School superintendent defends teachers criticized for assigning book with profanity to students
A Texas school district superintendent went viral on Facebook after a social media commenter allegedly called teachers "demons" for assigning a book this person considered inappropriate.
These states have the most student loan debt in 2025, data finds
Millions of borrowers are figuring out how to pay back their student loans, but some states are affected differently than others based on data from a new report.
Virginia daycare worker fired for allegedly tying toddler to chair with a blanket: VDSS
A daycare worker at Vinci School Alexandria North was fired after allegedly tying a 21-month-old child to a chair with a blanket, according to a report from the Virginia Department of Social Services.
Where does free speech end on Texas college campuses?
Following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, two Texas college students have been expelled and hundreds of teachers are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency for public comments that have sparked a fierce public debate over the limits of freedom of speech.
Federal judge, DOE issue orders supporting suspended LCPS students in Title IX case
Two major developments have emerged in the Title IX investigation at Stone Bridge High School, where two male students were suspended last school year following a locker room incident.
Loudoun County Public Schools violated Title IX, Education Department says
The Education Department said LCPS took a female student's claims of sexual harassment seriously, but not the male students' claims.
OC student wearing MAGA hat to honor Charlie Kirk suspended after argument at school
Zach Hornstein, a Laguna Beach High School student wearing a MAGA hat to honor Charlie Kirk, has been suspended after getting into an argument at school.
Governor Abbott condemns expelled students' behavior regarding Charlie Kirk death
A Texas Tech student and a TXST student have been expelled for mocking the death of Charlie Kirk on campus.
Texas Tech student expelled after video showing Charlie Kirk rant on campus
An 18-year-old Texas Tech University student is no longer enrolled at the university after a video appearing to show her mocking the death of Charlie Kirk went viral.
These are the best states for teachers, data suggests
WalletHub has released new data ranking the best and worst states for teachers, underscoring the profession’s ongoing challenges of low pay, heavy workloads, and high turnover.
Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
Morgan State receives threat against campus, days after other HBCUs locked down
At least seven HBCUs have received threats over the last several days.
DC schools tighten rules for football games after multiple fan fights
New rules go into effect on Friday night, with all students needing a parent or guardian with them to be allowed in.
Parents demand bathroom, locker room policy changes in LCPS
Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears joined fellow GOP candidates and community members Tuesday to call for an end to Loudoun County Public Schools’ transgender rights policy, known as Policy 8040.
Dozens protest outside Loudoun County School Board meeting over district's transgender policies
Several dozen people, including Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, stood outside the LCPS building during a school board meeting demanding privacy for all students.
MCPS rolls out enhanced safety protocols amid parent frustration
Montgomery County Public Schools has adopted a new emergency response protocol for the 2025–2026 school year, but not all parents are on board with how the rollout has been handled.
Maryland HS responds to video showing 'inappropriate intimate behavior on campus'
On Wednesday, Northwest High School in Germantown, Md., issued a statement in response to a video that's been circulating online that shows students engaged in inappropriate behavior on campus.
Federal judge hears Virginia school bathroom policy case
Wednesday morning, a federal judge heard arguments in a lawsuit involving transgender bathroom policies within Northern Virginia schools.
Prince George's County Schools students show 'measurable gains' on 2025 test scores
Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) students showed “measurable gains" on the 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP), with the strongest year-over-year progress coming from the district's most challenged schools and student groups.
Montgomery County Public Schools kick off new year with stricter phone rules
Montgomery County Public Schools are back in session, and students are returning to some big changes.