Maryland rapper Rico Nasty hosts back-to-school supply drive at William Paca Elementary in Landover
Rico Nasty donated backpacks, supplies and Crocs to students at her former elementary school in Landover.
Police video shows 3rd grade teacher being arrested after allegedly being drunk on first day of school
An Oklahoma teacher was arrested on the first day of elementary school last week after allegedly being drunk while teaching children, authorities said.
Frederick County welcomes back students for new school year
Frederick County Public Schools are back in session. The school district opened its doors to students and educators Wednesday for the start of the 2023-24 school year.
Charles Co. school board, bus drivers reach interim deal to avoid disruptions as new year begins
Bus drivers in Charles County have reached an interim agreement with the County's school board that will allow them to avoid disruptions as the new year begins while continuing to develop a multi-year transportation deal.
MCPS unveils new attendance action plan to address rising absenteeism
Montgomery County Public Schools announced its new attendance action plan Tuesday.
Montgomery County hosts back-to-school immunization clinics
Parents preparing for the start of the 2023 school year can take advantage of Montgomery County's back-to-school immunization clinics.
Maryland college savings nightmare nears resolution
The online system has been down for months. But starting Monday, Maryland 529 account holders are finally able to access their information and benefits online.
Excitement as students, teachers head back to school in northern Virginia
There are plenty of warm summer days left, but many kids in the northern Virginia area are already heading back to school.
Thousands of DMV students head back to school Monday
Thousands of students across the DMV will be heading back to class Monday but before that bell rings, a number of families were out grabbing those last-minute back to school supplies.
Schools face challenges with AI as students head back to class
Within the last year, artificial Intelligence -- specifically ChatBots -- has grown in prevalence and use since it was introduced in late 2022.
Chick-fil-A's college scholarship applications are open and available to both employees and community leaders
Two Chick-fil-A programs will offer scholarships, with amounts varying between $1,000 and $25,000.
Prince William County grapples with teacher shortage days before school starts
The countdown is on 'til the first day of school, but many are facing widespread teacher shortages. That includes Prince William County, where there are hundreds of vacancies, and school starts Monday.
Howard University's safety fair educates students and parents on campus security measures
It’s been a violent year so far in the District, and some incidents have directly impacted students at Howard University. In light of that, the school, along with several local and federal agencies, held a safety fair Thursday for students and their parents.
Over 300 teaching position vacancies remain in Prince William Co. Public Schools as new year begins
Prince William County Public Schools will begin the school year with over 300 vacant teaching positions.
Fairfax County schools defy Gov. Glenn Youngkin's new 'model policies' for transgender students
A showdown is brewing in Virginia as the debate over transgender student policies continues. Fairfax County school leaders have decided to keep their current policies in place but those guidelines do not align with Gov. Glenn Youngkin's new model policies.
US colleges want to 'ChatGPT-proof' all assignments to stop cheating
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots have become the go-to source for cheating in college.
Parents say MCPS ignored complaints about principal for years
Dr. Joel Beidleman, the former Farquhar Middle School principal faces harassment accusations by several teachers, students and parents.
Drivers given 30-day speed enforcement warning period in Manassas school zones
Drivers in Manassas are being given a 30-day speed enforcement warning period in school zones.
Over 800,000 borrowers receiving billions of dollars in student loan debt forgiveness
The Biden administration announced in July that it would provide $39 billion in loan forgiveness for borrowers.
Going to college? What you need to know about student loans
If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education. If you need to borrow money to pursue your dreams, you are far from alone.