Fairfax County considering change to middle school start times
Middle school students in Fairfax County could soon be getting a little extra shut eye.
Middle school students in Fairfax County could soon be getting a little extra shut eye.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know about the SAVE plan
Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less means student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.
Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less means student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.
New student loan forgiveness: $1.2B in debt canceled for these 153,000 borrowers
This student loan forgiveness round is the first under Biden’s new SAVE repayment plan, and comes nearly six months earlier than anticipated.
This student loan forgiveness round is the first under Biden’s new SAVE repayment plan, and comes nearly six months earlier than anticipated.
2 men arrested after racial slurs found in University of Maryland dorm
Campus police believe they've caught the men responsible for a couple of hate bias incidents that occurred inside a University of Maryland dormitory last year.
Campus police believe they've caught the men responsible for a couple of hate bias incidents that occurred inside a University of Maryland dormitory last year.
Supreme Court upholds admissions policy at elite Virginia high school
The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia that some parents claimed discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia that some parents claimed discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.
Montgomery County Public Schools to discuss possible budget cuts
Three programs within Montgomery County Public Schools may see changes in the next school year or be cut completely.
Three programs within Montgomery County Public Schools may see changes in the next school year or be cut completely.
MCPS board considers program cuts in 2024-25 budget
The Board of Education is actively working to develop a responsible and effective Operating Budget for the 2024-25 school year that focuses on the needs of MCPS students and employees.
The Board of Education is actively working to develop a responsible and effective Operating Budget for the 2024-25 school year that focuses on the needs of MCPS students and employees.
Arlington's battle against teen overdoses; community takes steps to prevent tragedies
Hundreds of students, parents, and advocacy groups in northern Virginia came together Wednesday to discuss drug use in schools. The goal is to prevent the rise of youth overdoses.
Hundreds of students, parents, and advocacy groups in northern Virginia came together Wednesday to discuss drug use in schools. The goal is to prevent the rise of youth overdoses.
Maryland, Virginia have some of the best school systems in the nation, study shows
Maryland has the fifth-best school system in the U.S., according to new research that looks at things like academic performance, pupil-to-teacher ratio and bullying.
Maryland has the fifth-best school system in the U.S., according to new research that looks at things like academic performance, pupil-to-teacher ratio and bullying.
Bus driver at fault for morning collision, 38 students on board during crash: police
Frederick County officials responded to an early morning collision involving a school bus filled with students from Oakdale Middle School.
Frederick County officials responded to an early morning collision involving a school bus filled with students from Oakdale Middle School.
Prince William Co Schools invests $343K in cutting-edge security upgrades
In northern Virginia, Prince William County Public Schools is spending thousands of dollars on improving security at several schools.
In northern Virginia, Prince William County Public Schools is spending thousands of dollars on improving security at several schools.
Interim superintendent selected to steer MCPS through transition phase
School board members with Montgomery County Public Schools will vote to appoint an interim superintendent Tuesday, days after the district parted ways with Dr. Monifa McKnight.
School board members with Montgomery County Public Schools will vote to appoint an interim superintendent Tuesday, days after the district parted ways with Dr. Monifa McKnight.
Loudoun County lacrosse player's senior season in jeopardy, family sues school board
A Loudoun County student is being denied the ability to play lacrosse after transferring schools due to bullying. Now, she and her family are suing the school board.
A Loudoun County student is being denied the ability to play lacrosse after transferring schools due to bullying. Now, she and her family are suing the school board.
Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight and MCPS part ways
Nearly two weeks after being asked to resign, Dr. Monifa McKnight agreed mutually with Montgomery County Board of Education to separate, effective Feb. 2.
Nearly two weeks after being asked to resign, Dr. Monifa McKnight agreed mutually with Montgomery County Board of Education to separate, effective Feb. 2.
Man in van arrested for allegedly exposing himself near University of Maryland students
A Clarksburg man accused of exposing himself near students at the University of Maryland was arrested Thursday, and according to police, he's done it on multiple occasions on campus.
A Clarksburg man accused of exposing himself near students at the University of Maryland was arrested Thursday, and according to police, he's done it on multiple occasions on campus.
High school seniors in DC area face heartbreak as top colleges reject record numbers
If you're the parent of a high school senior with college ambitions, you know the past few weeks have been challenging with students getting rejection emails from their top colleges and universities of choice.
If you're the parent of a high school senior with college ambitions, you know the past few weeks have been challenging with students getting rejection emails from their top colleges and universities of choice.
Post-pandemic fallout still impacting college students as many struggle to stay in school
As college students across the region get back to school and begin their second semester, some co-eds are finding it difficult to hold on, even dropping out as a result of a mix of mental health and other issues.
As college students across the region get back to school and begin their second semester, some co-eds are finding it difficult to hold on, even dropping out as a result of a mix of mental health and other issues.
Safety summit at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School focuses on recent fights, crime
Parents, students, school leaders, and even county officials met inside Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Monday for what one parent described as a "much needed" meeting.
Parents, students, school leaders, and even county officials met inside Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Monday for what one parent described as a "much needed" meeting.
4-year-old leaves after-school program, walks home alone from DC elementary school
A D.C. mother is frustrated and looking for answers after her 4-year-old daughter left an after-school program and walked home by herself from Hendley Elementary School.
A D.C. mother is frustrated and looking for answers after her 4-year-old daughter left an after-school program and walked home by herself from Hendley Elementary School.
Political pressures and controversies driving superintendent turnover nationwide
In schools, students change every year. And recently, all over the region, it may seem like district superintendents do, too.
In schools, students change every year. And recently, all over the region, it may seem like district superintendents do, too.