Nation’s Report Card reveals reading scores continue to decline: ‘A heartbreaking reality’
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
Howard University mourns law professor killed in DC plane crash
Howard University law professor Kiah Duggins has been identified as one of the victims of the devastating plane collision near Reagan National Airport, university officials confirmed Thursday night.
Howard University law professor Kiah Duggins has been identified as one of the victims of the devastating plane collision near Reagan National Airport, university officials confirmed Thursday night.
Trump signs executive order aiming to cut federal funding for ‘woke’ schools
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for schools that promote what he calls "radical, anti-American ideologies."
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for schools that promote what he calls "radical, anti-American ideologies."
DC students see improvements in math, reading scores
Test scores in D.C. public schools are up in math and reading, according to a national report card.
Test scores in D.C. public schools are up in math and reading, according to a national report card.
All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
Live updates: Federal funding freeze; 1st White House press briefing; buyouts
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
The latest on President Trump's attempt to pause federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending, plus other latest details from the administration on Tuesday.
Is FAFSA paused? What we know about federal loan freeze
The federal funding freeze, issued by President Donald Trump, is scheduled to take effect Tuesday.
The federal funding freeze, issued by President Donald Trump, is scheduled to take effect Tuesday.
Alexandria parents fight plan to close majority-Black elementary school
Dozens of parents in Alexandria were fired up Thursday night after learning that the city school board plans on closing a beloved elementary school that has a majority Black student population.
Dozens of parents in Alexandria were fired up Thursday night after learning that the city school board plans on closing a beloved elementary school that has a majority Black student population.
Fort Worth ISD substitute teacher urges ICE to remove students from high school
Fort Worth ISD is looking into a teacher's social media post urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to go to North Side High School to remove students believed to be in the U.S. illegally.
Fort Worth ISD is looking into a teacher's social media post urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to go to North Side High School to remove students believed to be in the U.S. illegally.
School closures, delays for DC, Maryland, Virginia for Wednesday, January 22
Sunday night's snowfall, combined with freezing conditions, continues to disrupt commutes to schools across the D.C. region.
Sunday night's snowfall, combined with freezing conditions, continues to disrupt commutes to schools across the D.C. region.
School closures, delays for DC, Maryland, Virginia for Tuesday, January 21
Snow fell Sunday night for much of the D.C. region ahead of a deep freeze Monday, leaving many roads icy and slippery.
Snow fell Sunday night for much of the D.C. region ahead of a deep freeze Monday, leaving many roads icy and slippery.
Edison HS basketball coach suspended for allegedly letting unenrolled students play on team
The varsity boys basketball coach at Thomas Edison High School has been suspended after it was discovered that several athletes who played in a tournament were not enrolled at the school.
The varsity boys basketball coach at Thomas Edison High School has been suspended after it was discovered that several athletes who played in a tournament were not enrolled at the school.
School closures, delays for DC, Maryland, Virginia for Friday, January 10
Some schools in the Washington, D.C. area, including the Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia regions, are still closed or have delayed their opening times as they continue to clean up after the early week winter storm.
Some schools in the Washington, D.C. area, including the Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia regions, are still closed or have delayed their opening times as they continue to clean up after the early week winter storm.
Prince George’s County Public Schools open meal distribution sites during snow closure
Prince George’s County Public Schools opened five emergency meal distribution sites on Wednesday to provide breakfast and lunch to students during the snow closure.
Prince George’s County Public Schools opened five emergency meal distribution sites on Wednesday to provide breakfast and lunch to students during the snow closure.
Lupe Fiasco to teach rap at Johns Hopkins’ Peabody Institute
Grammy Award-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco is taking his talents to Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute, joining the faculty as a distinguished visiting professor in the fall of 2025.
Grammy Award-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco is taking his talents to Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute, joining the faculty as a distinguished visiting professor in the fall of 2025.
Maryland lawmaker proposes statewide ban on cell phones in classrooms
Maryland classrooms could soon become cell phone-free zones if a new proposal gains traction in the state legislature.
Maryland classrooms could soon become cell phone-free zones if a new proposal gains traction in the state legislature.
Snow threat prompts early dismissals: DC, Maryland, Virginia closures & delays
The D.C. Region is expecting some inclement weather heading into the weekend. Here's what you need to know about closures and delays.
The D.C. Region is expecting some inclement weather heading into the weekend. Here's what you need to know about closures and delays.
Virginia school districts introduce new smartwatch ban and restrictions
A new policy is going into effect, banning smartwatches in some school districts.
A new policy is going into effect, banning smartwatches in some school districts.
New safety plan targets student violence at Alexandria City High School
Alexandria City High School will adopt a series of enhanced safety and disciplinary measures when students return from winter break on Jan. 6, 2025, according to an update from Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt.
Alexandria City High School will adopt a series of enhanced safety and disciplinary measures when students return from winter break on Jan. 6, 2025, according to an update from Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt.
GMU student arrested by FBI, accused of promoting violence against Jews
The FBI has arrested Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, a George Mason University student, on federal charges.
The FBI has arrested Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, a George Mason University student, on federal charges.