Maryland teacher awarded $27K for innovative teaching program
A Maryland teacher was awarded $27,000 Thursday for her innovative teaching idea.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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).”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Families rally to save a Bowie school from closing
A few dozen Pointer Ridge parents and students protested the potential closure outside the Prince George's County Public Schools administration building.
A few dozen Pointer Ridge parents and students protested the potential closure outside the Prince George's County Public Schools administration building.
DMV leaders respond to national report showing learning loss in math, reading
A shocking report card on learning loss shows DMV school test scores down along with scores across the country. It's all part of a new national report out Monday showing learning loss is an ongoing casualty of the COVID-19 school shutdowns.
A shocking report card on learning loss shows DMV school test scores down along with scores across the country. It's all part of a new national report out Monday showing learning loss is an ongoing casualty of the COVID-19 school shutdowns.
US math scores drop to lowest levels ever recorded during pandemic, report says
Findings from the “nation’s report card,” the first since 2019, showed the pandemic spared no state or region as it caused historic learning setbacks for America’s children.
Findings from the “nation’s report card,” the first since 2019, showed the pandemic spared no state or region as it caused historic learning setbacks for America’s children.