Some student loan borrowers are getting refunds on top of loan forgiveness, here’s who qualifies
Borrowers enrolled in forgiveness programs that have paid for longer than necessary qualify for refunds.
Borrowers enrolled in forgiveness programs that have paid for longer than necessary qualify for refunds.
New training prepares Loudoun County deputies for aftermath of school shootings
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has conducted active shooter training many times before. But early next month, officials will be adding something new.
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has conducted active shooter training many times before. But early next month, officials will be adding something new.
Former Maryland teacher facing 16 child pornography charges
A Maryland educator has been charged with 16 counts of child pornography possession.
A Maryland educator has been charged with 16 counts of child pornography possession.
'Fight club' under investigation at Maryland high school: 2 arrested
Detectives in Charles County are investigating the existence of a "fight club" at Maurice McDonough High School.
Detectives in Charles County are investigating the existence of a "fight club" at Maurice McDonough High School.
Biden cancels student loans for 78,000 more public workers
Another 78,000 Americans are getting their federal student loans canceled.
Another 78,000 Americans are getting their federal student loans canceled.
Howard County parents and students protest budget cuts
Howard County families are protesting budget cuts to help save their beloved teachers, staff and school programs.
Howard County families are protesting budget cuts to help save their beloved teachers, staff and school programs.
Alexandria teacher wins $25,000 Milken Educator Award
Eva Irwin, an English teacher at Alexandria City High School, won the Milken Educator Award – often referred to as the “Oscar of Teaching.”
Eva Irwin, an English teacher at Alexandria City High School, won the Milken Educator Award – often referred to as the “Oscar of Teaching.”
University of Maryland hazing allegedly included students being burned with cigarettes, lying on nails: docs
UMD lifted its suspension against most fraternities and sororities on Friday, though five remain under investigation.
UMD lifted its suspension against most fraternities and sororities on Friday, though five remain under investigation.
Worst-paying college majors revealed in new report
Here's a look at what the lowest-paid majors earn early in a career.
Here's a look at what the lowest-paid majors earn early in a career.
Woman suing Fairfax County middle school over alleged mishandling of 2012 sexual harrassment, rape case
A former middle school student is suing a number of her former teachers and school administrators, alleging they were negligent in handling sexual assault claims.
A former middle school student is suing a number of her former teachers and school administrators, alleging they were negligent in handling sexual assault claims.
Prince George’s County leaders pull funds to create pilot Safe Passage Project: exclusive
Prince George’s County Councilmembers and at least one school board member are pulling funds from their own office budget to create a pilot Safe Passage program, focusing on six schools within the county. They need around 300 volunteers to help make this happen.
Prince George’s County Councilmembers and at least one school board member are pulling funds from their own office budget to create a pilot Safe Passage program, focusing on six schools within the county. They need around 300 volunteers to help make this happen.
Loudoun County School Board votes to get rid of video display during public comment
A Virginia school board has plans to omit a video display during the public comment section of its board meetings.
A Virginia school board has plans to omit a video display during the public comment section of its board meetings.
FTC sending checks to people defrauded by student loan forgiveness scams
The FTC is sending over $4.1 million in refunds to people who lost money in student loan forgiveness scams. Here's what to know.
The FTC is sending over $4.1 million in refunds to people who lost money in student loan forgiveness scams. Here's what to know.
Could public school students have to pay to play sports? Stafford County Schools considering it
Rusted pipes, cracked tennis courts and aging buildings are plaguing Stafford County Public Schools’ campuses and FOX 5 has learned the administration could be soon turning to families for help.
Rusted pipes, cracked tennis courts and aging buildings are plaguing Stafford County Public Schools’ campuses and FOX 5 has learned the administration could be soon turning to families for help.
Texting kids at school: Why teachers say parents should stop
Teachers say you can still reach your child if you have a change in plans or a family emergency: Just contact the front office.
Teachers say you can still reach your child if you have a change in plans or a family emergency: Just contact the front office.
Canine drug scans underway in Loudoun County high schools
Canine drug scans are underway in Loudoun County high schools as leaders work to address the region’s fentanyl epidemic.
Canine drug scans are underway in Loudoun County high schools as leaders work to address the region’s fentanyl epidemic.
SATs go digital this weekend: Here's what students think
Here's what you should know about the new shorter digital version of the SAT, based on comments from students who have taken practice versions and what experts say to expect.
Here's what you should know about the new shorter digital version of the SAT, based on comments from students who have taken practice versions and what experts say to expect.
DC Policy Center identifies alarming trends in student attendance
D.C. schools are facing an attendance crisis – an issue some link directly to juvenile crime rates.
D.C. schools are facing an attendance crisis – an issue some link directly to juvenile crime rates.
Will I face a 'tax bomb' on student loan forgiveness?
Student loan forgiveness could have some tax consequences down the line. Experts say there are several situations that can lead to a “student loan tax bomb.”
Student loan forgiveness could have some tax consequences down the line. Experts say there are several situations that can lead to a “student loan tax bomb.”
'It's very concerning:' Parents react after gun found in elementary student's book bag
Parents in Alexandria are criticizing the amount of time school leaders took to notify families of a loaded gun found in an elementary school.
Parents in Alexandria are criticizing the amount of time school leaders took to notify families of a loaded gun found in an elementary school.