Teen with Down syndrome allowed to stay in school longer to graduate despite age
Emily Pennington, 18, desperately wanted to graduate with her class next year, but the school board wouldn’t take up her case until her parents and the community kept rallying behind her.
Emily Pennington, 18, desperately wanted to graduate with her class next year, but the school board wouldn’t take up her case until her parents and the community kept rallying behind her.
DC, Maryland schools requiring negative COVID-19 tests for students returning after spring break
School systems across Maryland and D.C. are requiring students to provide a negative COVID-19 test before they can return to class after spring break.
School systems across Maryland and D.C. are requiring students to provide a negative COVID-19 test before they can return to class after spring break.
Virginia Tech Mass Shooting: Campus community remembers victims 15 years later
15 years after a student fatally shot 32 people at Virginia Tech, the campus and community are gathering Saturday to honor the lives that were lost that day.
15 years after a student fatally shot 32 people at Virginia Tech, the campus and community are gathering Saturday to honor the lives that were lost that day.
Elementary school staff allegedly sexually assaulted four 8-year-old girls in Woodbridge, police say
A staff member at a Woodbridge elementary school has been charged with 4 counts of aggravated sexual assault and 4 counts of indecent liberties by a custodian.
A staff member at a Woodbridge elementary school has been charged with 4 counts of aggravated sexual assault and 4 counts of indecent liberties by a custodian.
Fairfax Co. School Board appoints new superintendent
The Fairfax County Public School Board announced its next superintendent Thursday night.
The Fairfax County Public School Board announced its next superintendent Thursday night.
Prince George's Co. Schools Ethics Panel resigns amid investigation
The entire ethics panel for Prince George’s County Public Schools has resigned effective Friday.
The entire ethics panel for Prince George’s County Public Schools has resigned effective Friday.
Howard University to move some classes to virtual learning due to COVID-19
Howard University has announced some classes will be held online due to a significant increase in COVID-19 positivity in the District.
Howard University has announced some classes will be held online due to a significant increase in COVID-19 positivity in the District.
Howard University president announces retirement
Howard University's president Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick is retiring.
Howard University's president Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick is retiring.
Group fighting controversial Virginia school admissions policy takes case to US Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Friday called for a response from a Virginia school system regarding a controversial admissions policy at a highly selective high school. This comes amid efforts by a coalition of parents to overturn the policy.
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Friday called for a response from a Virginia school system regarding a controversial admissions policy at a highly selective high school. This comes amid efforts by a coalition of parents to overturn the policy.
Walt Whitman HS student found with pellet gun at school: police
An air soft pellet gun was confiscated from a student at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland on Friday, according to police.
An air soft pellet gun was confiscated from a student at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland on Friday, according to police.
Student loan borrowers in default will receive 'fresh start' when forbearance ends: Education Department
Federal student loan borrowers who are in delinquency or default will be placed in good standing when payments resume in September, the Education Department announced.
Federal student loan borrowers who are in delinquency or default will be placed in good standing when payments resume in September, the Education Department announced.
University of Maryland temporarily housing Afghan refugees
The University of Maryland (UMD) is stepping in to help Afghan refugees, but the school's generosity is attracting mixed reactions from students.
The University of Maryland (UMD) is stepping in to help Afghan refugees, but the school's generosity is attracting mixed reactions from students.
Montgomery County schools released from lockdown after suspicious activity reported nearby
An emergency situation in Clarksburg, Maryland prompted several schools to lockdown Wednesday, according to authorities.
An emergency situation in Clarksburg, Maryland prompted several schools to lockdown Wednesday, according to authorities.
Student loan repayments: White House to extend pandemic pause through Aug. 31
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Court allows controversial school admissions policy in Virginia to continue pending appeal
A federal appeals court has granted a request from a northern Virginia school system to continue using a challenged admissions policy at a highly selective high school while it appeals a ruling that found the policy discriminates against Asian American students.
A federal appeals court has granted a request from a northern Virginia school system to continue using a challenged admissions policy at a highly selective high school while it appeals a ruling that found the policy discriminates against Asian American students.
Amid a rise in bad behavior, an Arlington middle school changes rules
Parents in Arlington are concerned after students were caught bringing weapons to a middle school and being inappropriate in the restrooms.
Parents in Arlington are concerned after students were caught bringing weapons to a middle school and being inappropriate in the restrooms.
Arlington Public Library takes a stand against banning books in schools
Arlington Public Library is taking a stand against banning books.
Arlington Public Library is taking a stand against banning books.
Free school lunch program launched during pandemic ending soon
A heads-up for parents: The program offering universal access to free school lunches is set to expire this summer.
A heads-up for parents: The program offering universal access to free school lunches is set to expire this summer.
Fairfax County Public Schools push to require recess for middle school students
There's a push in Fairfax County to make recess a universal requirement for middle school students.
There's a push in Fairfax County to make recess a universal requirement for middle school students.
Anti-racist survey for Montgomery County Public Schools draws mixed reviews
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is spending more than $450,000 to conduct an anti-racist audit survey.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is spending more than $450,000 to conduct an anti-racist audit survey.