Schools, if one board member's proposal passes.
There could soon be free breakfast and lunch for every elementary school student enrolled in Prince George's County Public Schools, if one board member's proposal passes.
College students turn to ‘adulting’ classes for life skills
Many students entering college haven’t mastered basic life skills such as changing a tire or balancing a checkbook, so some universities are responding with noncredit workshops sometimes called “Adulting 101.”
Many students entering college haven’t mastered basic life skills such as changing a tire or balancing a checkbook, so some universities are responding with noncredit workshops sometimes called “Adulting 101.”
Racial discrimination complaints lead to investigation of Loudoun County Public Schools
The commonwealth’s top attorney is investigating Loudoun County Public Schools after several complaints about discrimination and African American students being denied equal access to advanced, gifted and STEM programs.
The commonwealth’s top attorney is investigating Loudoun County Public Schools after several complaints about discrimination and African American students being denied equal access to advanced, gifted and STEM programs.
LGBTQ school book controversy in Loudoun County
There’s outrage in Loudoun County over books dealing with LGBTQ issues available this year in elementary and high schools.
There’s outrage in Loudoun County over books dealing with LGBTQ issues available this year in elementary and high schools.
Poll: Many youths say high school diploma is enough
Although most young Americans believe in the value of higher education, many still consider a high school diploma alone to be enough for success.
Although most young Americans believe in the value of higher education, many still consider a high school diploma alone to be enough for success.
Some college graduates would give up coffee, shave head, spend week in jail to erase student loan debt, survey finds
A majority of college graduates with student loans said they would shave their head if the debt could be erased, according to a new survey, and some others said they would consider giving up coffee and even spending a week in jail.
A majority of college graduates with student loans said they would shave their head if the debt could be erased, according to a new survey, and some others said they would consider giving up coffee and even spending a week in jail.
Sen. Kamala Harris introduces new bill to make school days longer
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced a new bill on Wednesday, the Family Friendly Schools Act, to make school days longer by a total of three hours.
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced a new bill on Wednesday, the Family Friendly Schools Act, to make school days longer by a total of three hours.
Anonymous donor pays almost $8K to clear California school district’s student lunch debt
An anonymous donor paid $7,813.50 to the Ocean View School District to clear all outstanding school lunch balances for children in the district.
An anonymous donor paid $7,813.50 to the Ocean View School District to clear all outstanding school lunch balances for children in the district.
Court records: Sex offender kidnapped two children from DC charter school
A man identified by court records as a sex offender briefly kidnapped two children from Rocketship Rise Academy in Southeast on October 11, according to police, but the school didn't inform parents about the incident until Tuesday.
A man identified by court records as a sex offender briefly kidnapped two children from Rocketship Rise Academy in Southeast on October 11, according to police, but the school didn't inform parents about the incident until Tuesday.
Alexandria City Public Schools considers new start to school year
Deciding to start school before or after Labor Day is at the top of the agenda for Alexandria City Public Schools.
Deciding to start school before or after Labor Day is at the top of the agenda for Alexandria City Public Schools.
DeVos held in contempt of court in loan forgiveness dispute, Department of Education fined $100K
A federal judge has held Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in contempt of court for violating an order to stop collecting loans from thousands of former for-profit college students.
A federal judge has held Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in contempt of court for violating an order to stop collecting loans from thousands of former for-profit college students.
Soldier surprises students who began writing letters to him in kindergarten while he was deployed in Iraq
Thirteen years after becoming pen pals with a group of kindergarten students in Georgia, a U.S. Army brigadier general surprised the now-high school seniors at their school in a heartwarming first in-person meeting.
Thirteen years after becoming pen pals with a group of kindergarten students in Georgia, a U.S. Army brigadier general surprised the now-high school seniors at their school in a heartwarming first in-person meeting.