Loudoun County schools targeted with rumored threats; extra security expected this week
Loudoun County Public Schools alerted parents late Wednesday evening about multiple rumored threats targeting several schools within the district.
All Frederick County Public Schools in Virginia closed after threats circulate on social media
Frederick County Public Schools in Virginia are closed on Wednesday as officials investigate threats of possible school-related violence circulating on social media.
Several Harford County schools closed after fatal Joppatowne High School shooting
Several schools in Harford County will be closed on Monday following a fatal shooting at Joppatowne High School on Friday.
Weapons detectors debut at Prince William County high school football games
For the first time, Prince William County Public Schools will use weapons detectors at some sporting events.
These are America's top colleges of 2024, according to Forbes ranking
Forbes based their rankings on several categories, including academic success and graduation rates. See if your school made this year’s list.
Virginia’s new school rating system sparks controversy; Fairfax County warns of negative impact
Fairfax County officials are raising alarms over Virginia’s impending changes to school accreditation rankings, arguing that the new system could negatively impact the state’s largest school district.
Bullis High School mourns loss of beloved varsity football coach
Bullis High School is mourning the loss of its varsity football coach, Ray Butler.
University of Maryland bans vigil for Gaza victims on Hamas attack anniversary
As the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel approaches, the University of Maryland has announced it will not permit student groups to hold on-campus demonstrations on Oct. 7, citing security concerns.
Fairfax County Public Schools launch cell phone storage pilot program
As the new school year begins, Fairfax County Public Schools is implementing a new cell phone storage policy aimed at reducing distractions in the classroom. Starting today, students at 15 select schools will be required to store their phones during the school day.
Trump speaks at Moms for Liberty gathering in DC | WATCH LIVE
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is set to appear at the annual gathering of the group Moms for Liberty
Narcan for students? Loudoun County schools considers new drug policy
Loudoun County Schools are considering allowing students to carry Narcan, the overdose antidote.
PGCPS teacher kept in jail as police find more evidence of child abuse in his home
A Prince George’s County elementary school teacher charged with sexual abuse of a minor and possession of child pornography will remain in custody after his attorney waived a bond hearing on Wednesday.
Teachers still quitting at a concerning rate; hindering students' education
Teachers of Tomorrow reported that that there were 55,000 vacant positions and an additional 270,000 teaching posts currently filled by underqualified teachers earlier this year.
MCPS to move all outdoor activities indoors Wednesday due to extreme heat
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced that all outdoor school-day activities on Wednesday, Aug. 28, will be moved indoors due to forecasted extreme heat.
Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states — and worldwide
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has distributed over 240 million books to children worldwide, inspired by her father’s struggle with illiteracy. Learn how this program is changing lives and honoring her father’s legacy.
Corsicana ISD assistant principal left blind in right eye after student throws wooden hanger at her
The Corsicana ISD administrator who suffered a serious eye injury after being attacked by a student says what happened to her is a consequence of state negligence. In her own words, she described what happened.
DC public charter school closure leaves hundreds scrambling - mayor wants answers
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke out for the first time Monday following the abrupt closure of Eagle Academy Public Charter School in Southeast D.C., which has left nearly 700 students, families, and staff scrambling for alternatives just days before the start of the new school year.
DC, Prince George’s, and Montgomery County students head back to school
Students in Washington, D.C., Prince George’s County, and Montgomery County headed back to school on Monday.
Maryland teacher demoted after breastfeeding request denied
A local teacher says she was demoted after requesting to pump breast milk at work, a move she describes as both heartbreaking and disappointing.
These are the most popular college majors, according to a new analysis
A new analysis shows which college majors have risen and fallen in popularity.