College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Fairfax County making safety enhancements for the upcoming school year
Fairfax County Public Schools begins its new school year on Monday, and the system is rolling out several added safety measures.
Fairfax County Public Schools begins its new school year on Monday, and the system is rolling out several added safety measures.
Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to China
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
Back to school safety: Protecting your child with tips from FBI, Red Cross
As summer winds down and the back-to-school season gears up, here's a guide to help your family navigate school year safely.
As summer winds down and the back-to-school season gears up, here's a guide to help your family navigate school year safely.
2026-2027 Best US High School Rankings: 2 DC-area schools make top 10
U.S. News & World Report has released its Best High Schools rankings for the 2026–2027 school year, and two schools in the D.C. region earned spots in the top ten.
U.S. News & World Report has released its Best High Schools rankings for the 2026–2027 school year, and two schools in the D.C. region earned spots in the top ten.
Colleges defend ‘content creator’ degree programs
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Jason Arday found dead after resigning amid plagiarism claims
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
Harvard wins dismissal of Trump administration lawsuit over alleged harassment of Jewish students
A federal judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and antisemitism on campus.
A federal judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and antisemitism on campus.
Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
Virginia students use AI to find new ways to detect Alzheimer’s
Three Virginia high school friends are using artificial intelligence to search for new ways to detect Alzheimer’s and their work is already drawing international attention.
Three Virginia high school friends are using artificial intelligence to search for new ways to detect Alzheimer’s and their work is already drawing international attention.
Alexandria police to refund, dismiss tickets after speed camera error
Jurisdictions across the region have been adding more school zone speed cameras to keep students safe, but Alexandria police are reversing several citations after discovering one camera issued tickets in error.
Jurisdictions across the region have been adding more school zone speed cameras to keep students safe, but Alexandria police are reversing several citations after discovering one camera issued tickets in error.
Arlington County adding more school zone speed cameras
Drivers in Northern Virginia are about to see more speed cameras in Arlington County as officials expand enforcement in additional school zones. The county says the added cameras will bring more $100 fines for violators.
Drivers in Northern Virginia are about to see more speed cameras in Arlington County as officials expand enforcement in additional school zones. The county says the added cameras will bring more $100 fines for violators.
These are the best community colleges in the US for 2026, data says
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.
Spotsylvania school board rejects drug testing for teachers and staff
Students in Spotsylvania County Public Schools are heading back for their first day of classes Tuesday, just one day after ninth graders returned.
Students in Spotsylvania County Public Schools are heading back for their first day of classes Tuesday, just one day after ninth graders returned.
Stafford County students begin transition day ahead of full return
It’s back‑to‑school Tuesday in Stafford County, Virginia, but only for some students.
It’s back‑to‑school Tuesday in Stafford County, Virginia, but only for some students.
DOJ: Duke Law illegally used race in consideration for admission
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.
The Justice Department accused Duke University’s law school of wrongfully using race-based factors in its admissions process, as the Trump administration continues its enforcement on diversity practices in higher education.
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DC guide to tax-free back-to-school shopping in Maryland, Virginia
For parents in Washington, D.C., getting the best deal on back-to-school shopping is all about knowing exactly when to cross the district line.
For parents in Washington, D.C., getting the best deal on back-to-school shopping is all about knowing exactly when to cross the district line.
Student loan defaults reach record highs: See where your state stands
Student loan defaults are reaching record highs across the U.S. as borrowers struggle to make ends meet.
Student loan defaults are reaching record highs across the U.S. as borrowers struggle to make ends meet.
Poll reveals changes about Americans' attitudes towards cellphones in schools
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.