Report finds MCPS spent $1M without Board of Education approval

Report finds MCPS spent $1M without Board of Education approval

Just one month after Montgomery County Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor says the system is running out of money, the Office of Inspector General says MCPS violated state law spending some of the money they have left.

Just one month after Montgomery County Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor says the system is running out of money, the Office of Inspector General says MCPS violated state law spending some of the money they have left.

Students in these states spend more of their income on education, according to analysis

Students in these states spend more of their income on education, according to analysis

Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.

Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.

States add gun safety to school curriculums

States add gun safety to school curriculums

Several states, including Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah, have passed new laws requiring schools to teach gun safety to students as young as five.

Several states, including Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah, have passed new laws requiring schools to teach gun safety to students as young as five.

2 moms suing PGCPS after students allegedly tied to chairs with bungee cords

2 moms suing PGCPS after students allegedly tied to chairs with bungee cords

Two mothers in Prince George’s County are suing the public school system after a teacher allegedly tied their first-graders to chairs using bungee cords. 

Two mothers in Prince George’s County are suing the public school system after a teacher allegedly tied their first-graders to chairs using bungee cords. 

DC Council considers legislation to change how schools report data

DC Council considers legislation to change how schools report data

The D.C. Council held a hearing on two education bills aimed at cutting red tape and cleaning up how schools report data on Monday. 

The D.C. Council held a hearing on two education bills aimed at cutting red tape and cleaning up how schools report data on Monday. 

Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media

Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media

It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.

It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.

Maryland reports modest gains in school performance, student success rates

Maryland reports modest gains in school performance, student success rates

The State of Maryland announced modest gains in statewide academic performance and student success. A new report analyzed more than 1,400 schools across Maryland’s 23 counties, including Baltimore City.

The State of Maryland announced modest gains in statewide academic performance and student success. A new report analyzed more than 1,400 schools across Maryland’s 23 counties, including Baltimore City.

Department of Education sued by states over new loan forgiveness rule

Department of Education sued by states over new loan forgiveness rule

The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Voters in Fairfax, Loudoun to decide on school bonds in referendum vote

Voters in Fairfax, Loudoun to decide on school bonds in referendum vote

On Election Day, voters in Fairfax County and Loudoun County will decide on millions of dollars of school bonds in a referendum. 

On Election Day, voters in Fairfax County and Loudoun County will decide on millions of dollars of school bonds in a referendum. 

Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know

Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know

When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.

When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.

Sewage cleanup closes Anacostia High School for second day

Sewage cleanup closes Anacostia High School for second day

Anacostia High School will remain closed on Tuesday after a sewage backup flooded parts of the building and forced some nearby residents from their homes.

Anacostia High School will remain closed on Tuesday after a sewage backup flooded parts of the building and forced some nearby residents from their homes.