Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School teachers rally amid security concerns

Sources tell FOX 5 Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School teachers were expected to protest outside the Montgomery County High School on Tuesday morning amid security concerns. 

Harvard to offer free tuition for families earning less than $200K

Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.

Maryland, DC sue Trump administration over Education Department job cuts

A coalition of 21 attorneys general, including Maryland’s top prosecutor, is suing the Trump administration over sweeping layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education, calling the cuts an illegal attempt to dismantle a critical agency that serves millions of students.

Education Department lays off nearly half its staff

The Education Department is laying off nearly 50% of its staff, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.

Fairfax County Public Schools launches school bus camera program to protect students

Drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses in Fairfax County will soon face fines as part of a new effort to protect students as they exit or board the bus.

Prince George's County student flu deaths prompt preventive measures to limit spread of infection

Prince George's County schools and families are on high alert after learning late Friday that a flu outbreak has turned deadly. The school system confirmed that two elementary school students have died from the virus, with tests pending on a third child of a similar age who recently died.

Trump order aims to deny student loan relief to some borrowers

President Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper" activities.

Montgomery County Public Schools request 52 additional security guards amid safety concerns

Montgomery County Public Schools is requesting 52 additional security guards - the measures to increase security were discussed at a Tuesday meeting as Bethesda Chevy-Chase parents sounded off again on serious school safety concerns.  

UVA stabbing victim in critical condition, suspect in custody: police

Students and staff at the University of Virginia were asked to shelter in place Thursday evening after a stabbing was reported on campus. 

Virginia high school students accused of selling magic mushroom candy bars

Two 17-year-old students at Hylton High School are facing charges after allegedly distributing candy bars laced with psilocybin mushrooms on school grounds, authorities said.

Student arrested for bringing gun to Thomas Edison High School

A 16-year-old student at Edison High School was arrested Thursday morning after a firearm was reported on school property.

Arlington students lead protests against Trump's education policies

The protests, dubbed the "Day of Student Action," are raising concerns over pulling funds from public schools or redirecting needed federal dollars to private schools, including religious-based private schools.