Quince Orchard High School changes open lunch policy after student overdoses

The principal cited continued safety concerns and disruptive behaviors that have taken place off school property as the reason for the changes.

Library association releases report on record book ban attempts in 2022

The report says more than 1,200 book challenges were recorded by the association last year, nearly double the then-record total from 2021.

LCPS hopes to 'reestablish trust' with community listening sessions

Officials with Loudoun County Public Schools said they hope a series of community listening sessions help them rebuild trust within the community.

All LAUSD schools closed as thousands of employees continue 3-day strike

Los Angeles Unifed campuses will be closed Tuesday and likely through Thursday as service workers begin a planned strike -- leaving more than 400,000 students without classes.

Virginia State Police adding red lights to vehicles after Virginia Tech study

Red lights are being added to Virginia State Police cruisers and SUVs after researchers at Virginia Tech found the red lights lead to faster response times.

Tom Hanks to speak at Harvard's 2023 commencement

Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.

Lawsuit deadline over Fairfax County middle school’s college prep program

Friday is the deadline for a Fairfax County middle school to avoid a lawsuit from the Virginia Attorney General after a dispute over a college preparatory program some call discriminatory.

Voyeur incident in UMD dorm under investigation

A voyeur incident inside a dorm bathroom at the University of Maryland is under investigation. 

Charles County installing AI gun detection software at schools

School buildings in Charles County will soon be equipped with an artificial intelligence (AI) system meant to detect guns on school campuses.

Lunchables with 'specialized recipe' headed to US school lunch programs

The two Lunchables products headed to schools – Turkey and Cheddar and Extra Cheesy Pizza – have more protein and whole grains and reduced saturated fat and sodium.

Howard University men's basketball earns first NCAA tournament bid in decades

Get your dancing shoes ready! The Howard University men's basketball team are going to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in over three decades!

Search for new LCPS superintendent ramps up

The Loudoun County School Board is ramping up its search for the next superintendent. 

New Maryland School Report Card gives insight into pandemic's impact on students

Maryland officials released the first school report since 2019 highlighting how the state's schools have bounced back in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Virginia AG orders Cooper Middle School to stop racially discriminating against students

Attorney General Jason Miyares has a message for the administrators at a Fairfax County middle school: Stop discriminating against students immediately or else face legal consequences. 

More Americans skipping college and turning to jobs that don't require degrees

Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.