Possible changes ahead for Prince George's County School Board
After a summer of turmoil and ethical scandals, a big change could be coming for the Prince George's County Board of Education.
After a summer of turmoil and ethical scandals, a big change could be coming for the Prince George's County Board of Education.
Virginia Supreme Court dismisses challenge of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's school mask order
The Virginia Supreme Court has dismissed a parental challenge of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's executive order that aims to prevent public schools from implementing a mask mandate for students, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
The Virginia Supreme Court has dismissed a parental challenge of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's executive order that aims to prevent public schools from implementing a mask mandate for students, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Most Americans want student loan payment pause extended until 2023, poll shows
A January poll from Data for Progress found that 59% of Americans support extending the federal student loan payment suspension through the end of the year.
A January poll from Data for Progress found that 59% of Americans support extending the federal student loan payment suspension through the end of the year.
Arlington judge rules against Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's mask order
An Arlington judge has granted seven school districts in Virginia a temporary restraining order to keep their masking guidelines in place – despite Governor Glenn Youngkin's executive order.
An Arlington judge has granted seven school districts in Virginia a temporary restraining order to keep their masking guidelines in place – despite Governor Glenn Youngkin's executive order.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $133.5 million to education nonprofit
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated over $130 million to an education nonprofit that helps students at risk. The financial gift is the largest donation ever given to the organization.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated over $130 million to an education nonprofit that helps students at risk. The financial gift is the largest donation ever given to the organization.
Prince George's County students rally to save schools
Prince George’s County students fighting to save their school spoke out at a school board budget hearing Thursday night.
Prince George’s County students fighting to save their school spoke out at a school board budget hearing Thursday night.
Parents concerned with Montgomery County Public Schools' superintendent search
Montgomery County Public Schools says it will announce its new superintendent on Tuesday, Feb. 8, but tonight, some parents in the county are raising questions over transparency in the hiring process.
Montgomery County Public Schools says it will announce its new superintendent on Tuesday, Feb. 8, but tonight, some parents in the county are raising questions over transparency in the hiring process.
Principals investigate basketball game brawl at Churchill High School
Two Montgomery County high school principals are now working with the school system to identify any coaches, athletes, or fans involved in an alleged brawl that broke out at a Monday night varsity boy’s basketball game at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, MD.
Two Montgomery County high school principals are now working with the school system to identify any coaches, athletes, or fans involved in an alleged brawl that broke out at a Monday night varsity boy’s basketball game at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, MD.
2 officers shot and killed at Bridgewater College
A Virginia State police officer and a campus safety officer were shot and killed Tuesday on campus at Bridgewater College, according to police.
A Virginia State police officer and a campus safety officer were shot and killed Tuesday on campus at Bridgewater College, according to police.
Upset parents sue Loudoun County School Board for continuing mask requirement
Three Virginia parents have filed a lawsuit against the Loudoun County School Board for ignoring Governor Glenn Youngkin's new mask policy.
Three Virginia parents have filed a lawsuit against the Loudoun County School Board for ignoring Governor Glenn Youngkin's new mask policy.
Loudoun County students to face suspension if masks aren't worn
Loudoun County Public School students are facing suspension if they show up to school without a mask.
Loudoun County Public School students are facing suspension if they show up to school without a mask.
Virginia state universities should limit COVID-19 vaccine mandate, new attorney general says
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has issued his first opinion saying Virginia state universities cannot mandate the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for enrollment or in-person attendance.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has issued his first opinion saying Virginia state universities cannot mandate the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for enrollment or in-person attendance.
Parents against masks hold rally outside Loudoun County school board meeting
A group of parents rallied outside the Loudoun County Public Schools headquarters ahead of Tuesday night's school board meeting.
A group of parents rallied outside the Loudoun County Public Schools headquarters ahead of Tuesday night's school board meeting.
7 Virginia school boards file lawsuit challenging Gov. Youngkin’s updated school mask order
Several school boards in Virginia have filed a joint lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Governor Glenn Youngkin's updated school mask order.
Several school boards in Virginia have filed a joint lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Governor Glenn Youngkin's updated school mask order.
Virginia parent arrested after threatening school board with armed response over mask mandate
The Luray Police Department has charged Amelia Ruffner King with a violation of the Code of Virginia: Oral Threat While on School Property.
The Luray Police Department has charged Amelia Ruffner King with a violation of the Code of Virginia: Oral Threat While on School Property.
School districts raise pay for substitute teachers to address shortage
This month alone, three different school districts – Howard County, Montgomery County, and DC Public Schools – all increased their substitute teacher pay as school districts across the region compete for these employees.
This month alone, three different school districts – Howard County, Montgomery County, and DC Public Schools – all increased their substitute teacher pay as school districts across the region compete for these employees.
Loudoun County school board responds to recent sexual assault sentencing
The Loudoun County school board is responding after a teenager charged with sexual assaults at two different high schools in the county was found guilty this week.
The Loudoun County school board is responding after a teenager charged with sexual assaults at two different high schools in the county was found guilty this week.
US students hold walkouts amid omicron surge, calling for more stringent measures
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
Navient cancels $1.7 billion in student loans following settlement
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
Montgomery Co. Public Schools teacher’s union votes no confidence; council holding emergency session
The Montgomery County Education Association, which represents thousands of Montgomery County Public School teachers, announced on Thursday that out of nearly 7,000 members voting in a day, around 94% voted “no confidence” in both the Montgomery County School Board and Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight.
The Montgomery County Education Association, which represents thousands of Montgomery County Public School teachers, announced on Thursday that out of nearly 7,000 members voting in a day, around 94% voted “no confidence” in both the Montgomery County School Board and Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight.