High school students learn surgical skills at California hospital

School officials in Sacramento said they hoped the experience would inspire the students to seek certain careers they may not have previously felt comfortable pursuing.

Congrats, grads! Here are some discounts, freebies offered for class of 2022

Congratulations to the class of 2022! In celebration, many food chains are offering deals and freebies, including a free box of a dozen doughnuts.

At least 135 teachers, aides charged with child sex crimes this year alone

At least 135 teachers and teachers’ aides have been arrested so far this year on child sex-related crimes in the U.S., ranging from child pornography to raping students.

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.