DC Council considers legislation to change how schools report data
The D.C. Council held a hearing on two education bills aimed at cutting red tape and cleaning up how schools report data on Monday.
The D.C. Council held a hearing on two education bills aimed at cutting red tape and cleaning up how schools report data on Monday.
Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media
It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.
It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.
Manassas City Schools closed after cybersecurity incident; set to reopen Wednesday
Manassas City Schools were closed Monday following a cybersecurity incident, officials said.
Manassas City Schools were closed Monday following a cybersecurity incident, officials said.
Maryland reports modest gains in school performance, student success rates
The State of Maryland announced modest gains in statewide academic performance and student success. A new report analyzed more than 1,400 schools across Maryland’s 23 counties, including Baltimore City.
The State of Maryland announced modest gains in statewide academic performance and student success. A new report analyzed more than 1,400 schools across Maryland’s 23 counties, including Baltimore City.
Department of Education sued by states over new loan forgiveness rule
The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Voters in Fairfax, Loudoun to decide on school bonds in referendum vote
On Election Day, voters in Fairfax County and Loudoun County will decide on millions of dollars of school bonds in a referendum.
On Election Day, voters in Fairfax County and Loudoun County will decide on millions of dollars of school bonds in a referendum.
Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
Trump administration to limit student loan forgiveness for some borrowers working in public service
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
Sewage cleanup closes Anacostia High School for second day
Anacostia High School will remain closed on Tuesday after a sewage backup flooded parts of the building and forced some nearby residents from their homes.
Anacostia High School will remain closed on Tuesday after a sewage backup flooded parts of the building and forced some nearby residents from their homes.
Over 40 PGCPS schools with cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Schools in Prince George's County are dealing with a viral outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth disease.
Schools in Prince George's County are dealing with a viral outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth disease.
Anti-bullying Spirit Week at Arlington school marks National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, something Arlington Gunston's Middle School participates in, in a big way.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, something Arlington Gunston's Middle School participates in, in a big way.
Students learn skills of restoring vintage cars in one-of-a-kind program at Kansas college
McPherson College students learn everything from engine rebuilding to painting panels to welding joints and sewing upholstery.
McPherson College students learn everything from engine rebuilding to painting panels to welding joints and sewing upholstery.
Trump makes some student loan forgiveness changes: What to know
Borrowers under certain repayment plans are eligible to have their student loan debt cancelled.
Borrowers under certain repayment plans are eligible to have their student loan debt cancelled.
Jane Goodall cause of death revealed: Report
Jane Goodall, iconic primatologist and conservationist, died at 91. Her cause of death was revealed Monday.
Jane Goodall, iconic primatologist and conservationist, died at 91. Her cause of death was revealed Monday.
Canvas website down for students after AWS outage
Many college and K-12 students were unable to access assignments or course materials Monday morning as the learning management platform Canvas reported widespread connectivity issues caused by an Amazon Web Services outage.
Many college and K-12 students were unable to access assignments or course materials Monday morning as the learning management platform Canvas reported widespread connectivity issues caused by an Amazon Web Services outage.
Police respond to bomb threat at Fairfax High School
Authorities are on the scene at Fairfax High School on Monday morning following a reported bomb threat.
Authorities are on the scene at Fairfax High School on Monday morning following a reported bomb threat.
Penn rejects Trump admin's preferential funding proposal
The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."
The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."
DC teaching aide on leave after allegedly sticking finger with hot sauce into an autistic student’s mouth
A J.C. Nalle Elementary teaching aide allegedly covered her finger with hot sauce, put it in a nonverbal autistic child’s mouth and reasoned to a witness that the student "deserved it," according to a police report.
A J.C. Nalle Elementary teaching aide allegedly covered her finger with hot sauce, put it in a nonverbal autistic child’s mouth and reasoned to a witness that the student "deserved it," according to a police report.
Frederick County special education aide accused of sexually abusing students at middle school
A special education aide is due in court Thursday after being accused of sexually abusing at least two students at a Frederick County middle school.
A special education aide is due in court Thursday after being accused of sexually abusing at least two students at a Frederick County middle school.
Flowers HS football coach suspended after ineligible player investigation, officials say
Charles Herbert Flowers High School’s varsity football team will forfeit multiple games and finish the season without its head coach after an investigation revealed an ineligible freshman played in varsity games, officials said.
Charles Herbert Flowers High School’s varsity football team will forfeit multiple games and finish the season without its head coach after an investigation revealed an ineligible freshman played in varsity games, officials said.