Police investigating indecent exposure incident at Rippon Middle School
Police are investigating an indecent exposure incident that occurred Monday morning at Rippon Middle School in Woodbridge.
Can my child bring their cell phone to school in DC this year?
The District of Columbia Public Schools say students are not permitted to use cell phones or personal electronic communication devices during the school day.
Youngkin orders investigation into allegations of school-funded abortions in Fairfax County
Governor Glenn Youngkin has directed the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation to launch a full criminal probe into allegations that Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) staff arranged for minors to receive abortions without parental consent and potentially used public funds to pay for them.
Ranking the best and worst community colleges in 2025
There are many things to consider when selecting a school like tuition costs and class offerings, and these community colleges earn high grades. See the list.
Trump orders universities to hand over college admissions data on race
President Donald Trump signed a directive requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in the admissions process, which follows a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
VA schools grapple with federal threats over transgender student bathroom policies
Prince William School District Board members met privately with district attorneys Thursday night amid pressure from the Department of Education to reverse its policy that allows transgender students to use the restroom consistent with their gender identity.
Report finds major flaws in MCPS background checks
Montgomery County Public Schools are under scrutiny following a new report that highlights serious flaws in the district’s employee background check system.
New report finds deficiencies with background check process at Montgomery County Public Schools
The Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released a report on Monday which states that Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) failed to correctly conduct background checks on employees who have access to students.
FCPS posts $140K bodyguard job to protect superintendent amid rising threats
Fairfax County Public Schools posted a job opening for an executive protection agent tasked with ensuring the personal safety and security of FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid.
Loudoun County School Board debates bathroom policy
The Loudoun County School Board held a closed-door meeting Monday morning to decide whether to challenge or comply with a federal demand to end its current bathroom policy for transgender and nonbinary students.
Student loan wage garnishment could start soon: Here's what you can do
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Student loan interest repayments resume Friday. Here's how much you could pay monthly
Millions of borrowers will begin seeing interest accrued on their student loans and here’s what you need to know.
Fairfax HS coaches accused of paying nearly $8K to recruit football player
Two coaches at Fairfax High School are on leave following allegations centering around football recruiting in Northern Virginia.
Student loan delinquency is increasing most in these states, study finds
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
Nysmith School faces new allegation of expelling bullied student
Another parent claims her child was expelled from the Nysmith School after he was the victim of bullying.
Back-to-school shopping: Labubu, Stanley, Gizmo Watch and more top 2025 lists
The school year is still weeks away, but back-to-school shopping is well underway, and everything from Labubus to Gizmo Watches are topping this year's trending list.
Montgomery County schools tighten cell phone rules for students
A stricter cell phone policy is coming to Montgomery County schools this year.
Department of Education suspends student loan forgiveness under IBR. What it means for borrowers
The Income-Based Repayment plan provides borrowers with a feasible option to repay their student loans, and here’s what you need to know.
Montgomery County Council to vote on 'missing middle' housing plan
The Montgomery County Council is set to vote Tuesday afternoon on a controversial housing proposal that could reshape development along major corridors and expand options for middle-income residents.
These are the best and worst states for education: Study
States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.