Northwest DC school hosts robotics competition for DMV students
A school in Northwest D.C. is celebrating kids, science, and technology this weekend! The DC International School (DCI) is hosting dozens of middle and high school students from all over the DMV for a robotics building challenge on Saturday and Sunday.
Wise High School teacher 'inadvertently' sent sexually explicit photos to students
A teacher at a Prince George's County high school mistakenly sent out sexually explicit photos to the student-body, according to school officials.
Gun report, assault at Richard Montgomery High School prompts brief lockdown
An assault and report of a gun at Richard Montgomery High School's campus prompted a brief lockdown on Friday, according to police.
School searched 6-year-old's backpack before teacher shot in Newport News
Administrators at the Virginia school where a 6-year-old shot his teacher last week learned the child may have had a weapon in his possession before the shooting but did not find the 9mm handgun he brought to school.
Centreville Elementary School teacher had students participate in slavery simulation
Parents in Fairfax County are outraged after a teacher casts students as slaves and landowners during a classroom activity.
Parents sound off on merit awards scandal at Fairfax County School Board meeting
Fairfax County Public Schools parents rallied ahead of the school board’s first meeting of 2023.
Video shows Severna Park High School students bullying special-needs classmate
A video depicting a Severna Park High School student bullying their special-needs classmate appeared on the phones of staff and students earlier this week.
Bomb threat reported on school bus in Prince William County
A bomb threat was reported on a school bus carrying high school students in Prince William County.
Watch: 100-year-old woman graduates high school in 'most memorable' ceremony
Pearl Neumann received her high school diploma in December 2022 after leaving school to work on her family’s farm.
Racist writing found in Heritage High School bathrooms
Racist graffiti was found in several bathrooms at a high school in Virginia.
Parents at Langley High School voice concerns over withheld merit awards
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid heard from parents at Langley High School Tuesday night.
US proposes changes that would cut payments for many student loan borrowers — here's who would benefit
The proposed changes would create "the most affordable income-driven repayment plan that has ever been made available," the U.S. Dept. of Education said.
School merit recognition investigation expanded to all Fairfax County Public Schools: Virginia AG
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has confirmed that the state's investigation into Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology for withholding merit awards will expand to include all Fairfax County Public Schools.
Investigation after DC mom unable to locate son with autism after school amid bus driver shortages
Officials say an investigation will be conducted after the mother of a 6-year-old boy with autism says she was unable to locate him after school Monday in an issue that appears to stem from ongoing bus driver staffing shortages that are affecting D.C.'s Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE).
Biden administration proposes 'student loan safety net' alongside debt forgiveness
If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.
Newport News elementary school shooting: Teacher shot by 6-year-old identified as parents demand action
A 6-year-old first-grader at an elementary school in Newport News, Virginia, shot a teacher on Friday afternoon during an altercation in a classroom, authorities said, leaving her with "life-threatening" injuries and renewing calls from parent's for greater classroom safety and oversight.
LCPS sexual assaults probe: Trial date set for spokesman; Ex-superintendent files motion to dismiss charges
Suspended Loudoun County Public Schools spokesperson Wayde Byard appeared in court Thursday after being indicted following an investigation into the school system's response to two sexual assaults committed by a student in 2021, as the county's former Superintendent Scott Ziegler is filing a motion to dismiss charges against him.
Student who brought gun to Anne Arundel County middle school won’t be charged
A 12-year-old student who brought a gun to school in Anne Arundel County on Thursday will not face charges because of his age.
Fairfax County daycare provider faces charges after allegedly taping 18-month-old to chair: police
Authorities in Fairfax County say a daycare provider is facing charges after she allegedly taped am 18-month-old child to a chair at a school in Herndon.
Prince George's County Schools CEO Monica Goldson announces retirement plans
Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) will be looking for a new chief executive officer starting next school year. On Thursday, current CEO Dr. Monica Goldson announced she plans to retire from PGCPS at the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.