Virginia school picture photographer loses job after allegedly asking young students, 'Can I eat your soul?'

A Virginia elementary school photographer reportedly lost her job after being accused of making improper remarks to young students, including allegedly asking one boy, "Can I eat your soul?" 

Loaded handgun found in student's lunchbox at middle school in Maryland

A 13-year-old student at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School was found with a loaded handgun in their lunchbox on Wednesday afternoon, prompting an immediate investigation by school officials and police.

Virginia adopts statewide 'bell-to-bell' cell phone ban in public schools

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has released its final guidance on a "bell-to-bell" cell phone-free policy for K-12 public schools across the state, in response to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 33. 

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.

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

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.