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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New LCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence hosts first community listening session
The new Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent held his first community listening session Tuesday at Broad Run High School in Ashburn.
The new Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent held his first community listening session Tuesday at Broad Run High School in Ashburn.
How the best colleges stacked up for the year, according to US News & World Report
Princeton, MIT, Harvard and Stanford were some of the schools that ranked highly.
Princeton, MIT, Harvard and Stanford were some of the schools that ranked highly.
Loaded gun found in Oakland Mills High School student's backpack after parent's tip
Administrators at Oakland Mills High School may have prevented a shooting Monday, thanks to a tip from a parent.
Administrators at Oakland Mills High School may have prevented a shooting Monday, thanks to a tip from a parent.
Speed cameras go live in Alexandria school zones; $100 fines for violations
The pilot program and warning periods are over, and now the first speed cameras are up and running in Alexandria.
The pilot program and warning periods are over, and now the first speed cameras are up and running in Alexandria.
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.
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.
Prince George's County celebrates opening of new schools at ribbon-cutting ceremonies
Prince George's County leaders are celebrating the opening of six new schools with ribbon-cuttings ceremonies Monday.
Prince George's County leaders are celebrating the opening of six new schools with ribbon-cuttings ceremonies Monday.
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.
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.
Maryland’s schools superintendent withdraws his request to extend his contract
Maryland’s superintendent of schools is withdrawing his request for a second term, he and the state school board announced Friday.
Maryland’s superintendent of schools is withdrawing his request for a second term, he and the state school board announced Friday.
LCPS internal sexual assault report unsealed
A judge unsealed on Thursday the internal report done following two assaults that took place in two high schools by the same student in Loudoun County.
A judge unsealed on Thursday the internal report done following two assaults that took place in two high schools by the same student in Loudoun County.
Fairfax County Public Schools changes grading policy for students who don't turn in assignments
The district says teachers can now give students zeroes for assignments that aren’t turned in.
The district says teachers can now give students zeroes for assignments that aren’t turned in.
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University of Maryland issues new COVID-19 isolation policy as cases rise nationwide
University of Maryland students living on campus will need to isolate at their permanent homes or at a hotel room for five days if they test positive for COVID-19.
University of Maryland students living on campus will need to isolate at their permanent homes or at a hotel room for five days if they test positive for COVID-19.
New murder charges brought against man accused of killing UVA football players
Authorities have upgraded murder charges against the man accused of fatally shooting three University of Virginia football players last year.
Authorities have upgraded murder charges against the man accused of fatally shooting three University of Virginia football players last year.
High school student digs up 34-million-year-old whale skull on family farm
Lindsey Stallworth and her science teacher had only been digging for about 30 minutes when they found fragments that led to the discovery of a lifetime.
Lindsey Stallworth and her science teacher had only been digging for about 30 minutes when they found fragments that led to the discovery of a lifetime.
'ALL IN VA': Youngkin announces new plan to combat learning loss, chronic absenteeism
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a bold plan to address alarming learning loss and absenteeism across the Commonwealth, saying the state is at a crossroads and education leaders must jolt the system by acting now.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a bold plan to address alarming learning loss and absenteeism across the Commonwealth, saying the state is at a crossroads and education leaders must jolt the system by acting now.