Virginia students plan walkout in national protest over Israel-Hamas conflict
Students at Alexandria City High School have planned a walkout for Thursday, according to the executive principal.
Urgent fentanyl safety meeting being held at Park View High School Saturday
Following a string of overdoses at Park View High School in Loudoun County – the school district and sheriff's department are looking to educate parents.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old can proceed with $40 million lawsuit, judge rules
A teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in Virginia can press forward with her $40 million against a school system over claims of negligence by school administrators, a judge ruled Friday.
Confidential student data exposed in breach, report says
Confidential student data on mental health and special education needs were reportedly exposed in Fairfax County.
An Upper Marlboro dad speaks out after his son was bullied, assaulted at school
An Upper Marlboro father says his son was bullied in class and sexually assaulted. Now, he wants the Prince George’s County school district to do more to address the incidents and prevent them from happening again.
Education Department punishes student loan servicer for error that made 800,000 borrowers delinquent
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
A Loudoun County high school has dealt with at least 8 fentanyl overdoses this school year
At least eight Park View students have overdosed on opioids this school year, and the sheriff's office says seven of those incidents were reported in the past three weeks.
New York police have 'person of interest' in Cornell antisemitic threats in custody
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that a person of interest in relation to threats of a mass shooting and antisemitic violence at Cornell University had been identified by law enforcement.
Biden administration aims for narrower student loan relief plan
The Biden administration is moving toward a narrower student loan relief plan that would target specific groups of borrowers rather than a sweeping plan like the one the Supreme Court rejected in June.
Second lawsuit filed against MCPS amidst principal's harassment and bullying investigation
A second lawsuit has been filed against Montgomery County Public Schools. It stems from the ongoing investigation surrounding a suspended middle school principal who’s facing multiple accusations of sexual harassment and bullying.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s vision comes to life with new Service Year Option program
Maryland Governor Wes Moore launched the first public service year program for high school graduates in the nation Friday during a vibrant event at the University of Maryland's Reckord Armory.
Leniency questioned as teen receives 5-year sentence for fatal stabbing of Alexandria City High School student
A 17-year-old boy will serve five years behind bars in connection to a deadly stabbing that occurred at the Bradlee Shopping Center in 2022.
DMV's greatest high school football teams this week
Last week, the top DMV high school football teams put forth impressive performances.
Maryland high school named after slave-owning colonel could be renamed
The name of a local high school that's been open since the '70s is now being reconsidered since the man it's currently named after once owned slaves.
Winnie the Pooh slasher flick shown to Florida fourth graders sparks backlash from parents: 'Careless'
Florida charter school students and parents were upset after their math teacher showed the class the slasher flick "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey."
Hood College announces $54 million donation for undergraduate scholarships
Hood College in Frederick announced it will receive a $54 million donation that will be used for undergraduate scholarships.
FCPS files lawsuit against social media giants Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and more
Frederick County Public Schools filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against social media giants Meta, Google, ByteDance, and Snap Inc.
DC, Maryland, Virginia lead nation in student loan debt: District residents owe highest average
Student loan debt is crippling the DMV. According to a report by the Education Data Initiative, D.C. residents have the nation’s highest average federal student loan debt at $54,668 per borrower.
Arlington school board member wants vape detectors in bathrooms: report
One school board member is calling for vaping detection devices to be installed in middle and high school bathrooms in Arlington.
Here are the states with the most student loan debt
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.