University of Maryland suspends fraternities and sororities pending investigation

The University of Maryland has ordered fraternities and sororities on campus to suspend social and recruitment activities after the school received multiple reports of unsafe activities.

Black students at Thomas Jefferson High School reflect on changes since new admissions policy

Some students at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology are cheering the Supreme Court's decision to preserve the new admissions policy, aimed at increasing diversity. 

Student loan forgiveness: What to know about the SAVE plan

Under the new SAVE plan, originally borrowing $12,000 or less means student loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments. Here are key things to know if you haven’t yet applied.

2 men arrested after racial slurs found in University of Maryland dorm

Campus police believe they've caught the men responsible for a couple of hate bias incidents that occurred inside a University of Maryland dormitory last year.

Supreme Court upholds admissions policy at elite Virginia high school

The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia that some parents claimed discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.

Montgomery County Public Schools to discuss possible budget cuts

Three programs within Montgomery County Public Schools may see changes in the next school year or be cut completely.

MCPS board considers program cuts in 2024-25 budget

The Board of Education is actively working to develop a responsible and effective Operating Budget for the 2024-25 school year that focuses on the needs of MCPS students and employees.

Arlington's battle against teen overdoses; community takes steps to prevent tragedies

Hundreds of students, parents, and advocacy groups in northern Virginia came together Wednesday to discuss drug use in schools. The goal is to prevent the rise of youth overdoses.

Maryland, Virginia have some of the best school systems in the nation, study shows

Maryland has the fifth-best school system in the U.S., according to new research that looks at things like academic performance, pupil-to-teacher ratio and bullying. 

Prince William Co Schools invests $343K in cutting-edge security upgrades

In northern Virginia, Prince William County Public Schools is spending thousands of dollars on improving security at several schools.

Interim superintendent selected to steer MCPS through transition phase

School board members with Montgomery County Public Schools will vote to appoint an interim superintendent Tuesday, days after the district parted ways with Dr. Monifa McKnight.

Loudoun County lacrosse player's senior season in jeopardy, family sues school board

A Loudoun County student is being denied the ability to play lacrosse after transferring schools due to bullying. Now, she and her family are suing the school board.

Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight and MCPS part ways

Nearly two weeks after being asked to resign, Dr. Monifa McKnight agreed mutually with Montgomery County Board of Education to separate, effective Feb. 2.

Man in van arrested for allegedly exposing himself near University of Maryland students

A Clarksburg man accused of exposing himself near students at the University of Maryland was arrested Thursday, and according to police, he's done it on multiple occasions on campus. 

High school seniors in DC area face heartbreak as top colleges reject record numbers

If you're the parent of a high school senior with college ambitions, you know the past few weeks have been challenging with students getting rejection emails from their top colleges and universities of choice.