Woman suing Fairfax County middle school over alleged mishandling of 2012 sexual harrassment, rape case
A former middle school student is suing a number of her former teachers and school administrators, alleging they were negligent in handling sexual assault claims.
Prince George’s County leaders pull funds to create pilot Safe Passage Project: exclusive
Prince George’s County Councilmembers and at least one school board member are pulling funds from their own office budget to create a pilot Safe Passage program, focusing on six schools within the county. They need around 300 volunteers to help make this happen.
Loudoun County School Board votes to get rid of video display during public comment
A Virginia school board has plans to omit a video display during the public comment section of its board meetings.
FTC sending checks to people defrauded by student loan forgiveness scams
The FTC is sending over $4.1 million in refunds to people who lost money in student loan forgiveness scams. Here's what to know.
Could public school students have to pay to play sports? Stafford County Schools considering it
Rusted pipes, cracked tennis courts and aging buildings are plaguing Stafford County Public Schools’ campuses and FOX 5 has learned the administration could be soon turning to families for help.
Texting kids at school: Why teachers say parents should stop
Teachers say you can still reach your child if you have a change in plans or a family emergency: Just contact the front office.
Canine drug scans underway in Loudoun County high schools
Canine drug scans are underway in Loudoun County high schools as leaders work to address the region’s fentanyl epidemic.
SATs go digital this weekend: Here's what students think
Here's what you should know about the new shorter digital version of the SAT, based on comments from students who have taken practice versions and what experts say to expect.
DC Policy Center identifies alarming trends in student attendance
D.C. schools are facing an attendance crisis – an issue some link directly to juvenile crime rates.
Will I face a 'tax bomb' on student loan forgiveness?
Student loan forgiveness could have some tax consequences down the line. Experts say there are several situations that can lead to a “student loan tax bomb.”
'It's very concerning:' Parents react after gun found in elementary student's book bag
Parents in Alexandria are criticizing the amount of time school leaders took to notify families of a loaded gun found in an elementary school.
University of Maryland suspends fraternities and sororities pending investigation
The University of Maryland has ordered fraternities and sororities on campus to suspend social and recruitment activities after the school received multiple reports of unsafe activities.
Missing Virginia teen disappeared after school, police say
Have you seen Luz Avila Lopez? The 15-year-old, who goes by “Leila," went missing on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Most sought after school districts in US ranked in new survey. See where yours comes in
A new survey has ranked the most sought after school districts in the United States.
Black students at Thomas Jefferson High School reflect on changes since new admissions policy
Some students at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology are cheering the Supreme Court's decision to preserve the new admissions policy, aimed at increasing diversity.
Fairfax County considering change to middle school start times
Middle school students in Fairfax County could soon be getting a little extra shut eye.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know about the SAVE plan
Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less means student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.
New student loan forgiveness: $1.2B in debt canceled for these 153,000 borrowers
This student loan forgiveness round is the first under Biden’s new SAVE repayment plan, and comes nearly six months earlier than anticipated.
2 men arrested after racial slurs found in University of Maryland dorm
Campus police believe they've caught the men responsible for a couple of hate bias incidents that occurred inside a University of Maryland dormitory last year.
Supreme Court upholds admissions policy at elite Virginia high school
The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia that some parents claimed discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.