Parents in Loudoun County file lawsuit accusing school board of silencing them
A group of parents in Loudoun County are suing the school board, saying they were silenced at a recent board meeting.
A group of parents in Loudoun County are suing the school board, saying they were silenced at a recent board meeting.
Principal of top-ranked Virginia high school resigns
The principal of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, a prestigious institution in Fairfax County, is stepping down amid concerns about the school’s declining national rankings in recent years.
The principal of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, a prestigious institution in Fairfax County, is stepping down amid concerns about the school’s declining national rankings in recent years.
New policy forces Maryland schools to share transfer student criminal histories
The Maryland State Board of Education passed emergency legislation Tuesday requiring superintendents to inform each other about students' criminal records when they transfer between school systems.
The Maryland State Board of Education passed emergency legislation Tuesday requiring superintendents to inform each other about students' criminal records when they transfer between school systems.
Supreme Court ruling hits minority enrollment: Johns Hopkins, Georgetown see sharp drops
Students and families across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are navigating college application season, with many seeing the impact of a recent Supreme Court decision on admissions for the first time.
Students and families across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are navigating college application season, with many seeing the impact of a recent Supreme Court decision on admissions for the first time.
Little Rock Nine member Thelma Mothershed Wair dies at 83: 'She was always a fighter'
Thelma Mothershed Wair, a member of the historic Little Rock Nine who helped integrate Central High School in 1957, has died at age 83.
Thelma Mothershed Wair, a member of the historic Little Rock Nine who helped integrate Central High School in 1957, has died at age 83.
Biden administration has canceled student loans for over 1 million public workers
Overall, the Biden administration says it has now canceled $175 billion in student loan debt for about 5 million borrowers.
Overall, the Biden administration says it has now canceled $175 billion in student loan debt for about 5 million borrowers.
Virginia's Thomas Jefferson High drops to No. 14 in new national rankings
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, once ranked among the top high schools in the nation, has seen its ranking fall to No. 14 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, sparking concern among some Fairfax County parents and residents.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, once ranked among the top high schools in the nation, has seen its ranking fall to No. 14 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, sparking concern among some Fairfax County parents and residents.
Howard University golf team shines at St. Andrews Links Collegiate in Scotland
Howard University’s golf team is the only HBCU represented at the 2024 St. Andrews Links Collegiate Tournament in Scotland.
Howard University’s golf team is the only HBCU represented at the 2024 St. Andrews Links Collegiate Tournament in Scotland.
Woodbury substitute reenacts George Floyd's murder on student
A substitute teacher at Woodbury High School reportedly used a student to help reenact the police actions around the murder of George Floyd, in addition to making inappropriate gestures and remarks in several classes.
A substitute teacher at Woodbury High School reportedly used a student to help reenact the police actions around the murder of George Floyd, in addition to making inappropriate gestures and remarks in several classes.
Here are the best colleges in the US for 2025
Discover the best colleges and universities in the US for 2025, based on WalletHub's ranking that considers factors like student selectivity, career outcomes, and affordability.
Discover the best colleges and universities in the US for 2025, based on WalletHub's ranking that considers factors like student selectivity, career outcomes, and affordability.
Staff member at Maryland high school sent to hospital after alleged student assault
A staff member at Northwest High School in Montgomery County was injured on Monday after being struck by a student, according to school officials.
A staff member at Northwest High School in Montgomery County was injured on Monday after being struck by a student, according to school officials.
Shots fired at Virginia State University, campus placed on lockdown
Virginia State University was placed on lockdown Monday night after shots were fired near Moore Hall, according to university police.
Virginia State University was placed on lockdown Monday night after shots were fired near Moore Hall, according to university police.
Alexandria City schools highlight alarming increase in crime among students
Alexandria City Public Schools leaders are highlighting a troubling trend among students Thursday.
Alexandria City Public Schools leaders are highlighting a troubling trend among students Thursday.
States with the highest student loan payments: Study
New Hampshire topped the list with an average student loan payment of $229 and both Arkansas and Mississippi ranked the lowest with $142.
New Hampshire topped the list with an average student loan payment of $229 and both Arkansas and Mississippi ranked the lowest with $142.
University of Virginia hit with civil rights complaint, accused of racial discrimination against Whites
The University of Virginia appears to have changed the website description of a mentoring program for BIPOC students after a civil rights complaint was filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
The University of Virginia appears to have changed the website description of a mentoring program for BIPOC students after a civil rights complaint was filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Loudoun County School Board passes gun safe storage resolution despite public outcry
The Loudoun County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a gun safe storage resolution aimed at preventing unintentional firearm injuries.
The Loudoun County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a gun safe storage resolution aimed at preventing unintentional firearm injuries.
Ex-superintendent claims he was fired for holding Christian book fair: lawsuit
A former Spotsylvania County superintendent is suing the school board and several of its members after he was fired for alleged hiring violations and after holding an unsanctioned "conservative Christian" book fair.
A former Spotsylvania County superintendent is suing the school board and several of its members after he was fired for alleged hiring violations and after holding an unsanctioned "conservative Christian" book fair.
Vigil near GWU honors victims of Israeli-Hamas conflict
Students at George Washington University held a vigil near campus on Monday evening to mark the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Students at George Washington University held a vigil near campus on Monday evening to mark the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Homeschooling rates surge across US following COVID-19 pandemic, report finds
According to the report, 90% of the states reported increases in homeschooling for the 2023-2024 academic year.
According to the report, 90% of the states reported increases in homeschooling for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Virginia school to reopen Monday after lead cleanup
Alexandria City Public Schools announced Friday that Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School will reopen most of its classrooms and offices on Monday, October 7, following successful lead remediation efforts.
Alexandria City Public Schools announced Friday that Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School will reopen most of its classrooms and offices on Monday, October 7, following successful lead remediation efforts.