New report shows pandemic's impact on Virginia public schools
A new report shows learning loss, severe mental health problems, and a crushing teacher shortage are among the issues that continue to hamper Virginia schools.
Prince George's Co. School Board discusses paying chair's legal fees
The school board for Prince George’s County Public Schools spent hours in executive session Thursday discussing whether the board chair’s legal fees should be paid by the school system, even though the board never approved the expense.
3 middle school students accused of sexual assault in Leesburg
Leesburg police are investigating an alleged sexual assault at Smart's Mill Middle School.
Maryland teacher awarded $27K for innovative teaching program
A Maryland teacher was awarded $27,000 Thursday for her innovative teaching idea.
Biden’s student loan forgiveness program struck down by Texas federal judge
President Joe Biden’s plan, announced in August, would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income.
Teachers favor physically attractive students, remote learning study suggests
Students who were rated as “attractive” saw their grades suffer more after switching to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Green Valley Elementary teacher won't face charges after false stabbing report
Parents say there are still unanswered questions and calls for accountability after a Frederick County elementary teacher took her students out of school and made a false report about a mass stabbing last week.
Frederick teacher who walked class to café, alleged stabbings won't face charges
The elementary school teacher who took her 27 students off campus and had someone call in a false stabbing report last week will not face criminal charges
Report finds profound pandemic impact on Virginia education
Virginia’s teacher workforce is smaller, unhappier and less qualified than before the COVID-19 pandemic, Virginia’s nonpartisan legislative watchdog agency said in a report Monday.
UPS driver loses SAT tests belonging to Texas students
Dozens of students may be forced to retake an exam used in college admissions after their original tests were lost in transit.
Virginia education tip line sees concerns from parents
One Virginia parent wanted to ensure their child wasn’t “being taught divisive concepts (or in Biology not being taught divisive gender-bending LGBT-campaigns with overly-sexualized lesson content).”
Affirmative action in jeopardy after Supreme Court justices raise doubts
The survival of affirmative action in higher education appeared to be in serious trouble Monday at a conservative-dominated Supreme Court after hours of debate over vexing questions of race.
Biden administration relaxes rules for student debt forgiveness
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called it a “monumental step" that will make it faster and simpler to get debt relief.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Monday is last day to apply for limited waiver
Oct. 31, 2022, is the last day to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver, which allows borrowers to receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify.
Local students help Maryland man launch Voting Buddy website
Voting Buddy matches undecided voters with candidates who fit their beliefs.
School bus crash in Charles County leaves several seriously injured
Two Charles County school buses were involved in two separate crashes on Thursday afternoon.
Lawsuit aims to stop Spotsylvania's new superintendent
A Spotsylvania School Board member is looking to stop the hiring of the district's controversial superintendent, Mark Taylor.
EPA awarding nearly $1 billion to schools for electric buses
Only about 1% of the nation’s 480,000 school buses were electric as of last year. Funding comes from the federal Clean School Bus Program, which includes $5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law.
'Distraught' parents sound off on school closures in Prince George's Co.
Prince George’s County parents and community members spoke directly to district leaders Tuesday about possible school closures and changes to school boundaries.
University of Maryland to help ensure tuition is covered for in-state students
The University of Maryland has announced a new program that will pay the difference for eligible in-state students if funding sources, such as scholarships, grants and family contributions, fall below the cost of UMD's tuition and fees.