Trump administration ramps up dismantling Education Department by shifting duties
The Trump administration shifted key Education Department responsibilities to the Justice Department and Health and Human Services on Tuesday.
The Trump administration shifted key Education Department responsibilities to the Justice Department and Health and Human Services on Tuesday.
Bowser names Dr. Kim Jackson interim chancellor of DCPS
Dr. Kim Jackson has served with the district since 2012, including most recently as Chief of Elementary Schools. She will take over after current DCPS Chancellor Dr. Lewis Ferebee steps down later this week.
Dr. Kim Jackson has served with the district since 2012, including most recently as Chief of Elementary Schools. She will take over after current DCPS Chancellor Dr. Lewis Ferebee steps down later this week.
FCPS to vote on 3 motions involving AI technology
A major vote is expected Thursday in Fairfax County as the school board considers whether to edge out certain technology use across the school system.
A major vote is expected Thursday in Fairfax County as the school board considers whether to edge out certain technology use across the school system.
Loudoun schools superintendent questioned in Congress over alleged locker room incidents
LCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence faced scrutiny in Congress on Wednesday over student safety, parent transparency and the handling of alleged recordings in school locker rooms and bathrooms.
LCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence faced scrutiny in Congress on Wednesday over student safety, parent transparency and the handling of alleged recordings in school locker rooms and bathrooms.
American Revolution historian Gordon S. Wood dies at 92 after being struck by car
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Gordon Wood, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, authored dozens of books and was a longtime professor at Brown University.
Loudoun Co. fights Dominion Energy over proposed transmission lines near schools
A dispute is growing in Loudoun County, VA, over Dominion Energy’s proposed Golden-to-Mars transmission line, as residents and officials cite concerns about nearby schools and neighborhoods.
A dispute is growing in Loudoun County, VA, over Dominion Energy’s proposed Golden-to-Mars transmission line, as residents and officials cite concerns about nearby schools and neighborhoods.
FCPS teacher held without bond after allegedly groping student
A Langley High School math teacher is being held without bond after Fairfax County police say he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to newly released court documents.
A Langley High School math teacher is being held without bond after Fairfax County police say he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to newly released court documents.
Montgomery County adopts $3.72B school budget, eliminating hundreds of jobs
Hundreds of school positions will be eliminated under the final $3.72 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget adopted Thursday by the Montgomery County Board of Education.
Hundreds of school positions will be eliminated under the final $3.72 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget adopted Thursday by the Montgomery County Board of Education.
Tampa school zone catches 6,000 speeders in 2 days as city weighs $100 camera fines
Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones.
Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones.
FCC launches review of $3B school internet program over screen time concerns
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
Trump administration seeks federal grant oversight
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.
These states lead the nation in racial equality in education, study finds
A recent WalletHub study found that districts serving fewer Black and Hispanic students receive about $900 to $1,000 more per student on average, highlighting persistent racial disparities in education.
A recent WalletHub study found that districts serving fewer Black and Hispanic students receive about $900 to $1,000 more per student on average, highlighting persistent racial disparities in education.
Education Department abandons civil rights focus on Black students
The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.
The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.
MCPS to vote on final budget Thursday, with more than 400 jobs at risk
After weeks of backlash, the Montgomery County School Board is preparing to vote Thursday on a final budget that could eliminate hundreds of jobs.
After weeks of backlash, the Montgomery County School Board is preparing to vote Thursday on a final budget that could eliminate hundreds of jobs.
Shawn Joseph named Prince George’s County Public Schools superintendent
Prince George’s County Public Schools has named Dr. Shawn Joseph as its new superintendent after a months-long national search, giving him leadership of Maryland’s second-largest school district.
Prince George’s County Public Schools has named Dr. Shawn Joseph as its new superintendent after a months-long national search, giving him leadership of Maryland’s second-largest school district.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
MCPS offers up to $12K retirement incentive amid budget cuts: report
Maryland’s largest school district is facing significant budget cuts and is now encouraging some staff to retire.
Maryland’s largest school district is facing significant budget cuts and is now encouraging some staff to retire.
MCPS facing $36M funding gap after county approves budget
The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday approved a $7.9 billion county budget and adopted a progressive income tax measure, but the decision leaves Montgomery County Public Schools confronting a $36 million funding gap that could lead to significant staffing cuts.
The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday approved a $7.9 billion county budget and adopted a progressive income tax measure, but the decision leaves Montgomery County Public Schools confronting a $36 million funding gap that could lead to significant staffing cuts.
Georgia bus driver: 82-year-old retires after 50 years on the road
A Fayette County school bus driver is retiring this week after 50 years of safely transporting students.
A Fayette County school bus driver is retiring this week after 50 years of safely transporting students.
DCPS Chancellor Lewis Ferebee stepping down to accept CEO position
D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee is stepping down next month to become the next chief executive officer of an educational nonprofit.
D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Dr. Lewis D. Ferebee is stepping down next month to become the next chief executive officer of an educational nonprofit.