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.
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.
MCPS facing scrutiny for hiring familiar law firm to investigate a principal's sexual harassment allegations
Montgomery County’s school board is facing heavy criticism for its decision to hire its own private law firm to investigate a principal who’s been accused of sexual harassment and bullying.
Montgomery County’s school board is facing heavy criticism for its decision to hire its own private law firm to investigate a principal who’s been accused of sexual harassment and bullying.
Sexual assaults near Howard and Trinity University have both campuses on high alert
A string of sexual assaults near two universities in the District are now under investigation.
A string of sexual assaults near two universities in the District are now under investigation.
New school bus route is a 'disaster,' Kentucky superintendent admits. Last kids got home at 10 pm
The Courier Journal reports the disaster came after major changes to school bus routes and school start times this year.
The Courier Journal reports the disaster came after major changes to school bus routes and school start times this year.
Idaho sued by college professors over law they say criminalizes classroom abortion discussions
Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing teaching about pro-abortion viewpoints.
Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing teaching about pro-abortion viewpoints.
Virginia 6-year-old said ‘I did it’ after shooting his teacher at school, warrants say
In the moments after a 6-year-old shot his teacher in a Virginia classroom last January, the boy made statements including “I shot that (expletive) dead," and “I did it. I got my mom’s gun last night," according to recently unsealed police search warrants.
In the moments after a 6-year-old shot his teacher in a Virginia classroom last January, the boy made statements including “I shot that (expletive) dead," and “I did it. I got my mom’s gun last night," according to recently unsealed police search warrants.
Loudoun County Public School employees to receive minimum 5% pay raise under 2024 budget
Teachers in Loudoun County will be receiving a pay bump in fiscal year 2024 as part of the district’s new operating budget.
Teachers in Loudoun County will be receiving a pay bump in fiscal year 2024 as part of the district’s new operating budget.
New LCPS superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence makes debut at school board meeting
The new Loudoun County Public Schools superintendent is stepping into the role, and taking over after the turmoil.
The new Loudoun County Public Schools superintendent is stepping into the role, and taking over after the turmoil.
School year starts for transitioning students in Stafford County
Tuesday was the first day of the new school year for students in Stafford County who are transitioning to high school, middle school or elementary school.
Tuesday was the first day of the new school year for students in Stafford County who are transitioning to high school, middle school or elementary school.
Free backpacks and school supplies at Bellevue Library for Back to School Bash
Mayor Muriel Bowser and other D.C. agencies and businesses will be at Bellevue Library Tuesday handing out backpacks and other school supplies.
Mayor Muriel Bowser and other D.C. agencies and businesses will be at Bellevue Library Tuesday handing out backpacks and other school supplies.
Back-to-school shopping to cost Americans more than ever amid inflation spike
Back-to-school shopping is expected to cost Americans a record amount this year, as shoppers face high inflation across the country.
Back-to-school shopping is expected to cost Americans a record amount this year, as shoppers face high inflation across the country.
Conservative groups sue to block Biden plan that cancels $39B in student loans
The Education Department called the suit “a desperate attempt from right wing special interests to keep hundreds of thousands of borrowers in debt.”
The Education Department called the suit “a desperate attempt from right wing special interests to keep hundreds of thousands of borrowers in debt.”
Florida bans AP Psychology course over sexual orientation, gender identity curriculum concerns: College Board
The Florida Department of Education has banned AP Psychology courses throughout the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns, the College Board said in a statement Thursday.
The Florida Department of Education has banned AP Psychology courses throughout the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns, the College Board said in a statement Thursday.
Former Virginia middle school teacher to avoid sex offender label in plea deal
A northern Virginia teacher accused of having sex with a minor will not have to register as a sex offender, court documents reveal.
A northern Virginia teacher accused of having sex with a minor will not have to register as a sex offender, court documents reveal.
Fairfax schools considers weapons detection screening
The goal is to keep weapons – guns, knives, and the like – out of school buildings by installing security scanning technology.
The goal is to keep weapons – guns, knives, and the like – out of school buildings by installing security scanning technology.
Prince George’s County Schools to use phased-in approach with new security measures
Earlier this summer the superintendent of schools in Prince George's County outlined enhanced security measures for the coming school year. But now those plans could be scaled back.
Earlier this summer the superintendent of schools in Prince George's County outlined enhanced security measures for the coming school year. But now those plans could be scaled back.
New high-tech 'Blueprint' schools opening in Prince George's County
Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced Monday that six new schools are opening this school year, adding 8,000 new desks for PGCPS students.
Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced Monday that six new schools are opening this school year, adding 8,000 new desks for PGCPS students.
LeBron James-backed I Promise School delivers 'discouraging' student test results: report
The I Promise School opened in 2018 as a part of the Akron Public Schools system. But, multiple years have gone by since the school's fall class of eighth-grade students produced passing scores for Ohio's math test.
The I Promise School opened in 2018 as a part of the Akron Public Schools system. But, multiple years have gone by since the school's fall class of eighth-grade students produced passing scores for Ohio's math test.
Fisher-Price unveils first-ever sensory line of toys for preschoolers
The company said it wants to create "a more inclusive play experience for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, by allowing them to create their own unique play. "
The company said it wants to create "a more inclusive play experience for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, by allowing them to create their own unique play. "
Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be charged over ‘harmful’ materials
The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.
The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.