MCPS responds to parents’ restorative justice concerns

MCPS addressed concerns over its restorative justice approach Wednesday as the school system is now evaluating whether the practices are actually working in accordance with state guidelines.

Gov. Moore helps UMD celebrate naming of Thurgood Marshall Hall

On the last day of Black History Month, Maryland Governor Wes Moore joined students, staff, and alumni at the University of Maryland as they celebrated the new name of the School of Public Policy building.

Supreme Court weighs President Biden’s student debt relief plan worth billions

The Supreme Court is taking up a partisan legal fight over President Joe Biden's plan to wipe away or reduce student loans held by millions of Americans.

Iran rattled over suspected poisoning of hundreds of schoolgirls

Officials in Iran's theocracy initially dismissed these incidents, but now describe them as intentional attacks involving some 30 schools identified in local media reports.

American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?

A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.

Anne Arundel County encourages public to get involved in community outreach program #BePresent

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is inviting the public to take part in their #BePresent initiative which aims to enhance relationships with the community and help make school operations safer.

Student loan forgiveness plan to go before Supreme Court: The arguments explained

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.

White student sues Howard University for $2 million over racial discrimination

A White student at Howard University’s law school is suing the institution for racial discrimination, alleging the school created a "hostile education environment."

Former Spotsylvania School Board Chair charged with forging a public record

The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation has charged Spotsylvania County School Board member and former Board Chair Kirk Twigg. 

Marymount University votes to cut 10 liberal arts degree programs

Marymount University in Northern Virginia officially voted to cut several liberal arts related majors and programs, including mathematics, English and economics, over a lack of demand from students.

Gov. Youngkin faces pushback over 'AP African American Studies' review

The leader of Loudoun County’s NAACP says she has "great concerns" over Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin's order to have Virginia's education secretary review the college board's "Advanced Placement African American Studies."

Wakefield High School offers solutions to parents' security, substance abuse concerns

Tuesday night's meeting inside the auditorium of Wakefield High School was the first official gathering hosted by administrators after the recent safety events.

Bogus nursing school issued 8,000 fake degrees, feds say

According to court documents, the schools issued nearly 8,000 fake nursing degrees to customers who paid around $17,000. Some people who say they took classes are losing their degrees.