Sexual harassment allegations cloud principal's rise: MCPS under fire
All 11 members of the Montgomery County Council appeared in person Thursday, taking turns pressing Montgomery County Public Schools leaders on what officials say is the failed investigation into a public school principal promoted despite having numerous sexual harassment and bullying allegations lodged against him.
Closing arguments begin in retaliation case involving former LCPS superintendent
The trial of a former Loudoun County superintendent is nearing its end, with both the commonwealth and defense team for Scott Ziegler officially resting their cases.
Prosecutors rest retaliation case against former LCPS superintendent, defense calls first witnesses
Prosecutors have rested their case against the former Loudoun County superintendent on trial for two misdemeanor charges.
Millions more students eligible for free school meals under expanded US program
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Retaliation allegations surface in trial of former Loudoun County Superintendent Scott Ziegler
The trial of a former Loudoun County superintendent is underway.
Student loan scams surge as October repayment date approaches
Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.
School bus drivers raising youth violence concerns in Prince George's County
School bus drivers in Prince George's County are raising their own concerns about safety as youth violence continues to rise.
More schools adopt 4-day weeks. For parents, the difficulty is day 5
Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
US education chief weighs new ways to deter college admissions preference for kids of alumni
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says legacy admissions must be revisited for diversity on campuses after the recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
Fauquier High School principal dies from injuries suffered in car crash
Kraig Kelican, principal at Fauquier High School, died Thursday from injuries he suffered when he was involved in a car crash earlier this month.
Music teacher's attack ignites push for school safety in Maryland
A teacher in Maryland is pleading with school leaders to do more to protect educators in the classroom.
Biden admin calls for 16 states to address underfunding of land-grant HBCUs
The Biden administration says Tennessee and nearly every other state with historically Black land-grant universities have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades.
Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher to remain free on bond after failing drug tests
Despite multiple failed drug tests, a judge rejected a request by prosecutors Thursday to revoke the bond of the mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia as she awaits sentencing on a federal weapons charge that she used marijuana while possessing a firearm.
Nationwide book bans hit record levels in 2023, American Library Association reports
The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.
Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against former LCPS Superintendent Scott Ziegler
Former Loudoun County Superintendent Scott Ziegler walked into the courtroom Thursday with his attorney, hoping that the judge would dismiss charges against him.
Code Orange snow days in Prince William County mean virtual classes for students
If snow or other inclement weather forces Prince William County Public Schools to operate on Code Orange, students will need to be ready for a day of virtual instruction.
New LCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence hosts first community listening session
The new Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent held his first community listening session Tuesday at Broad Run High School in Ashburn.
How the best colleges stacked up for the year, according to US News & World Report
Princeton, MIT, Harvard and Stanford were some of the schools that ranked highly.
Loaded gun found in Oakland Mills High School student's backpack after parent's tip
Administrators at Oakland Mills High School may have prevented a shooting Monday, thanks to a tip from a parent.
Speed cameras go live in Alexandria school zones; $100 fines for violations
The pilot program and warning periods are over, and now the first speed cameras are up and running in Alexandria.