Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
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.
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.
A new poll from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals the public's confidence in higher education.
Dr. Thomas Taylor sets priorities in first week as Montgomery County superintendent
Montgomery County’s new superintendent has completed his first week on the job.
Montgomery County’s new superintendent has completed his first week on the job.
Nearly half of student loan borrowers haven't resumed payments
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
About 19 million student loan borrowers haven't resumed repayments on their loans.
Fairfax County schools introducing coed sex education classes in 2024-2025 academic year
Fairfax County Public Schools is launching a new pilot program this fall combining genders for sex education for older elementary and middle school kids.
Fairfax County Public Schools is launching a new pilot program this fall combining genders for sex education for older elementary and middle school kids.
Oklahoma's top education official orders Bible instruction in public schools
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.
Loudoun County implements strict cell phone policy for students
School districts in Northern Virginia are tackling the growing issue of classroom distractions, particularly those caused by cell phones.
School districts in Northern Virginia are tackling the growing issue of classroom distractions, particularly those caused by cell phones.
DC student wins Doodle for Google contest
Have you opened Google today, noticed anything different? The Google image above the search bar was designed by a D.C. student.
Have you opened Google today, noticed anything different? The Google image above the search bar was designed by a D.C. student.
Dr. Thomas Taylor takes over as MCPS superintendent
Montgomery County Public Schools leaders have appointed Dr. Thomas Taylor as the district’s new superintendent.
Montgomery County Public Schools leaders have appointed Dr. Thomas Taylor as the district’s new superintendent.
Spotsylvania County School Board appoints Dr. Clint Mitchell as new superintendent
The Spotsylvania County School Board has announced Dr. Clint M. Mitchell as the new superintendent of Spotsylvania County Public Schools.
The Spotsylvania County School Board has announced Dr. Clint M. Mitchell as the new superintendent of Spotsylvania County Public Schools.
Which college degrees can land you a job in 2024?
As the new academic year approaches, many college students are undecided about their majors, considering factors like job opportunities. A study by UTS Online identifies the most and least employable degrees in the United States.
As the new academic year approaches, many college students are undecided about their majors, considering factors like job opportunities. A study by UTS Online identifies the most and least employable degrees in the United States.
Lionel Messi and Argentina National Team practice at George Mason University
International soccer star Lionel Messi and the Argentinian national team took the pitch at George Mason University last week.
International soccer star Lionel Messi and the Argentinian national team took the pitch at George Mason University last week.
Burnout, low pay: Senate committee holds hearing to address nationwide teacher shortage
Advocates in education from both Maryland and Virginia testified on Capitol Hill Thursday, warning lawmakers that the growing teacher shortage needs to be addressed now.
Advocates in education from both Maryland and Virginia testified on Capitol Hill Thursday, warning lawmakers that the growing teacher shortage needs to be addressed now.
105-year-old woman earns master's from Stanford University
Virginia “Ginger" Hislop earned a master's degree in education from Stanford University this weekend at 105 years young.
Virginia “Ginger" Hislop earned a master's degree in education from Stanford University this weekend at 105 years young.
Former University of Virginia employee convicted of sexual misconduct with students
A college advisor working at Louisa County High School has been convicted on charges of taking indecent liberties with a minor while in a position of authority.
A college advisor working at Louisa County High School has been convicted on charges of taking indecent liberties with a minor while in a position of authority.
Skilled workers are in demand: These trade jobs pay the most
Demand for skilled workers is driving up salaries in trade jobs — here are the ones that pay the best.
Demand for skilled workers is driving up salaries in trade jobs — here are the ones that pay the best.
Wootton High School student disciplined for printing racial slur 1,000 times
In May, two staff members discovered that someone had printed the N-word one thousand times on a printer at Thomas Wooton High School.
In May, two staff members discovered that someone had printed the N-word one thousand times on a printer at Thomas Wooton High School.
Montgomery Virtual Academy on the chopping block; supporters stage protests
A showdown at the Montgomery County Board of Education as protesters staged a sit-in in support of the Montgomery Virtual Academy.
A showdown at the Montgomery County Board of Education as protesters staged a sit-in in support of the Montgomery Virtual Academy.
Teachers, parents protest proposed cuts to Montgomery County Public Schools budget
Montgomery County teachers and parents rallied against proposed budget cuts Monday in downtown Silver Spring.
Montgomery County teachers and parents rallied against proposed budget cuts Monday in downtown Silver Spring.