MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight breaks silence amidst board's request for her resignation
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight and her attorney are speaking out after the confusion and controversy following the Board of Education asking her to resign.
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight and her attorney are speaking out after the confusion and controversy following the Board of Education asking her to resign.
Which US states still require students to learn cursive handwriting?
Cursive has been making a comeback in U.S. classrooms, with research showing its benefits for learning. But not everyone supports its instruction in an increasingly digital age with an already-full curriculum.
Cursive has been making a comeback in U.S. classrooms, with research showing its benefits for learning. But not everyone supports its instruction in an increasingly digital age with an already-full curriculum.
'I will defend my reputation:' MCPS superintendent fights back after being asked to 'step away' from role
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Monifa McKnight said the Board of Education wants her out as superintendent.
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Monifa McKnight said the Board of Education wants her out as superintendent.
More than 200 teachers must pay back bonuses they accidentally received from school
Charlotte teachers mistakenly received bonus payments after a payroll error by the school district.
Charlotte teachers mistakenly received bonus payments after a payroll error by the school district.
Ohio lawmakers propose paying students to attend school and graduate
A proposed bill would give students between $250 and $750 for graduating high school.
A proposed bill would give students between $250 and $750 for graduating high school.
Middle school teacher in Virginia pulls AR-15 on kids after doorbell prank
A middle school teacher in Fredericksburg was arrested and charged after she allegedly chased a group of girls while pointing an AR-15 rifle at them.
A middle school teacher in Fredericksburg was arrested and charged after she allegedly chased a group of girls while pointing an AR-15 rifle at them.
Biden cancels student loan debt for another 74K borrowers
Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.
Of the 74,000 borrowers approved for relief Friday, the administration said nearly 44,000 of them are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others with public service careers.
Sentencing postponed for ex-LCPS Superintendent Scott Ziegler
A Loudoun County judge postponed sentencing against former Loudoun County Public Schools superintendent Scott Ziegler.
A Loudoun County judge postponed sentencing against former Loudoun County Public Schools superintendent Scott Ziegler.
School closures: DC, Maryland & Virginia closings and delays for Wednesday, January 17
A few school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions will be closed or delayed Wednesday after the D.C. area saw its first significant snowfall in years.
A few school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions will be closed or delayed Wednesday after the D.C. area saw its first significant snowfall in years.
School closures: DC, Maryland & Virginia closings and delays for Tuesday, January 16
Many school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions were closed Tuesday after the D.C. area saw its first significant snowfall in years.
Many school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions were closed Tuesday after the D.C. area saw its first significant snowfall in years.
Sonic is honoring teachers with free food and drinks this week
According to the fast-food giant, educators can enjoy the special offer each day from Jan. 16-19.
According to the fast-food giant, educators can enjoy the special offer each day from Jan. 16-19.
Student loan forgiveness: Some Americans will get loans canceled in February — here's who qualifies
The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers next month as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect ahead of schedule. Here's who is eligible.
The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers next month as part of a new repayment plan that's taking effect ahead of schedule. Here's who is eligible.
Two MCPS administrators cleared in misconduct probe, report suggests policy revisions
Senior staff and administrators with Montgomery County Public Schools listed in a complaint have been cleared of alleged misconduct, according to a report from the county Inspector General’s office.
Senior staff and administrators with Montgomery County Public Schools listed in a complaint have been cleared of alleged misconduct, according to a report from the county Inspector General’s office.
Fairfax County Public Schools tackles student drug overdoses in community conversation
Fairfax County Public Schools hosts a community conversation to address opioid overdoses and more.
Fairfax County Public Schools hosts a community conversation to address opioid overdoses and more.
Loudoun County high school student survives suspected overdose; sheriff’s office investigating
A Loudoun County high school student survived a suspected overdose that happened just five days into the new year.
A Loudoun County high school student survived a suspected overdose that happened just five days into the new year.
DC, Maryland & Virginia storm-related school closings, delays, and early dismissals for Wed., Jan. 10
Many school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions are delaying arrival times on Wednesday morning after a powerful storm system brought flooding and damaging winds to the area.
Many school systems in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions are delaying arrival times on Wednesday morning after a powerful storm system brought flooding and damaging winds to the area.
Student hospitalized after overdosing at Wakefield High School, officials say
A student was rushed to the hospital after overdosing at an Arlington County high school just days after returning from winter break, officials say.
A student was rushed to the hospital after overdosing at an Arlington County high school just days after returning from winter break, officials say.
Police temporarily cover Prince George’s County intersections where no crossing guards are present
Police officers in Prince George’s County are temporarily covering intersections where there are no crossing guards present over a month after two children were killed while walking to school.
Police officers in Prince George’s County are temporarily covering intersections where there are no crossing guards present over a month after two children were killed while walking to school.
Many college grads struggle to land jobs due to a lack of preparedness, study finds
Recent college graduates are failing at job interviews, according to a new study.
Recent college graduates are failing at job interviews, according to a new study.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old still worries, a year later, about other students in the room
A year after she was shot by her 6-year-old student in a Virginia classroom, former teacher Abby Zwerner said she still worries about the other children who saw it happen, and wonders how they’re faring.
A year after she was shot by her 6-year-old student in a Virginia classroom, former teacher Abby Zwerner said she still worries about the other children who saw it happen, and wonders how they’re faring.