Hispanic student enrollment declines in Virginia, Maryland amid immigration enforcement
Immigration enforcement across Virginia and Maryland is leading to a decline in Hispanic student enrollment, according to data from Maryland's Department of Education.
Immigration enforcement across Virginia and Maryland is leading to a decline in Hispanic student enrollment, according to data from Maryland's Department of Education.
Montgomery County Public Schools kick off first day of class
Teachers and staff welcomed students back to classrooms across Montgomery County as the new school year began Tuesday.
Teachers and staff welcomed students back to classrooms across Montgomery County as the new school year began Tuesday.
New school year begins for Prince George’s County students
Students returned to classrooms across Prince George’s County as the new school year began Tuesday.
Students returned to classrooms across Prince George’s County as the new school year began Tuesday.
MCPS leaders face questions over AI weapons screening contract
Questions are mounting against Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) leadership over a paper trail revealing that the superintendent quietly signed a contract for a pilot program to test AI weapons screening in high schools.
Questions are mounting against Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) leadership over a paper trail revealing that the superintendent quietly signed a contract for a pilot program to test AI weapons screening in high schools.
Police face backlash for using electric shock gloves in Nebraska schools
The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands.
The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands.
Montgomery County Public Schools faces $3 billion maintenance backlog amid aging infrastructure
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is facing a $3 billion maintenance backlog, according to data shared at a board meeting this week.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is facing a $3 billion maintenance backlog, according to data shared at a board meeting this week.
Ribbon cutting for new schools in Montgomery County
Just in time for Montgomery County Public Schools’ first day back next week, the district is celebrating the opening of multiple new school facilities.
Just in time for Montgomery County Public Schools’ first day back next week, the district is celebrating the opening of multiple new school facilities.
College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Fairfax County making safety enhancements for the upcoming school year
Fairfax County Public Schools begins its new school year on Monday, and the system is rolling out several added safety measures.
Fairfax County Public Schools begins its new school year on Monday, and the system is rolling out several added safety measures.
Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to China
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
Back to school safety: Protecting your child with tips from FBI, Red Cross
As summer winds down and the back-to-school season gears up, here's a guide to help your family navigate school year safely.
As summer winds down and the back-to-school season gears up, here's a guide to help your family navigate school year safely.
2026-2027 Best US High School Rankings: 2 DC-area schools make top 10
U.S. News & World Report has released its Best High Schools rankings for the 2026–2027 school year, and two schools in the D.C. region earned spots in the top ten.
U.S. News & World Report has released its Best High Schools rankings for the 2026–2027 school year, and two schools in the D.C. region earned spots in the top ten.
Colleges defend ‘content creator’ degree programs
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Jason Arday found dead after resigning amid plagiarism claims
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
Harvard wins dismissal of Trump administration lawsuit over alleged harassment of Jewish students
A federal judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and antisemitism on campus.
A federal judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and antisemitism on campus.
Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
Virginia students use AI to find new ways to detect Alzheimer’s
Three Virginia high school friends are using artificial intelligence to search for new ways to detect Alzheimer’s and their work is already drawing international attention.
Three Virginia high school friends are using artificial intelligence to search for new ways to detect Alzheimer’s and their work is already drawing international attention.
Alexandria police to refund, dismiss tickets after speed camera error
Jurisdictions across the region have been adding more school zone speed cameras to keep students safe, but Alexandria police are reversing several citations after discovering one camera issued tickets in error.
Jurisdictions across the region have been adding more school zone speed cameras to keep students safe, but Alexandria police are reversing several citations after discovering one camera issued tickets in error.
Arlington County adding more school zone speed cameras
Drivers in Northern Virginia are about to see more speed cameras in Arlington County as officials expand enforcement in additional school zones. The county says the added cameras will bring more $100 fines for violators.
Drivers in Northern Virginia are about to see more speed cameras in Arlington County as officials expand enforcement in additional school zones. The county says the added cameras will bring more $100 fines for violators.
These are the best community colleges in the US for 2026, data says
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis.