Arlington Public Library says increase in attempts to ban books is a real concern

New data released from the American Library Association says there have been 1,269 attempts to censor books or other library materials in 2022. That's almost double the number from the year before. 

House GOP passes Parents' Bill of Rights Act in clash over schools

The bill would give parents greater oversight of what is taught in public schools. Critics say it is a burdensome proposal that would fuel a far-right movement that has resulted in book bans.

MCPS revises policy on LGBTQ-friendly books

MCPS updated its messaging Thursday regarding the use of inclusive LGBTQ texts in classrooms.

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.