Nashville Covenant shooting highlights security at private schools
Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans.
Around the U.S., private schools generally do not face as many requirements as public schools for developing security plans.
College betting partnerships could change under new sports wagering code
When it comes to betting on sports, the advertisements aren't hard to miss. But soon, college students may see fewer than they do now.
When it comes to betting on sports, the advertisements aren't hard to miss. But soon, college students may see fewer than they do now.
George Mason University students protest Gov. Youngkin selection as 2023 commencement speaker
George Mason University students protested Tuesday over the school's decision to invite Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to speak at the 2023 spring commencement.
George Mason University students protested Tuesday over the school's decision to invite Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to speak at the 2023 spring commencement.
Spotsylvania County Public Schools considers shutting down libraries, laying off staff
In Spotsylvania County, Superintendent Mark Taylor announced they may eliminate school libraries and lay off more than 100 staff members if they don’t get the money they need to be fully funded.
In Spotsylvania County, Superintendent Mark Taylor announced they may eliminate school libraries and lay off more than 100 staff members if they don’t get the money they need to be fully funded.
North Carolina teacher resigns after taping 11-year-old's mouth shut: 'He was humiliated'
"I don’t know what to do," the child's text message to his mother said.
"I don’t know what to do," the child's text message to his mother said.
Arlington Public Library says increase in attempts to ban books is a real concern
New data released from the American Library Association says there have been 1,269 attempts to censor books or other library materials in 2022. That's almost double the number from the year before.
New data released from the American Library Association says there have been 1,269 attempts to censor books or other library materials in 2022. That's almost double the number from the year before.
House GOP passes Parents' Bill of Rights Act in clash over schools
The bill would give parents greater oversight of what is taught in public schools. Critics say it is a burdensome proposal that would fuel a far-right movement that has resulted in book bans.
The bill would give parents greater oversight of what is taught in public schools. Critics say it is a burdensome proposal that would fuel a far-right movement that has resulted in book bans.
MCPS revises policy on LGBTQ-friendly books
MCPS updated its messaging Thursday regarding the use of inclusive LGBTQ texts in classrooms.
MCPS updated its messaging Thursday regarding the use of inclusive LGBTQ texts in classrooms.
Quince Orchard High School changes open lunch policy after student overdoses
The principal cited continued safety concerns and disruptive behaviors that have taken place off school property as the reason for the changes.
The principal cited continued safety concerns and disruptive behaviors that have taken place off school property as the reason for the changes.
Library association releases report on record book ban attempts in 2022
The report says more than 1,200 book challenges were recorded by the association last year, nearly double the then-record total from 2021.
The report says more than 1,200 book challenges were recorded by the association last year, nearly double the then-record total from 2021.
LCPS hopes to 'reestablish trust' with community listening sessions
Officials with Loudoun County Public Schools said they hope a series of community listening sessions help them rebuild trust within the community.
Officials with Loudoun County Public Schools said they hope a series of community listening sessions help them rebuild trust within the community.
All LAUSD schools closed as thousands of employees continue 3-day strike
Los Angeles Unifed campuses will be closed Tuesday and likely through Thursday as service workers begin a planned strike -- leaving more than 400,000 students without classes.
Los Angeles Unifed campuses will be closed Tuesday and likely through Thursday as service workers begin a planned strike -- leaving more than 400,000 students without classes.
Residents blast Fairfax County Board of Supervisors over proposed pay hikes
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors are considering increasing how much money they make annually by more than 40%.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors are considering increasing how much money they make annually by more than 40%.
Virginia State Police adding red lights to vehicles after Virginia Tech study
Red lights are being added to Virginia State Police cruisers and SUVs after researchers at Virginia Tech found the red lights lead to faster response times.
Red lights are being added to Virginia State Police cruisers and SUVs after researchers at Virginia Tech found the red lights lead to faster response times.
Tom Hanks to speak at Harvard's 2023 commencement
Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.
Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.
Lawsuit deadline over Fairfax County middle school’s college prep program
Friday is the deadline for a Fairfax County middle school to avoid a lawsuit from the Virginia Attorney General after a dispute over a college preparatory program some call discriminatory.
Friday is the deadline for a Fairfax County middle school to avoid a lawsuit from the Virginia Attorney General after a dispute over a college preparatory program some call discriminatory.
Voyeur incident in UMD dorm under investigation
A voyeur incident inside a dorm bathroom at the University of Maryland is under investigation.
A voyeur incident inside a dorm bathroom at the University of Maryland is under investigation.
Charles County installing AI gun detection software at schools
School buildings in Charles County will soon be equipped with an artificial intelligence (AI) system meant to detect guns on school campuses.
School buildings in Charles County will soon be equipped with an artificial intelligence (AI) system meant to detect guns on school campuses.
Overdue library book returned 4 decades later, comes with apology letter
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.
Lunchables with 'specialized recipe' headed to US school lunch programs
The two Lunchables products headed to schools – Turkey and Cheddar and Extra Cheesy Pizza – have more protein and whole grains and reduced saturated fat and sodium.
The two Lunchables products headed to schools – Turkey and Cheddar and Extra Cheesy Pizza – have more protein and whole grains and reduced saturated fat and sodium.