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.
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
This Virginia student was named 'America's Top Young Scientist' for creating a soap that treats cancer
A 14-year-old Virginia student has been named "America's Top Young Scientist" after developing a compound-based bar of soap designed to treat skin cancer.
A 14-year-old Virginia student has been named "America's Top Young Scientist" after developing a compound-based bar of soap designed to treat skin cancer.
Prison transformed into preschool in Lorton
Where life once ended for many people is where it is just getting started for our most precious population — children.
Where life once ended for many people is where it is just getting started for our most precious population — children.
US companies increasingly eliminate college degrees as requirement amid 'out-of-control' school costs
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
Bowser honors high school teacher as 2024 DC Teacher of the Year
High school teacher Beth Barkley has been named 2024 DC Teacher of the Year.
High school teacher Beth Barkley has been named 2024 DC Teacher of the Year.
High school ACT test scores drop to 30-year low
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
Student-driven conversations on crime, violence kick off in Prince George’s County
A series of conversations with students in Prince George’s County surrounding concerns and input to solutions to crime kicked off Tuesday.
A series of conversations with students in Prince George’s County surrounding concerns and input to solutions to crime kicked off Tuesday.
Mary J. Blige forms Strength of a Woman Scholarship for Hampton University female students
R&B singer Mary J. Blige is doing her part to help Virginia's Hampton University students succeed! Blige and PepsiCo., Inc. have partnered to establish the Strength of a Woman Scholarship – worth $30,000.
R&B singer Mary J. Blige is doing her part to help Virginia's Hampton University students succeed! Blige and PepsiCo., Inc. have partnered to establish the Strength of a Woman Scholarship – worth $30,000.
Biden's second attempt at student loan debt cancellation moves forward with debate over plan's details
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Sex education in schools takes hit as state laws become stricter
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.
Substitute teacher who brought loaded 9mm gun to Anne Arundel Co. high school charged
A substitute teacher has been charged after he brought a gun to an Anne Arundel County high school last week, triggering a school lockdown.
A substitute teacher has been charged after he brought a gun to an Anne Arundel County high school last week, triggering a school lockdown.
Schools' pandemic spending boosted tech, but evidence lacks showing student benefit
School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.
School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.
Virginia family sues school system for $30 million over student’s sexual assault in bathroom
A teenager and her parents have filed a $30 million lawsuit against a northern Virginia school system, saying the district failed to adequately investigate and tried to cover up her sexual assault by a male student in a high school bathroom.
A teenager and her parents have filed a $30 million lawsuit against a northern Virginia school system, saying the district failed to adequately investigate and tried to cover up her sexual assault by a male student in a high school bathroom.
Handgun found in substitute's backpack triggers lockdown at Glen Burnie High School
An Anne Arundel County high school was placed on lockdown Friday after a handgun was found inside a backpack.
An Anne Arundel County high school was placed on lockdown Friday after a handgun was found inside a backpack.
World Teachers Day freebies: Dunkin' giving free coffee to educators
World Teachers’ Day was created in 1994 to celebrate educators and all their contributions.
World Teachers’ Day was created in 1994 to celebrate educators and all their contributions.
Over 100 gun violence incidents on school grounds reported so far in 2023, Everytown says
The analysis by Everytown, a leading gun control advocacy group, comes hours after a shooting left five people wounded at a university homecoming celebration in Baltimore.
The analysis by Everytown, a leading gun control advocacy group, comes hours after a shooting left five people wounded at a university homecoming celebration in Baltimore.
Biden announces more student debt relief as payments resume after pandemic pause
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
Child care programs across the country lose subsidies from federal government
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
Most Americans believe conservatives face free speech restrictions on college campuses, poll suggests
Americans view college campuses as far friendlier to liberals than to conservatives when it comes to free speech, with adults across the political spectrum seeing less tolerance for those on the right, according to a new poll.
Americans view college campuses as far friendlier to liberals than to conservatives when it comes to free speech, with adults across the political spectrum seeing less tolerance for those on the right, according to a new poll.
Federal student loan payments start this month. Here's what you need to know
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.