Former sanitation worker to earn Harvard Law degree, raises $70K for blue-collar staff
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher arrested in Virginia
The mother of a 6-year-old Virginia boy who shot his first-grade teacher inside a classroom earlier this year has been arrested, the Newport News Police Department says.
The mother of a 6-year-old Virginia boy who shot his first-grade teacher inside a classroom earlier this year has been arrested, the Newport News Police Department says.
Vape detectors being installed at some Montgomery County high schools
Vape detectors will be installed at a select number of high schools in Montgomery County in the coming weeks.
Vape detectors will be installed at a select number of high schools in Montgomery County in the coming weeks.
US Department of Education opening investigation into Loudoun Co. Public Schools
The U.S. Department of Education is opening up an investigation into Loudoun County Public Schools due to concerns about how the school system failed to respond appropriately to reports of sexual assault.
The U.S. Department of Education is opening up an investigation into Loudoun County Public Schools due to concerns about how the school system failed to respond appropriately to reports of sexual assault.
Mother of 6-year-old student shooter indicted
The mother of a 6-year-old student who shot a teacher at an elementary school in Newport News, VA, has been indicted on two charges.
The mother of a 6-year-old student who shot a teacher at an elementary school in Newport News, VA, has been indicted on two charges.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
Krispy Kreme will give students free doughnuts for A's on report card
At many U.S. Krispy Kreme locations, it pays to study.
At many U.S. Krispy Kreme locations, it pays to study.
More than 400 teachers, parents, students speak to DC Council on public, charter school funding
The nation's capital continues to grapple with retaining educators and on Wednesday, more than 400 teachers, parents and students pleaded with the DC Council to think about the next generation when combing through the mayor's 2024 budget.
The nation's capital continues to grapple with retaining educators and on Wednesday, more than 400 teachers, parents and students pleaded with the DC Council to think about the next generation when combing through the mayor's 2024 budget.
Ungrading practice gains momentum at colleges, universities across the country
A popular trend, known as ungrading, has some colleges and universities across the country ditching letter grades for students.
A popular trend, known as ungrading, has some colleges and universities across the country ditching letter grades for students.
DC charter school claps back after congressman's 'inmate factory' comment
An Alabama congressman maligned D.C. schools this week – and one D.C. public charter school is not staying quiet on the matter.
An Alabama congressman maligned D.C. schools this week – and one D.C. public charter school is not staying quiet on the matter.
Man accused of exposing himself to women near UMD campus turns himself in
The man accused of exposing himself to a student off-campus on Sunday, and another woman Monday morning has turned himself in to police at the University of Maryland.
The man accused of exposing himself to a student off-campus on Sunday, and another woman Monday morning has turned himself in to police at the University of Maryland.
Maryland bill requires schools to teach swimming and water safety
A Maryland lawmaker is pushing a bill that will require schools to teach swimming and water safety.
A Maryland lawmaker is pushing a bill that will require schools to teach swimming and water safety.
Bowie State University to name theater after Dionne Warwick
Bowie State University is honoring the legendary Dionne Warwick by naming a theater on campus after her.
Bowie State University is honoring the legendary Dionne Warwick by naming a theater on campus after her.
FCPS superintendent sharply criticizes Virginia's proposed history standards
The Virginia Board of Education is taking heat from Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid, over the board's overhaul of its history and social science standards.
The Virginia Board of Education is taking heat from Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid, over the board's overhaul of its history and social science standards.
George Mason president defends selection of Gov. Youngkin as 2023 commencement speaker
George Mason University President Dr. Gregory Washington defended his institution's decision to list Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin among its spring 2023 commencement speakers amid student backlash.
George Mason University President Dr. Gregory Washington defended his institution's decision to list Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin among its spring 2023 commencement speakers amid student backlash.
Loudoun County Public Schools approves collective bargaining
The talks of collective bargaining had people fired up at the latest Loudoun County Public School Board meeting.
The talks of collective bargaining had people fired up at the latest Loudoun County Public School Board meeting.
Nashville Covenant shooting highlights security at private schools
Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans.
Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans.
College betting partnerships could change under new sports wagering code
When it comes to betting on sports, the advertisements aren't hard to miss. But soon, college students may see fewer than they do now.
When it comes to betting on sports, the advertisements aren't hard to miss. But soon, college students may see fewer than they do now.
George Mason University students protest Gov. Youngkin selection as 2023 commencement speaker
George Mason University students protested Tuesday over the school's decision to invite Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to speak at the 2023 spring commencement.
George Mason University students protested Tuesday over the school's decision to invite Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to speak at the 2023 spring commencement.
Spotsylvania County Public Schools considers shutting down libraries, laying off staff
In Spotsylvania County, Superintendent Mark Taylor announced they may eliminate school libraries and lay off more than 100 staff members if they don’t get the money they need to be fully funded.
In Spotsylvania County, Superintendent Mark Taylor announced they may eliminate school libraries and lay off more than 100 staff members if they don’t get the money they need to be fully funded.