Fairfax County Public Schools cleared of wrongdoing in middle school rape case

The woman who sued Fairfax County Public Schools for millions of dollars after accusing a classmate of raping her in middle school lost the case.

Summer camp sticker shock: Working parents' wallets feel the burn

Summer camp has become one of the latest burdens facing parents as the summer nears. Not only are camps filling up at a quick clip, they're costing families more than ever.

Former Maryland substitute teacher sentenced to 15 years in prison for student sexual abuse

A judge sentenced a former Maryland substitute teacher to 15 years in prison for inappropriately touching several middle school students and making sexual comments about them online.

Howard University faculty member involved in deadly crash outside dorm

A Howard University faculty member was the driver in the tragic crash last week that left first-year student Mohamed Samura dead. 

Veteran Tennessee educator named National Teacher of the Year

Missy Testerman, a 31-year educator who started her school's English as a second language program in rural Tennessee, is this year's National Teacher of the Year.

US students want financial planning and other life skills education, survey finds

Nearly 1 in 5 recent U.S. graduates said they are the least confident in handling automotive maintenance, such as changing a tire or their oil, according to the survey.

New training prepares Loudoun County deputies for aftermath of school shootings

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has conducted active shooter training many times before. But early next month, officials will be adding something new.