Middle school teacher in Virginia pulls AR-15 on kids after doorbell prank
A middle school teacher in Fredericksburg was arrested and charged after she allegedly chased a group of girls while pointing an AR-15 rifle at them.
Biden cancels student loan debt for another 74K borrowers
Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.
Sentencing postponed for ex-LCPS Superintendent Scott Ziegler
A Loudoun County judge postponed sentencing against former Loudoun County Public Schools superintendent Scott Ziegler.
School closures: DC, Maryland & Virginia closings and delays for Wednesday, January 17
A few school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions will be closed or delayed Wednesday after the D.C. area saw its first significant snowfall in years.
School closures: DC, Maryland & Virginia closings and delays for Tuesday, January 16
Many school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions were closed Tuesday after the D.C. area saw its first significant snowfall in years.
Sonic is honoring teachers with free food and drinks this week
According to the fast-food giant, educators can enjoy the special offer each day from Jan. 16-19.
Student loan forgiveness: Some Americans will get loans canceled in February — here's who qualifies
The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers next month as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect ahead of schedule. Here's who is eligible.
Two MCPS administrators cleared in misconduct probe, report suggests policy revisions
Senior staff and administrators with Montgomery County Public Schools listed in a complaint have been cleared of alleged misconduct, according to a report from the county Inspector General’s office.
Fairfax County Public Schools tackles student drug overdoses in community conversation
Fairfax County Public Schools hosts a community conversation to address opioid overdoses and more.
Loudoun County high school student survives suspected overdose; sheriff’s office investigating
A Loudoun County high school student survived a suspected overdose that happened just five days into the new year.
DC, Maryland & Virginia storm-related school closings, delays, and early dismissals for Wed., Jan. 10
Many school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions are delaying arrival times on Wednesday morning after a powerful storm system brought flooding and damaging winds to the area.
Student hospitalized after overdosing at Wakefield High School, officials say
A student was rushed to the hospital after overdosing at an Arlington County high school just days after returning from winter break, officials say.
Police temporarily cover Prince George’s County intersections where no crossing guards are present
Police officers in Prince George’s County are temporarily covering intersections where there are no crossing guards present over a month after two children were killed while walking to school.
Many college grads struggle to land jobs due to a lack of preparedness, study finds
Recent college graduates are failing at job interviews, according to a new study.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old still worries, a year later, about other students in the room
A year after she was shot by her 6-year-old student in a Virginia classroom, former teacher Abby Zwerner said she still worries about the other children who saw it happen, and wonders how they’re faring.
Family of Landon School student who took his own life files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of a 16-year-old student who took his own life in 2022 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Maryland private school he attended alleging they failed to take proactive measures that could have prevented the tragedy.
Claudine Gay to continue as Harvard faculty member, likely to keep $900K salary
Harvard President Claudine Gay will likely earn nearly $900,000 a year and will continue on as a faculty member at the prestigious Massachusetts' university.
FAFSA: What to know about changes to this year's application for student aid
A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis. Here's how it works and some of the key changes.
Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid antisemitism, plagiarism controversies
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned Tuesday amid plagiarism accusations and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say unequivocally that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy.
Judge denies release of student accused of bringing loaded gun to Flowers High School
An 18-year-old arrested for bringing a loaded handgun to Flowers High School — just days after multiple fights broke out at the school — was ordered held without bond by a judge on Tuesday.