NYU fires chemistry professor after students sign petition complaining that his class is too difficult
The professor reportedly said his students lost focus during the pandemic.
Kids with disabilities facing off-the-record school suspensions
Advocates say schools increasingly are removing children with disabilities from the classroom because of behavior issues related to their disability but are not recording the actions.
Lockdown lifted after bomb threat at River Hill High School
Students at River Hill High School went into lockdown Tuesday afternoon after receiving a frightening threat just before dismissal.
Students with disabilities suspended more, according to Fairfax County Public Schools investigation
It's been two years since Fairfax County Public Schools began an investigation into the district's special education program following complaints from parents.
Gov. Youngkin's transgender student policies 'damaging,' says NoVa orgs
Several Northern Virginia organizations say Gov. Glenn Youngin's new model policies are causing some students to miss school out of fear of mistreatment by staff and other students.
Frederick Co. student caught on video using racial slur could face hate crime charges
A concerned mom tells FOX 5 she is pulling her son out of Governor Thomas Johnson High School after a junior varsity football player can be seen in more than one video using the N-word.
Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
Fairfax Co. Public Schools counselor investigation exposes widespread problems
An investigation into why a sex offender was able to continue working as a middle school guidance counselor has uncovered serious issues in Virginia’s largest school district.
Chamberlain University steps in to help Stratford University nursing students
Hundreds of nursing students set to graduate from Stratford University may receive help from Chamberlain University since Stratford is closing its doors this week.
Virginia students against Gov. Youngkin's transgender policies hold walkouts Tuesday
Students from as many as 100 schools – who are opposed to Gov. Youngkin's policy – have organized a walkout Tuesday morning.
Transgender teacher settles lawsuit with Prince George's County Public Schools
After a four-year legal fight, a transgender former teacher has settled a lawsuit she brought against Prince George’s County Public Schools.
CBO: Biden's student loan cancellation plan to cost $400B
The Biden administration previously estimated the plan would cost about $24 billion a year over the next 10 years.
Stratford University students fear starting over as school shuts down
Stratford University is shutting down all of its campuses amid financial hardship and a reported dispute with the Department of Education.
Indiana teen 'only student in the world' to ace AP Calculus exam
“I felt pretty confident knowing that I knew what to do on the test," Felix Zhang said.
Kentucky teacher says snake, mouse fell from classroom ceilings: ‘Another day living the dream'
A baby rat snake allegedly fell from ceiling at Henry Clay High School in Lexington, Kentucky.
DC Public School teachers report issues getting paid
Some teachers in D.C. are complaining that they still have not been paid yet or having back pay issues, despite the fact that school started almost one month ago.
Loudoun Co. Public Schools to discuss new policy on sexually explicit material
Loudoun County Public School officials will meet Thursday to discuss how to implement a new policy regarding sexually explicit content in schools.
‘The Uvalde effect’: Parents rushing to schools amid rash of bogus threats, ‘swatting’ calls
In the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two teachers died, parents are rushing to campuses before rampant rumors can be quashed.
UNC-Chapel Hill detects lead in drinking water, alerts campus
Administrators said they have found detectable lead levels in at least 22 water sources, including drinking fountains.
Football coach could be facing assault charge after fight at Gaithersburg High School
Northwest High School's head football coach confirmed that he did hear an assault charge was filed against him.



















