Loudoun County schools consider year-round academic calendar
A Loudoun County Public Schools proposal would eliminate the traditional summer vacation starting during the
A Loudoun County Public Schools proposal would eliminate the traditional summer vacation starting during the
McMahon faces tough questions from senators over education cuts and civil rights
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
Families file appeal over Wootton High closure decision
More than 300 Montgomery County families have filed an appeal with the Maryland State Board of Education over Montgomery County Public Schools' decision to relocate students from Wootton High School.
More than 300 Montgomery County families have filed an appeal with the Maryland State Board of Education over Montgomery County Public Schools' decision to relocate students from Wootton High School.
These are the best entry-level jobs in 2026, data suggests
WalletHub ranked the best entry-level jobs based on opportunity, growth potential, and job safety.
WalletHub ranked the best entry-level jobs based on opportunity, growth potential, and job safety.
College grads enter tough hiring market: Some tips to help with the job hunt
As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.
As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.
American Library Association’s challenged books list: The 11 titles targeted the most in 2025 for removal
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
Prince William County leaders to vote on school funding plan that could leave $31M gap
The budget fight is heating up in Prince William County, where school leaders and county officials are at odds ahead of a final vote on Tuesday night.
The budget fight is heating up in Prince William County, where school leaders and county officials are at odds ahead of a final vote on Tuesday night.
Texas public schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
DC named the best big city for new graduates: Here's why
A recent study revealed the best place in the United States for recent college graduates, and Washington D.C. was ranked No. 1 for big cities thanks to its strong starting salaries, career opportunities and work-life balance.
A recent study revealed the best place in the United States for recent college graduates, and Washington D.C. was ranked No. 1 for big cities thanks to its strong starting salaries, career opportunities and work-life balance.
Budget fight could cost Prince William schools $31M
A budget dispute is intensifying in Prince William County just days before a final vote, with school leaders warning a proposed change could leave them with more than $31 million less than expected.
A budget dispute is intensifying in Prince William County just days before a final vote, with school leaders warning a proposed change could leave them with more than $31 million less than expected.
30,000 student loan borrowers expected to receive discharges as the final deadline passes
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
Parents file emergency motion to stop Wootton High School conversion, student relocation
New pressure is building as a community continues its fight to try and stop Montgomery County Public Schools’ plan to close Wootton High School and relocate students to Crown High School in Gaithersburg.
New pressure is building as a community continues its fight to try and stop Montgomery County Public Schools’ plan to close Wootton High School and relocate students to Crown High School in Gaithersburg.
Alexandria City Public School consider updates to SRO agreement
Alexandria City Public Schools is revising its agreement with police as the debate over school resource officers continues in Virginia.
Alexandria City Public Schools is revising its agreement with police as the debate over school resource officers continues in Virginia.
Hampshire College, alma mater of Ken Burns and other notable alumni, to close
Hampshire College, a small progressive liberal arts school in western Massachusetts known for notable alumni like filmmaker Ken Burns, announced it will close after the fall semester.
Hampshire College, a small progressive liberal arts school in western Massachusetts known for notable alumni like filmmaker Ken Burns, announced it will close after the fall semester.
Fairfax County Public Schools considers changes to school calendar
The Fairfax County School Board is weighing new action after feedback from hundreds of fed-up families across the district who are angry with the school calendar.
The Fairfax County School Board is weighing new action after feedback from hundreds of fed-up families across the district who are angry with the school calendar.
Montgomery County Public Schools accused of keeping gender transitions secret from parents
A Maryland school district is coming under fire for its gender identity policies as a conservative legal group urges the Trump administration to investigate.
A Maryland school district is coming under fire for its gender identity policies as a conservative legal group urges the Trump administration to investigate.
Judge blocks Trump-era push for college admissions race data collection
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked a Trump administration effort requiring colleges to submit detailed admissions data aimed at proving they are not considering race.
New Virginia education laws tackle classroom phone use and outdated school projects
Virginia lawmakers passed new laws targeting classroom cellphone use and school construction, aiming to reduce distractions and improve aging infrastructure.
Virginia lawmakers passed new laws targeting classroom cellphone use and school construction, aiming to reduce distractions and improve aging infrastructure.
List: Bible stories proposed in Texas as required reading in public schools
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.
The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.
LCPS budget advances without funding for elementary school resource officers
Loudoun County supervisors are set to give final approval Tuesday to a budget that does not include funding to place school resource officers in elementary schools.
Loudoun County supervisors are set to give final approval Tuesday to a budget that does not include funding to place school resource officers in elementary schools.