DC schools tighten rules for football games after multiple fan fights
New rules go into effect on Friday night, with all students needing a parent or guardian with them to be allowed in.
Parents demand bathroom, locker room policy changes in LCPS
Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears joined fellow GOP candidates and community members Tuesday to call for an end to Loudoun County Public Schools’ transgender rights policy, known as Policy 8040.
Dozens protest outside Loudoun County School Board meeting over district's transgender policies
Several dozen people, including Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, stood outside the LCPS building during a school board meeting demanding privacy for all students.
MCPS rolls out enhanced safety protocols amid parent frustration
Montgomery County Public Schools has adopted a new emergency response protocol for the 2025–2026 school year, but not all parents are on board with how the rollout has been handled.
Maryland HS responds to video showing 'inappropriate intimate behavior on campus'
On Wednesday, Northwest High School in Germantown, Md., issued a statement in response to a video that's been circulating online that shows students engaged in inappropriate behavior on campus.
Federal judge hears Virginia school bathroom policy case
Wednesday morning, a federal judge heard arguments in a lawsuit involving transgender bathroom policies within Northern Virginia schools.
Prince George's County Schools students show 'measurable gains' on 2025 test scores
Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) students showed “measurable gains" on the 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP), with the strongest year-over-year progress coming from the district's most challenged schools and student groups.
Montgomery County Public Schools kick off new year with stricter phone rules
Montgomery County Public Schools are back in session, and students are returning to some big changes.
PGCPS begins school year short on bus drivers
Students across Prince George’s County are heading back to class, but transportation remains a concern.
NOVA Day School steps up to help former Aurora School students after abrupt closure
Parents are reacting after a day school in northern Virginia has decided to step up and offer to take over the Aurora School in Leesburg after it abruptly shut down.
Arlington Public Schools return to class for start of 2025 school year
As proof of their excitement for their final year, several dozen high school seniors gathered on Washington Liberty High School's football field at least three hours before the first bell, to participate in a yearly APS tradition called: "Senior Sunrise!"
DC head students back to school amid Trump's crime crackdown
More than 52,000 students and 4,800 teachers returned to D.C. classrooms Monday, kicking off the new school year amid heightened security and political tension over a federal crime crackdown.
Bus crashes carrying Pennsylvania middle school football team
A school bus crashed Saturday morning that was transporting a middle school football team, according to a local report.
Florida teacher faces discipline after 'Most Likely to Become A Dictator' mock award sparks backlash
A teacher in Florida is facing possible discipline after reportedly giving a student a mock award, sparking backlash from the student’s family and state officials.
Arlington County school board meeting sparks protest over transgender bathroom policies
Arlington County became the latest flashpoint in the national debate over transgender student rights Thursday night, as protesters rallied outside a packed school board meeting.
EXCEL Academy Public Charter School closes days before the first day of school
Parents of students at EXCEL Academy Public Charter School say they were told on Friday that the school was closing, just days before the first day of school.
Howard University president steps down; interim leader named
Howard University President Ben Vinson III is stepping down, the university announced Friday in a post on its official X account.
Special needs school in Leesburg abruptly closes amid lease dispute
New details are emerging about what led to the closure of a school for students with special needs.
Loudoun County Public School students head back to the classroom
The damp weather didn't dampen the mood as around 82,000 Loudoun County Public School students returned to the classroom on Thursday, August 21st.
Attorney appeals after 2 Loudoun County students suspended amid Title IX investigation
Two students facing suspension at Stone Bridge High School following a Title IX investigation will be allowed back in school.