Student loan scams surge as October repayment date approaches

Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.

More schools adopt 4-day weeks. For parents, the difficulty is day 5

Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.

Fauquier High School principal dies from injuries suffered in car crash

Kraig Kelican, principal at Fauquier High School, died Thursday from injuries he suffered when he was involved in a car crash earlier this month.

Biden admin calls for 16 states to address underfunding of land-grant HBCUs

The Biden administration says Tennessee and nearly every other state with historically Black land-grant universities have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades.

Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher to remain free on bond after failing drug tests

Despite multiple failed drug tests, a judge rejected a request by prosecutors Thursday to revoke the bond of the mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia as she awaits sentencing on a federal weapons charge that she used marijuana while possessing a firearm.

Nationwide book bans hit record levels in 2023, American Library Association reports

The American Library Association is reporting that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022.

Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against former LCPS Superintendent Scott Ziegler

Former Loudoun County Superintendent Scott Ziegler walked into the courtroom Thursday with his attorney, hoping that the judge would dismiss charges against him. 

Code Orange snow days in Prince William County mean virtual classes for students

If snow or other inclement weather forces Prince William County Public Schools to operate on Code Orange, students will need to be ready for a day of virtual instruction.

Teen accused of fatally shooting DuVal High School student denied bail

The 17-year-old suspect accused of shooting and killing a DuVal High School student after she left school has been ordered to remain in jail without bond.

South Korea teachers rally for new laws to protect them from abusive parents

Thousands of teachers are protesting for more legal protection from bullying by parents, a rising problem in a country known for its brutally competitive school environments.