Virginia schools discuss plan for fall classes

School districts around the D.C. region continue to make plans for what classes will look like in the fall.

Graduation ceremonies draw thousands despite COVID-19 pandemic fears

Schools are taking precautions to avoid further spread of the COVID-19 virus but the numbers who plan to attend graduations is still daunting.

Fairfax County Public Schools outlines possible scenarios for school in the fall

Fairfax County Schools has presented its board with several scenarios for reopening in the fall, including a possible mixture of in-person socially distant learning and virtual lessons.

Student loans and coronavirus: Top 5 questions

How will coronavirus affect your educational debt? Read on to find out what you need to know about student loans and coronavirus.

Tennessee dad builds stage in front yard so daughter can have graduation ceremony

Xavier University's cancellation of its graduation ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic didn't stop one Tennessee senior from walking across the stage.

Hundreds per hour being spent on investigation into Prince William County Schools superintendent

Taxpayer dollars — hundreds an hour — are being spent on an investigation looking into Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve Walts' private messages he reportedly sent to students after hours. The school district hired an outside firm to investigate the communication between Walts and students via Twitter’s direct messages.

How to choose a college during the coronavirus crisis

What to do when deciding on colleges and you can’t visit the campus due to coronavirus closures.

Montgomery County could make LGBTQ history with Tuesday Board of Education vote

On Tuesday, the Montgomery County’s Board of Education, among other actions, is expected to vote on whether to add an intensive LGBTQ history course, that some advocates believe could be the first of its kind not only for Montgomery County – but also the state and country.  

Prince William County Schools superintendent under investigation over private messages with students

Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Steven Walts is defending himself against accusations he had inappropriate conversations with students via direct message on Twitter.

Education experts say schools will operate differently next year

The days of hundreds of students piling into school buildings first thing in the morning is over—well, at least for now. Joshua Starr, a former superintendent for Montgomery County and current CEO of PDK International, an education consulting firm, says COVID-19 will dramatically change how students attend school in the upcoming school year.

Coronavirus affects college financial aid — here’s how

Coronavirus could affect your ability to pay for college. Most students will qualify for the same financial aid, or more, though – and the government is offering help to borrowers with federal student debt.