DC teaching aide on leave after allegedly sticking finger with hot sauce into an autistic student’s mouth
A J.C. Nalle Elementary teaching aide allegedly covered her finger with hot sauce, put it in a nonverbal autistic child’s mouth and reasoned to a witness that the student "deserved it," according to a police report.
A J.C. Nalle Elementary teaching aide allegedly covered her finger with hot sauce, put it in a nonverbal autistic child’s mouth and reasoned to a witness that the student "deserved it," according to a police report.
Frederick County special education aide accused of sexually abusing students at middle school
A special education aide is due in court Thursday after being accused of sexually abusing at least two students at a Frederick County middle school.
A special education aide is due in court Thursday after being accused of sexually abusing at least two students at a Frederick County middle school.
Flowers HS football coach suspended after ineligible player investigation, officials say
Charles Herbert Flowers High School’s varsity football team will forfeit multiple games and finish the season without its head coach after an investigation revealed an ineligible freshman played in varsity games, officials said.
Charles Herbert Flowers High School’s varsity football team will forfeit multiple games and finish the season without its head coach after an investigation revealed an ineligible freshman played in varsity games, officials said.
Montgomery County Public Schools face funding crisis, struggle to repair aging buildings
A dire warning in Montgomery County about the state of public school buildings as the superintendent says the district is running out of money.
A dire warning in Montgomery County about the state of public school buildings as the superintendent says the district is running out of money.
Weapon detection systems installed in Frederick County elementary schools
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) are installing weapon detection systems in nine schools this week.
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) are installing weapon detection systems in nine schools this week.
Trump administration may sell student loan debt. What it means for borrowers
Top Trump administration officials are exploring the possibility of selling some of the student debt portfolio, which covers millions of borrowers, to the private market.
Top Trump administration officials are exploring the possibility of selling some of the student debt portfolio, which covers millions of borrowers, to the private market.
Overcrowding prompts new school boundaries in Montgomery County
Parents in Montgomery County are grappling with the prospect of new school boundaries that could change where their children attend classes starting in 2027.
Parents in Montgomery County are grappling with the prospect of new school boundaries that could change where their children attend classes starting in 2027.
MCPS hosts sessions on boundary study ahead of high school reopening
Montgomery County Public Schools is holding a series of information sessions on the Woodward Boundary Study.
Montgomery County Public Schools is holding a series of information sessions on the Woodward Boundary Study.
Newsom threatens to yank funding from universities that comply with Trump demands
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.
Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.
Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
Alexandria officials debate DASH buses for high school students
Some Alexandria City Public School students may be one step closer to riding DASH buses to school.
Some Alexandria City Public School students may be one step closer to riding DASH buses to school.
DC high school students paid to learn in new pilot program
Some Washington, D.C., high school seniors will receive unconditional weekly cash transfers this fall as part of a study examining the impact on student wellness, financial confidence and academic engagement.
Some Washington, D.C., high school seniors will receive unconditional weekly cash transfers this fall as part of a study examining the impact on student wellness, financial confidence and academic engagement.
DOE probes FCPS schools following allegations of staff-arranged abortions
The US Dept. of Education is taking action following allegations that staff at a Fairfax County school arranged abortions for students without their parents’ permission.
The US Dept. of Education is taking action following allegations that staff at a Fairfax County school arranged abortions for students without their parents’ permission.
DC, Maryland sue Trump over order to remove 'gender ideology' from sex ed materials
Sixteen states and Washington, D.C., are suing the Trump administration over threats to withhold PREP grants.
Sixteen states and Washington, D.C., are suing the Trump administration over threats to withhold PREP grants.
Des Moines schools superintendent detained by ICE was principal in DC
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Mother speaks out about FCPS Title IX locker room complaint: FOX 5 Exclusive
A Fairfax County mother is speaking out about the school district’s bathroom and locker room policy, telling FOX 5 her daughter feels uncomfortable changing for gym class at West Springfield High School.
A Fairfax County mother is speaking out about the school district’s bathroom and locker room policy, telling FOX 5 her daughter feels uncomfortable changing for gym class at West Springfield High School.
Title IX complaint filed against Fairfax County Schools over locker room policy
Fairfax County Public Schools is facing a new Title IX complaint over its policy allowing transgender and gender-expansive students to use restrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity.
Fairfax County Public Schools is facing a new Title IX complaint over its policy allowing transgender and gender-expansive students to use restrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity.