Judge denies FCPS request to delay ruling against new admissions policies at Thomas Jefferson High School
A federal judge has again ruled against a northern Virginia school system that he found guilty of discriminating against Asian American students when it overhauled its admissions policies at a highly selective high school.
A federal judge has again ruled against a northern Virginia school system that he found guilty of discriminating against Asian American students when it overhauled its admissions policies at a highly selective high school.
School superintendents warn Gov. Youngkin's policies could set Virginia education back 'many years'
A letter, written on behalf of every sitting superintendent in the Commonwealth of Virginia, was sent to Governor Glenn Youngkin Thursday demanding that he "terminate" his Critical Race Theory tipline and work more cohesively with the Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS).
A letter, written on behalf of every sitting superintendent in the Commonwealth of Virginia, was sent to Governor Glenn Youngkin Thursday demanding that he "terminate" his Critical Race Theory tipline and work more cohesively with the Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS).
Thomas Jefferson HS parents hold rally protesting discriminatory admissions policy
A group of Fairfax County parents and supporters rallied Thursday afternoon, calling out the school board over an admissions policy they say reduced the number of Asian-American students enrolled at the Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology.
A group of Fairfax County parents and supporters rallied Thursday afternoon, calling out the school board over an admissions policy they say reduced the number of Asian-American students enrolled at the Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology.
Frederick Co. middle schoolers face hate crime charges
Three eighth grade students are facing hate crimes charges after investigators say they posted online threats targeting Black students.
Three eighth grade students are facing hate crimes charges after investigators say they posted online threats targeting Black students.
Threats targeting Black students at Middletown Middle School made on social media
Threats specifically targeting Black students were made on social media Wednesday, causing the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) to respond to Middletown Middle School.
Threats specifically targeting Black students were made on social media Wednesday, causing the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) to respond to Middletown Middle School.
Biden administration considering another student loan payment pause extension
President Biden is still considering canceling student loans or extending the forbearance period, a White House spokesperson said on a recent podcast episode.
President Biden is still considering canceling student loans or extending the forbearance period, a White House spokesperson said on a recent podcast episode.
Fairfax County school shuts down social media account used to bully LGBTQIA+ students
Leaders of a Fairfax County school shut down a social media account they say was being used to bully and harass LGBTQIA+ students.
Leaders of a Fairfax County school shut down a social media account they say was being used to bully and harass LGBTQIA+ students.
Walt Whitman High School cancels 'Vike-A-Thon' dance after sexual assault allegations arise
An explosive article written by a Montgomery County high school student exposes serious allegations of harassment and sexual assault at an annual school dance in Bethesda.
An explosive article written by a Montgomery County high school student exposes serious allegations of harassment and sexual assault at an annual school dance in Bethesda.
Former University of Maryland employee indicted for allegedly stealing over $1 million
A former University of Maryland employee has been indicted in Prince George's County on two counts of theft.
A former University of Maryland employee has been indicted in Prince George's County on two counts of theft.
What is the 'Don't Say Gay' bill? What supporters, critics say about Florida's House Bill 1557
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
Florida House Bill 1557, a parental rights education bill dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, has become a subject of contention in the state.
100K student loan borrowers eligible for debt relief under new rules, Dept. of Education says
The U.S. Department of Education says they have identified 100,000 borrowers eligible for student loan debt cancellation under a new change made by the agency to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
The U.S. Department of Education says they have identified 100,000 borrowers eligible for student loan debt cancellation under a new change made by the agency to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Montgomery County Public Schools expected to vote on 'mask optional' policy
Montgomery County Public Schools is expected to vote on a 'mask optional' policy Tuesday.
Montgomery County Public Schools is expected to vote on a 'mask optional' policy Tuesday.
Sixth-grader builds Lego replica of teacher for appreciation week
11-year-old Landen spent four months and up to 10,000 Lego bricks to build a replica of his inspiring teacher.
11-year-old Landen spent four months and up to 10,000 Lego bricks to build a replica of his inspiring teacher.
Fort Belvoir Elementary makes masks optional
Fort Belvoir Elementary is now mask optional after updated guidance from the Department of Defense and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Fort Belvoir Elementary is now mask optional after updated guidance from the Department of Defense and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Parents concerned after brawl inside Friendly High School
Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) has been tight-lipped about a full-on brawl that took place inside Friendly High School last month.
Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) has been tight-lipped about a full-on brawl that took place inside Friendly High School last month.
Mask guidelines for schools in DC, Maryland and Virginia
Mask-wearing guidelines for school districts in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Mask-wearing guidelines for school districts in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Prince George's County Public Schools to move forward with alternative school consolidation
Prince George’s County Public Schools will move forward with a plan to consolidate the district’s five alternative schools, despite outcry and pleas to keep the schools in place.
Prince George’s County Public Schools will move forward with a plan to consolidate the district’s five alternative schools, despite outcry and pleas to keep the schools in place.
Low student engagement major source of teacher stress, survey finds
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Virginia House passes bill to require school resource officers at all public schools
A bill has passed the Virginia House that would require every public school to have at least one school resource officer.
A bill has passed the Virginia House that would require every public school to have at least one school resource officer.
Maryland Board of Education votes to rescind statewide school mask mandate
The Maryland State Board of Education has voted 12-2 to rescind the statewide school mask mandate as of March 1.
The Maryland State Board of Education has voted 12-2 to rescind the statewide school mask mandate as of March 1.