More states pushing for teacher pay increases, bonuses

More states pushing for teacher pay increases, bonuses

Twenty-six governors are said to be talking about boosting teacher compensation. But is the pay push in this beleaguered profession too late?

Twenty-six governors are said to be talking about boosting teacher compensation. But is the pay push in this beleaguered profession too late?

Oprah gives commencement speech at alma mater Tennessee State University

Oprah gives commencement speech at alma mater Tennessee State University

Oprah Winfrey delighted graduates at her alma mater Tennessee State University on Saturday, telling the story of how she fell one credit short of graduating as she launched the media career that would make her a household name.

Oprah Winfrey delighted graduates at her alma mater Tennessee State University on Saturday, telling the story of how she fell one credit short of graduating as she launched the media career that would make her a household name.

Northern Virginia woman raising money to pay off school lunch debts

Northern Virginia woman raising money to pay off school lunch debts

A Northern Virginia woman is in the final stretch to raise money to pay off this school year’s lunch debt in Prince William County.

A Northern Virginia woman is in the final stretch to raise money to pay off this school year’s lunch debt in Prince William County.

Louisiana teen awarded over $10 million in scholarships, makes final college decision

Louisiana teen awarded over $10 million in scholarships, makes final college decision

Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.

Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.

Man charged in Harvard bomb threats, Bitcoin extortion scheme

Man charged in Harvard bomb threats, Bitcoin extortion scheme

A man is accused of phoning in bomb threats to Harvard University and demanding a large amount of Bitcoin in return, federal prosecutors said.

A man is accused of phoning in bomb threats to Harvard University and demanding a large amount of Bitcoin in return, federal prosecutors said.

History, civics scores for US students declined amid pandemic

History, civics scores for US students declined amid pandemic

According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.

According to the results, 40% of eighth grade U.S. students are performing below basic proficiency in history, and 31% are performing below basic proficiency in civics.

Licensing snarl puts Virginia teachers jobs at risk

Licensing snarl puts Virginia teachers jobs at risk

Teachers' jobs across Virginia could be at risk due to a massive backlog in the licensing process required to teach students in the Commonwealth. 

Teachers' jobs across Virginia could be at risk due to a massive backlog in the licensing process required to teach students in the Commonwealth. 

Community college transfers derail students: 'Waste of time'

Community college transfers derail students: 'Waste of time'

Every year, hundreds of thousands of students start at community colleges hoping to transfer to a university later. It’s advertised as a cheaper path to a bachelor’s degree. Yet the reality is rarely that simple.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of students start at community colleges hoping to transfer to a university later. It’s advertised as a cheaper path to a bachelor’s degree. Yet the reality is rarely that simple.

Months of racially charged incidents prompts address from Montgomery County Public Schools

Months of racially charged incidents prompts address from Montgomery County Public Schools

Montgomery County Public Schools is hosting an event Thursday night to address recent incidents of hate, bias, racism, antisemitism and LGBTQ+ prejudice over recent months.

Montgomery County Public Schools is hosting an event Thursday night to address recent incidents of hate, bias, racism, antisemitism and LGBTQ+ prejudice over recent months.

Louisiana senior, 16, awarded more than $9 million in scholarships

Louisiana senior, 16, awarded more than $9 million in scholarships

Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.

Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.

DC Pickleball Team partners with University of Maryland

DC Pickleball Team partners with University of Maryland

D.C. Pickleball Team will donate professional-level equipment – including JOOLA pickleball paddles – to Maryland's team in an effort to raise awareness for the sport and make it more accessible in the community.

D.C. Pickleball Team will donate professional-level equipment – including JOOLA pickleball paddles – to Maryland's team in an effort to raise awareness for the sport and make it more accessible in the community.