This Florida school district will require teachers to wear panic button

Lake County Schools teachers are required to wear a panic alert system called CENTEGIX. It's essentially a panic button attached to a lanyard worn around their neck. This school year, it will automatically sync with the emergency system used by law enforcement, Fusus.

Montgomery County high schools offering varsity pickleball this fall

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is ramping up its sports offerings with the expansion of pickleball as a varsity sport starting this fall. 

Remainder of Biden’s student debt relief plan blocked by appeals court

The ruling comes the same day the Biden administration announced it would forgive roughly $1.2 billion in additional student loan debt for borrowers who work in public service.

Virginia Department of Education holds first 'cell phone free education' meeting

Get ready, northern Virginia! On Thursday, July 18th, the first Virginia Department of Education-hosted community meeting to discuss the creation and implementation of "cell phone free education" policy state-wide will be held this afternoon in Manassas. 

Student loan forgiveness: Biden cancels another $1.2B in debt for public service workers

Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.

Changes are coming to ACT test, including making science portion optional

The ACT college admissions exam will undergo major changes starting in spring 2025, including shortening the test and making the science section optional. The updates aim to reduce student fatigue and provide more flexibility, aligning with recent changes to the SAT.

'CPR Act': DC Council wants schools to create cardiac emergency response plans

On Wednesday, the D.C. Council held a hearing to require all D.C. public schools to have a plan in place when it comes to how to respond to a cardiac arrest.

Fairfax County school loses track of multiple students during summer programs

Fairfax County Public Schools is reviewing its protocol after a parent says an after-school drop-off mishap was further mishandled due to a lack of communication.

Most Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer pay tuition

Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.

College confidence crisis: Is a degree still worth it?

A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.