Dartmouth provost resigns after AI detector flags his writing

Dartmouth College Provost Santiago Schnell has resigned after a faculty committee found that he used artificial intelligence to meaningfully alter his writing and was not forthcoming about his use of the technology.

Loudoun County Public Schools institutes strategic hiring pause due to drop in enrollment

Loudoun County Public Schools is implementing a strategic pause on hiring amid declining district enrollment, raising questions about how staffing changes could impact schools and students.

Prince George's County elementary school closes as illness sickens dozens; here's what to know

An elementary school in Prince George’s County has closed for the remainder of the week after an illness outbreak sickened dozens of students and staff members with flu- and gastroenteritis-like symptoms, school officials announced.

Trump administration ends legal battle to overhaul student loan forgiveness program

President Donald Trump’s administration dropped a pair of appeals this week involving a planned overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which was designed to forgive loans for qualifying public service workers after 10 years’ worth of payments. 

Former head of DC preschool agrees to plea deal for attempted receipt of child porn

The former head of a private preschool in Washington, D.C., agreed to plead guilty to attempted receipt of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District.

14-year-old girl arrested for alleged assault on DC school resource officer

A 14-year-old girl is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a school resource officer at a Northwest D.C. high school, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

Best college towns in America: See which cities top the list

With college costs soaring, choosing where to study can be just as important as choosing a school. A new ranking reveals which U.S. cities are the best college towns.

Supreme Court to hear case on race in Maryland middle school admissions

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a case about the role race plays in middle school admissions, three years after a majority on the high court struck down affirmative action in college.

Montgomery County high school principal placed on leave; reason unclear

The principal of Northwest High School in Germantown has been placed on leave, according to a notice sent to families by Montgomery County Public Schools.

Loudoun County School Board moves to limit out-of-zone student transfers

Loudoun County Public Schools is taking action to end a decades-old student transfer policy with roots in racial discrimination, though board members remain divided on how to implement the new rules.

Loudoun County School Board tightens decades-old out-of-zone transfer policy

The Loudoun County School Board met to decide the future of a decades-old policy that allows students to attend schools outside their assigned attendance zones.

DMV school districts address declining enrollment as closures, staff cuts loom for some

School districts across the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area are dealing with declining student enrollment while offering few details to parents and students about what lies ahead.

These colleges rank as the best in the US in 2027, data shows

A new ranking reveals which colleges and universities may offer students the strongest combination of academic quality, campus experience and long-term financial value.

Moms for Liberty unleashes AI watchdog on 13,000 school districts to flag controversial policies before votes

Moms for Liberty is deploying artificial intelligence to monitor school board agendas across more than 13,000 school districts nationwide, giving parents advance warning about controversial policies before local officials vote on them, Fox News Digital has learned.

Students sue Missouri, claiming decades of unequal funding at HBCU

A group of current and former Lincoln University students filed a lawsuit against the state of Missouri, alleging decades of systemic underfunding at the historically Black institution.

Trump administration proposes $70K fee to allow international students to work in US, reduce fraud

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposed a $70,000 fee Wednesday for international students who want to work in the United States, a plan it says should "make it easier for American citizens to compete in the job market."

Trump administration announces $174 million investment in HBCUs

The U.S. Department of Education announced more than $174 million in one-time additional funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Student loan borrowers have more time to cut their interest rate

Student loan borrowers currently making payments have a little more time to temporarily cut their interest rates. The federal government extended the deadline for them to shave a full percentage point off their interest rate by making their payments automatically.