These 5 states could tax student loan forgiveness
Student loan borrowers in Mississippi will have to pay taxes on loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.
Student loan borrowers in Mississippi will have to pay taxes on loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.
Bladensburg High School lockdown lifted after reports of student with 'prohibited item': police
A high school in Prince George's County was placed on lockdown Wednesday after reports that a student brought a prohibited item to school, authorities say.
A high school in Prince George's County was placed on lockdown Wednesday after reports that a student brought a prohibited item to school, authorities say.
DC area parents debate in private online groups over school dress codes for students
Crop tops, cut-off jean shorts and short skirts, are just a few concerns that some parents in the D.C. region are sounding off about on various private online groups.
Crop tops, cut-off jean shorts and short skirts, are just a few concerns that some parents in the D.C. region are sounding off about on various private online groups.
Reading, math scores for 9-year-old students fell sharply during pandemic, data show
The declines hit all regions of the U.S. and affected students of most races. But students of color saw some of the steepest decreases, according to the federal study.
The declines hit all regions of the U.S. and affected students of most races. But students of color saw some of the steepest decreases, according to the federal study.
Virginia judge dismisses lawsuit that attempted to deem books obscene for children
A Virginia judge dismissed a lawsuit that sought to classify two books as obscene for children and to restrict booksellers and libraries from distributing them to minors.
A Virginia judge dismissed a lawsuit that sought to classify two books as obscene for children and to restrict booksellers and libraries from distributing them to minors.
Trapper Keeper inventor E. Bryant Crutchfield dies at 85
“We rolled it out, and it was just like a rocket,” E. Bryant Crutchfield once said of his invention, the Trapper Keeper. Crutchfield died recently at 85, according to multiple reports.
“We rolled it out, and it was just like a rocket,” E. Bryant Crutchfield once said of his invention, the Trapper Keeper. Crutchfield died recently at 85, according to multiple reports.
Student loan forgiveness limited for many by US drug war's legacy
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
'No More Sagging' campaign offers free belts to high school students with sagging pants
The creators of the program have given away more than 30 belts to students at a South Carolina high school since the start of the school year.
The creators of the program have given away more than 30 belts to students at a South Carolina high school since the start of the school year.
DC students head back to class as new school year begins
Students in the District are heading back to class Monday as the new school year begins.
Students in the District are heading back to class Monday as the new school year begins.
Going Back-To-School with the FOX 5 DC family
As students in Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Washington, D.C. and many more head back to class today, we're taking a look at your Back-To-School photos - as well as our very own.
As students in Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Washington, D.C. and many more head back to class today, we're taking a look at your Back-To-School photos - as well as our very own.
Settlement reached over police encounter with 5-year-old who left elementary school in Silver Spring
A Montgomery County parent has settled a lawsuit over an incident involving a 5-year-old East Silver Spring Elementary school student from January 2020.
A Montgomery County parent has settled a lawsuit over an incident involving a 5-year-old East Silver Spring Elementary school student from January 2020.
Student arrested after threats to blow up high school, teacher's house in Frederick County
Authorities in Frederick County arrested a juvenile for making bomb threats against a high school and a teacher in Walkersville, Maryland.
Authorities in Frederick County arrested a juvenile for making bomb threats against a high school and a teacher in Walkersville, Maryland.
Satanic Temple hosts 'After School Satan Club' at Pennsylvania school
A Pennsylvania resident said that the After School Satan Club is a 'crazy' idea.
A Pennsylvania resident said that the After School Satan Club is a 'crazy' idea.
Student loan scams: How to protect yourself from loan forgiveness fraud
With new government aid comes new potential scammers — here's how you can protect yourself.
With new government aid comes new potential scammers — here's how you can protect yourself.
What kind of student loan do I have? Your student loan relief questions answered
On the surface, President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan sounds simple. But diving into the jargon of student loans? It's complicated.
On the surface, President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan sounds simple. But diving into the jargon of student loans? It's complicated.
Applications for student loan relief will be available early October, White House says
The timeline for processing the application should clear borrowers to see their amount forgiven before the interest pause expires on Dec. 31.
The timeline for processing the application should clear borrowers to see their amount forgiven before the interest pause expires on Dec. 31.
White House claps back at lawmakers who criticized student loan relief after PPP loans were forgiven
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
The six GOP lawmakers the White House targeted on Twitter are among the president’s most vocal critics.
Missouri school district brings back punishment by paddle
The Missouri school district said parents have to opt-in and that the new policy came as a result of parents wanting an alternative to suspension, according to reports.
The Missouri school district said parents have to opt-in and that the new policy came as a result of parents wanting an alternative to suspension, according to reports.
Parents express concerns over use of unlicensed teachers in Prince William County school
Parents in one Northern Virginia county are raising concerns about unlicensed teachers teaching students this school year.
Parents in one Northern Virginia county are raising concerns about unlicensed teachers teaching students this school year.
Virginia Attorney General urges Alexandria City Schools to hire more school resource officers
Virginia's top attorney is urging Alexandria City Schools to hire more school resource officers.
Virginia's top attorney is urging Alexandria City Schools to hire more school resource officers.