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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.