'This was criminal behavior:' Parents voice concern following BCC-WJ student mass brawl

There are renewed concerns among some Montgomery County parents after a fight involving Walter Johnson High School and Bethesda Chevy-Chase High School students after a rivalry football game Friday night.

Ghost gun part found at Blair High School

Part of a ghost gun was found at Montgomery Blair High School earlier this week, according to a letter sent home to families. 

Student struck by bus during dismissal at Maryland high school

A student was struck by a bus just moments after the last bell rang at Henry E. Lackey High School on Wednesday. 

Frederick County School Board considers adding cameras in special ed classrooms

The Frederick County School Board is grappling with a simple, yet complicated question: Should cameras be allowed in some special education classrooms?

Apparent student overdose reported at Wakefield High School

It's the first week of school in Arlington County, and an apparent overdose has already been reported at a high school that's had its share of problems recently. 

Virginia’s Thomas Jefferson High School drops to 5th in US News best high school rankings

The latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of high schools in the United States is out, and after three years at number one, Virginia's Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria now ranks fifth.

President Biden, first lady visit DC middle school to welcome back students

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden shook hands with middle schoolers heading to lunch and dropped by an eighth grade math class Monday to welcome students back for the new school year.

Gov. Youngkin continues 'Parents Matter' tour with stop in Virginia Beach

On a day when many students have now officially returned to school, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said in no uncertain terms that he’s going to continue pushing for parents to have a bigger say in how public schools are run.  

‘Back to school’ starts from July to after Labor Day, depending on where in US you live

Pew Research Center analyzed more than 1,500 public school districts and found that there are substantial regional variations in when students start and end their summer vacations.

Prince George’s County Public Schools back to class Monday

Prince George's County Public Schools welcome students back to the classroom Monday for the start of the 2023-2024 school year.

These 8 states will make free school breakfast and lunch permanent

Several other states are considering similar changes and congressional supporters want to extend free meals to all kids nationwide.