Parents in Montgomery County upset unvaccinated students being forced to quarantine

Multiple parents whose children were quarantined feel the school system is unfairly targeting unvaccinated students when those who are vaccinated can also test positive.

Mother of murdered Northwest High School student speaks out

The suspect arrested and charged with first-degree murder in Jai’lyn’s homicide is another Northwest High School student.

Student stabbed near Gaithersburg High School, police say

Two Gaithersburg High School students were involved in a stabbing just before classes ended on Wednesday.

Changes coming to Montgomery County school lunch debt policy

The Montgomery County Board of Education is set to vote on a policy that would change the way it handles student lunch debt and would halt a controversial proposed penalty for non-payment.

Stafford County parents upset over rezoning boundaries

In the fall, students in the Park Ridge neighborhood in Stafford will pass their current elementary school to attend another one.

Nearly 50 Virginia schools held walkouts in support of abortion access

More than 44 Virginia schools and James Madison University participated in a Statewide Student Day of Action for Abortion Access on Monday, holding walkouts in support of federal and state measures that will codify Roe v. Wade, including the certification of the Equal Rights Amendment in the Constitution.

Resignations, retirements rise among Montgomery County teachers

During Teacher Appreciation Week, the head of Montgomery County’s Teacher’s Union waived a red flag, arguing the county’s educators still need more love from the school district.

Education Department cancels $6.8B in student loans for over 113K in public service

The Education Department said it has canceled $6.8 billion in student debt for more than 113,000 borrowers working in public service jobs, such as teaching, the military or nonprofits.

Teacher Appreciation Week 2022: Freebies and deals offered for educators

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-May 6, 2022, a special week dedicated to honoring those who lend their passion and skills to educating America’s children.

New Virginia law aims to improve school emergency response

Every second counts for first responders when it comes to saving lives and now a new Virginia law aims to help those heroes navigate better as they respond to emergencies at schools. 

Harvard atones for university's ties to slavery, pledges $100M to research

Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.