Treasury Department taking over student loans: What to know
Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.
Defaulted federal student loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department under a new agreement that was announced on Thursday.
Arkansas Ten Commandments law blocked that mandates classroom display
A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.
A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.
Parents, students push back against MCPS redistricting plan ahead of final vote
Parents and students voiced strong opposition Tuesday night to the Montgomery County Public Schools superintendent’s proposed redistricting plan, particularly “Option H.”
Parents and students voiced strong opposition Tuesday night to the Montgomery County Public Schools superintendent’s proposed redistricting plan, particularly “Option H.”
School closings, modified schedules in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Monday, March 16
Several school systems in the Washington, D.C., region have announced closures or modified schedules for Monday, March 16, due to the approaching severe weather.
Several school systems in the Washington, D.C., region have announced closures or modified schedules for Monday, March 16, due to the approaching severe weather.
States sue Trump administration over policy requiring colleges to collect race data
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
A group of 17 states is suing the Trump administration over a policy that requires colleges to prove they’re not considering race in admissions.
Pennsylvania schools will be required to teach cursive again starting in April
Starting April 12, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania must reintroduce cursive handwriting into their curriculum.
Starting April 12, all public and private schools in Pennsylvania must reintroduce cursive handwriting into their curriculum.
Ohio State president resigns; investigation launched over 'inappropriate relationship'
Ohio State University has opened an investigation after President Walter “Ted" Carter Jr. abruptly resigned over the weekend following the disclosure of what the university described as an “inappropriate relationship."
Ohio State University has opened an investigation after President Walter “Ted" Carter Jr. abruptly resigned over the weekend following the disclosure of what the university described as an “inappropriate relationship."
The Home Depot Foundation introduces 'Path to Pro Education Grants' to revitalize shop classes nationwide
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
Loudoun County supervisors vote to remove funding for elementary school resource officers
Loudoun County elementary schools won’t be getting school resource officers, at least for now.
Loudoun County elementary schools won’t be getting school resource officers, at least for now.
Loudoun County Board of Supervisors votes against putting SROs in elementary schools
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has decided against funding school resource officers for elementary schools — for now.
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has decided against funding school resource officers for elementary schools — for now.
School resources officers could expand to elementary schools in Loudoun County
A major decision that could reshape school security in Loudoun County is expected on Tuesday.
A major decision that could reshape school security in Loudoun County is expected on Tuesday.
Bomb threat prompts evacuation at middle school in Loudoun County
Law enforcement responded to a reported bomb threat at a middle school in Loudoun County on Monday morning.
Law enforcement responded to a reported bomb threat at a middle school in Loudoun County on Monday morning.
Debate continues in Loudoun County over whether to have SROs in elementary schools
A meeting is being held in Loudoun County Thursday evening to discuss putting student resource officers into elementary schools. FOX 5's Sydney Persing was at the meeting where the debate got heated.
A meeting is being held in Loudoun County Thursday evening to discuss putting student resource officers into elementary schools. FOX 5's Sydney Persing was at the meeting where the debate got heated.
Loudoun County holding meeting to discuss putting SROs in elementary schools
A meeting is being held in Loudoun County Thursday evening to discuss putting student resource officer's into elementary schools.
A meeting is being held in Loudoun County Thursday evening to discuss putting student resource officer's into elementary schools.
School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Tuesday, March 3
Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Tuesday, March 3.
Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Tuesday, March 3.
Loudoun County considers putting student resource officers in elementary schools
The debate over school resource officers is back in the spotlight in Loudoun County.
The debate over school resource officers is back in the spotlight in Loudoun County.
America 250: Students in grades K–8 invited to enter Bookmark Design Challenge
Students in grades K-8 across the country are invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States by entering the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th.
Students in grades K-8 across the country are invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States by entering the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th.
16-year-old charged after shooting classmate at Wootton High School: police
Thomas S. Wootton High School went on lockdown Monday afternoon after a student was shot by a classmate, police say.
Thomas S. Wootton High School went on lockdown Monday afternoon after a student was shot by a classmate, police say.
These states rank as the best places for education in 2026, data suggests
New data is revealing the most and least educated states in America. See where your state ranks.
New data is revealing the most and least educated states in America. See where your state ranks.
These DC area schools were named among top universities in the world
Time Magazine recently released its list of the "World's Top Universities of 2026," featuring schools from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Time Magazine recently released its list of the "World's Top Universities of 2026," featuring schools from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.