Newport News elementary school shooting: Teacher shot by 6-year-old identified as parents demand action
A 6-year-old first-grader at an elementary school in Newport News, Virginia, shot a teacher on Friday afternoon during an altercation in a classroom, authorities said, leaving her with "life-threatening" injuries and renewing calls from parent's for greater classroom safety and oversight.
A 6-year-old first-grader at an elementary school in Newport News, Virginia, shot a teacher on Friday afternoon during an altercation in a classroom, authorities said, leaving her with "life-threatening" injuries and renewing calls from parent's for greater classroom safety and oversight.
LCPS sexual assaults probe: Trial date set for spokesman; Ex-superintendent files motion to dismiss charges
Suspended Loudoun County Public Schools spokesperson Wayde Byard appeared in court Thursday after being indicted following an investigation into the school system's response to two sexual assaults committed by a student in 2021, as the county's former Superintendent Scott Ziegler is filing a motion to dismiss charges against him.
Suspended Loudoun County Public Schools spokesperson Wayde Byard appeared in court Thursday after being indicted following an investigation into the school system's response to two sexual assaults committed by a student in 2021, as the county's former Superintendent Scott Ziegler is filing a motion to dismiss charges against him.
Student who brought gun to Anne Arundel County middle school won’t be charged
A 12-year-old student who brought a gun to school in Anne Arundel County on Thursday will not face charges because of his age.
A 12-year-old student who brought a gun to school in Anne Arundel County on Thursday will not face charges because of his age.
Fairfax County daycare provider faces charges after allegedly taping 18-month-old to chair: police
Authorities in Fairfax County say a daycare provider is facing charges after she allegedly taped am 18-month-old child to a chair at a school in Herndon.
Authorities in Fairfax County say a daycare provider is facing charges after she allegedly taped am 18-month-old child to a chair at a school in Herndon.
Prince George's County Schools CEO Monica Goldson announces retirement plans
Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) will be looking for a new chief executive officer starting next school year. On Thursday, current CEO Dr. Monica Goldson announced she plans to retire from PGCPS at the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.
Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) will be looking for a new chief executive officer starting next school year. On Thursday, current CEO Dr. Monica Goldson announced she plans to retire from PGCPS at the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.
Overcrowding leads to new boundary lines for Prince William County schools
Seven Prince William County public schools will have their lines redrawn, impacting around a thousand kids.
Seven Prince William County public schools will have their lines redrawn, impacting around a thousand kids.
Special needs student's alleged abuser charged in Fairfax Co.
A Fairfax County Public Schools instructional assistant who police believe assaulted a special needs student has turned herself in.
A Fairfax County Public Schools instructional assistant who police believe assaulted a special needs student has turned herself in.
'Varsity Blues' mastermind sentenced to 3.5 years for college admissions scandal
The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scheme that ensnared celebrities, prominent businesspeople and other parents has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.
The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scheme that ensnared celebrities, prominent businesspeople and other parents has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.
UMD wins Duke's Mayo Bowl; Locksley gets mayonnaise bath
Maryland coach Mike Locksley said a good coach always has a game plan.
Maryland coach Mike Locksley said a good coach always has a game plan.
Parents want Thomas Jefferson High School leaders fired over awards controversy
Parents rallied outside Fairfax County Public Schools headquarters Friday afternoon, calling for leaders at one of the nation's top-ranked high schools to be fired.
Parents rallied outside Fairfax County Public Schools headquarters Friday afternoon, calling for leaders at one of the nation's top-ranked high schools to be fired.
Top-ranked Virginia high school accused of depriving students of merit awards
Thomas Jefferson High School, one of the top high schools in Northern Virginia, deprived students of the national merit recognition they earned, according to a parent whose son was affected.
Thomas Jefferson High School, one of the top high schools in Northern Virginia, deprived students of the national merit recognition they earned, according to a parent whose son was affected.
DCPS requires negative COVID-19 test for students to return after winter break
Officials at D.C. Public Schools are reminding parents not to send their children back to class after the holidays if they are sick.
Officials at D.C. Public Schools are reminding parents not to send their children back to class after the holidays if they are sick.
Duke Ellington School of the Arts student, parents rally over DC Public Schools takeover
Parents and students at Duke Ellington School of the Arts are rallying against a planned takeover by D.C. Public Schools that could change the way students are taught.
Parents and students at Duke Ellington School of the Arts are rallying against a planned takeover by D.C. Public Schools that could change the way students are taught.
Substitute teacher told racist, derogatory jokes to students at Charles Co. high school: officials
Officials are investigating after a substitute teacher allegedly made racially discriminatory and derogatory jokes to students at a high school in Charles County.
Officials are investigating after a substitute teacher allegedly made racially discriminatory and derogatory jokes to students at a high school in Charles County.
Officials repair second water main break in weeks along Clopper Road in Montgomery County
A water main break in Montgomery County on Friday morning that caused delays and prompted several school closures has been repaired.
A water main break in Montgomery County on Friday morning that caused delays and prompted several school closures has been repaired.
Parents of slain UVA football player call for stricter gun laws
The parents of D’Sean Perry, the UVA football player killed in a shooting last month called Thursday for stricter gun laws and more mental health support to prevent future gun deaths.
The parents of D’Sean Perry, the UVA football player killed in a shooting last month called Thursday for stricter gun laws and more mental health support to prevent future gun deaths.
Loudoun County parents group makes recommendations for school board amid grand jury report
Parents in Loudoun County are making their own recommendations for the school board amid a grand jury report and indictment following two sexual assaults at county schools.
Parents in Loudoun County are making their own recommendations for the school board amid a grand jury report and indictment following two sexual assaults at county schools.
LCPS board meets in the wake of special grand jury report
Parents showed up in numbers at Tuesday night's Loudoun County school board meeting, the first scheduled since the release of a scathing special grand jury report.
Parents showed up in numbers at Tuesday night's Loudoun County school board meeting, the first scheduled since the release of a scathing special grand jury report.
2 indicted LCPS officials appear in court
Former Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Ziegler and suspended longtime spokesman Wayde Byard made their first court appearances in Leesburg Tuesday.
Former Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Ziegler and suspended longtime spokesman Wayde Byard made their first court appearances in Leesburg Tuesday.
Loudoun County school officials indicted amid student sexual assault investigation
Two Loudoun County Public School officials have been indicted by a special grand jury investigating the mishandling of multiple sexual assaults in Loudoun County high schools as fallout on how the district handled two sexual assaults by the same student continues.
Two Loudoun County Public School officials have been indicted by a special grand jury investigating the mishandling of multiple sexual assaults in Loudoun County high schools as fallout on how the district handled two sexual assaults by the same student continues.