Charlottesville police arrest man accused of making threats against UVA on social media
Police do not believe at this time the online threats were related to the tragic events that occurred Sunday night, which left three UVA football players dead and two others injured.
Police do not believe at this time the online threats were related to the tragic events that occurred Sunday night, which left three UVA football players dead and two others injured.
Virginia's new standards for teaching history in schools criticized
The Virginia Department of Education put out new standards for teaching history and social science Friday. Parents and teachers are divided on the topic but agree on one thing -- they want politics out of the classroom.
The Virginia Department of Education put out new standards for teaching history and social science Friday. Parents and teachers are divided on the topic but agree on one thing -- they want politics out of the classroom.
UVA Shooting: Community mourns deaths of 3 football players during vigils
"It's surreal to think that you're here in one hour and gone the next," said a student at the memorial on campus.
"It's surreal to think that you're here in one hour and gone the next," said a student at the memorial on campus.
In pictures: Mass shooting at University of Virginia
The area around Scott Stadium has become a memorial dedicated to the victims of the UVA mass shooting: Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler and D’Sean Perry.
The area around Scott Stadium has become a memorial dedicated to the victims of the UVA mass shooting: Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler and D’Sean Perry.
Recent false reports of attacks at US schools coming from overseas, federal agents say
Federal agents believe a recent spate of threats and false reports of shooters at high schools and colleges across the U.S. may be coming from outside of the country.
Federal agents believe a recent spate of threats and false reports of shooters at high schools and colleges across the U.S. may be coming from outside of the country.
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan on hold following appeals court decision
President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers lost another battle in court on Monday when a federal appeals court panel agreed to a preliminary injunction halting the program while an appeal plays out.
President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers lost another battle in court on Monday when a federal appeals court panel agreed to a preliminary injunction halting the program while an appeal plays out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.