Leniency questioned as teen receives 5-year sentence for fatal stabbing of Alexandria City High School student
A 17-year-old boy will serve five years behind bars in connection to a deadly stabbing that occurred at the Bradlee Shopping Center in 2022.
A 17-year-old boy will serve five years behind bars in connection to a deadly stabbing that occurred at the Bradlee Shopping Center in 2022.
DMV's greatest high school football teams this week
Last week, the top DMV high school football teams put forth impressive performances.
Last week, the top DMV high school football teams put forth impressive performances.
Maryland high school named after slave-owning colonel could be renamed
The name of a local high school that's been open since the '70s is now being reconsidered since the man it's currently named after once owned slaves.
The name of a local high school that's been open since the '70s is now being reconsidered since the man it's currently named after once owned slaves.
Winnie the Pooh slasher flick shown to Florida fourth graders sparks backlash from parents: 'Careless'
Florida charter school students and parents were upset after their math teacher showed the class the slasher flick "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey."
Florida charter school students and parents were upset after their math teacher showed the class the slasher flick "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey."
Hood College announces $54 million donation for undergraduate scholarships
Hood College in Frederick announced it will receive a $54 million donation that will be used for undergraduate scholarships.
Hood College in Frederick announced it will receive a $54 million donation that will be used for undergraduate scholarships.
FCPS files lawsuit against social media giants Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and more
Frederick County Public Schools filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against social media giants Meta, Google, ByteDance, and Snap Inc.
Frederick County Public Schools filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against social media giants Meta, Google, ByteDance, and Snap Inc.
DC, Maryland, Virginia lead nation in student loan debt: District residents owe highest average
Student loan debt is crippling the DMV. According to a report by the Education Data Initiative, D.C. residents have the nation’s highest average federal student loan debt at $54,668 per borrower.
Student loan debt is crippling the DMV. According to a report by the Education Data Initiative, D.C. residents have the nation’s highest average federal student loan debt at $54,668 per borrower.
Arlington school board member wants vape detectors in bathrooms: report
One school board member is calling for vaping detection devices to be installed in middle and high school bathrooms in Arlington.
One school board member is calling for vaping detection devices to be installed in middle and high school bathrooms in Arlington.
Here are the states with the most student loan debt
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
This Virginia student was named 'America's Top Young Scientist' for creating a soap that treats cancer
A 14-year-old Virginia student has been named "America's Top Young Scientist" after developing a compound-based bar of soap designed to treat skin cancer.
A 14-year-old Virginia student has been named "America's Top Young Scientist" after developing a compound-based bar of soap designed to treat skin cancer.
Prison transformed into preschool in Lorton
Where life once ended for many people is where it is just getting started for our most precious population — children.
Where life once ended for many people is where it is just getting started for our most precious population — children.
US companies increasingly eliminate college degrees as requirement amid 'out-of-control' school costs
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
Bowser honors high school teacher as 2024 DC Teacher of the Year
High school teacher Beth Barkley has been named 2024 DC Teacher of the Year.
High school teacher Beth Barkley has been named 2024 DC Teacher of the Year.
High school ACT test scores drop to 30-year low
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
Student-driven conversations on crime, violence kick off in Prince George’s County
A series of conversations with students in Prince George’s County surrounding concerns and input to solutions to crime kicked off Tuesday.
A series of conversations with students in Prince George’s County surrounding concerns and input to solutions to crime kicked off Tuesday.
Mary J. Blige forms Strength of a Woman Scholarship for Hampton University female students
R&B singer Mary J. Blige is doing her part to help Virginia's Hampton University students succeed! Blige and PepsiCo., Inc. have partnered to establish the Strength of a Woman Scholarship – worth $30,000.
R&B singer Mary J. Blige is doing her part to help Virginia's Hampton University students succeed! Blige and PepsiCo., Inc. have partnered to establish the Strength of a Woman Scholarship – worth $30,000.
Biden's second attempt at student loan debt cancellation moves forward with debate over plan's details
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Sex education in schools takes hit as state laws become stricter
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.
Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.
Substitute teacher who brought loaded 9mm gun to Anne Arundel Co. high school charged
A substitute teacher has been charged after he brought a gun to an Anne Arundel County high school last week, triggering a school lockdown.
A substitute teacher has been charged after he brought a gun to an Anne Arundel County high school last week, triggering a school lockdown.
Schools' pandemic spending boosted tech, but evidence lacks showing student benefit
School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.
School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.