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.
University of Richmond to rename 6 buildings named after slaveowners, white supremacists
The University of Richmond has announced the removal of several former slave owners' names from six campus buildings.
The University of Richmond has announced the removal of several former slave owners' names from six campus buildings.
Arlington Public School officials express concern over rise in student violence and inappropriate behavior
Violence and inappropriate behavior is concerning parents and staff in one northern Virginia school district. Arlington Public Schools says they are seeing an increase in fights, violence, and inappropriate behavior with kids.
Violence and inappropriate behavior is concerning parents and staff in one northern Virginia school district. Arlington Public Schools says they are seeing an increase in fights, violence, and inappropriate behavior with kids.
Virginia bill would give parents the power to ban ‘sexually explicit’ content in child’s education
A bill, expected to be signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin, would let parents review curricula that could be considered sexually explicit.
A bill, expected to be signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin, would let parents review curricula that could be considered sexually explicit.
Alexandria School Board to hold debate over use of School Resource Officers
The Alexandria School Board will meet Thursday to discuss the next phase of it’s School Resource Officer program.
The Alexandria School Board will meet Thursday to discuss the next phase of it’s School Resource Officer program.
Prince George's County police receive report of alleged sexual assault involving high school students
A Prince George's County high school is investigating after police received a report of an alleged sexual assault that occurred last year involving two students.
A Prince George's County high school is investigating after police received a report of an alleged sexual assault that occurred last year involving two students.
Frederick Co. parents, students focus on solutions after hate crime arrests
Students and parents say the arrest of three students on hate crime charges last week is bringing to light a broader problem of racism in Frederick County Public Schools.
Students and parents say the arrest of three students on hate crime charges last week is bringing to light a broader problem of racism in Frederick County Public Schools.
DC Public Schools make masks optional
Beginning Wednesday, March 16, masks will be optional for students, staff, and visitors in D.C. Public Schools.
Beginning Wednesday, March 16, masks will be optional for students, staff, and visitors in D.C. Public Schools.
Student surprised with scholarship to George Washington University; 9 others awarded full rides
The college path for 10 D.C. high school seniors got a bit clearer after they were offered full scholarships to George Washington University.
The college path for 10 D.C. high school seniors got a bit clearer after they were offered full scholarships to George Washington University.
US public schools to stop serving free meals to all students once pandemic waiver expires
Public schools have been serving all students free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that is likely coming to an end this summer after federal funding was not extended.
Public schools have been serving all students free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that is likely coming to an end this summer after federal funding was not extended.
More electric buses coming to Fairfax County schools
Schools in Fairfax County are getting the opportunity to provide more of a greener future for students.
Schools in Fairfax County are getting the opportunity to provide more of a greener future for students.