Virtual town hall Wednesday to address St. Charles High School gun incidents
A virtual town hall is scheduled for Wednesday night following two serious gun incidents at St. Charles High School last week.
A virtual town hall is scheduled for Wednesday night following two serious gun incidents at St. Charles High School last week.
Transgender policy at elite women’s college spurs Education Dept. investigation
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
Best cities for new college grads in 2026, based on payroll data
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
National Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 deals and discounts
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.
2026 commencement speeches: See which celebrities are taking the stage
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
Officials find guns, 3D printer at students' home after weapons brought to to St. Charles High
Charles County officials say they have uncovered a cache of guns and equipment used to make them at the homes of two teenage students accused of bringing loaded guns to school this week.
Charles County officials say they have uncovered a cache of guns and equipment used to make them at the homes of two teenage students accused of bringing loaded guns to school this week.
New Fairfax County high school boundary map sparks frustration
Fairfax County parents are facing another round of school boundary changes just months after the district’s first major overhaul in 40 years.
Fairfax County parents are facing another round of school boundary changes just months after the district’s first major overhaul in 40 years.
Loudoun County schools consider year-round academic calendar
A Loudoun County Public Schools proposal would eliminate the traditional summer vacation starting during the
A Loudoun County Public Schools proposal would eliminate the traditional summer vacation starting during the
McMahon faces tough questions from senators over education cuts and civil rights
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
Families file appeal over Wootton High closure decision
More than 300 Montgomery County families have filed an appeal with the Maryland State Board of Education over Montgomery County Public Schools' decision to relocate students from Wootton High School.
More than 300 Montgomery County families have filed an appeal with the Maryland State Board of Education over Montgomery County Public Schools' decision to relocate students from Wootton High School.
These are the best entry-level jobs in 2026, data suggests
WalletHub ranked the best entry-level jobs based on opportunity, growth potential, and job safety.
WalletHub ranked the best entry-level jobs based on opportunity, growth potential, and job safety.
College grads enter tough hiring market: Some tips to help with the job hunt
As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.
As graduates enter a challenging job market marked by rising unemployment and experience gaps, experts suggest building resilience and leveraging AI tools to help navigate the transition into the real world.
American Library Association’s challenged books list: The 11 titles targeted the most in 2025 for removal
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.
Prince William County leaders to vote on school funding plan that could leave $31M gap
The budget fight is heating up in Prince William County, where school leaders and county officials are at odds ahead of a final vote on Tuesday night.
The budget fight is heating up in Prince William County, where school leaders and county officials are at odds ahead of a final vote on Tuesday night.
Texas public schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Ten Commandments can remain in Texas public school classrooms.
DC named the best big city for new graduates: Here's why
A recent study revealed the best place in the United States for recent college graduates, and Washington D.C. was ranked No. 1 for big cities thanks to its strong starting salaries, career opportunities and work-life balance.
A recent study revealed the best place in the United States for recent college graduates, and Washington D.C. was ranked No. 1 for big cities thanks to its strong starting salaries, career opportunities and work-life balance.
Budget fight could cost Prince William schools $31M
A budget dispute is intensifying in Prince William County just days before a final vote, with school leaders warning a proposed change could leave them with more than $31 million less than expected.
A budget dispute is intensifying in Prince William County just days before a final vote, with school leaders warning a proposed change could leave them with more than $31 million less than expected.
30,000 student loan borrowers expected to receive discharges as the final deadline passes
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
The Department of Education missed a critical deadline, a move that legally requires the federal agency to discharge student loans for thousands of borrowers.
Parents file emergency motion to stop Wootton High School conversion, student relocation
New pressure is building as a community continues its fight to try and stop Montgomery County Public Schools’ plan to close Wootton High School and relocate students to Crown High School in Gaithersburg.
New pressure is building as a community continues its fight to try and stop Montgomery County Public Schools’ plan to close Wootton High School and relocate students to Crown High School in Gaithersburg.
Alexandria City Public School consider updates to SRO agreement
Alexandria City Public Schools is revising its agreement with police as the debate over school resource officers continues in Virginia.
Alexandria City Public Schools is revising its agreement with police as the debate over school resource officers continues in Virginia.