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.
More than half of Stafford High students absent after antisemitic graffiti
More than half of students at Stafford High School were absent Wednesday following concerns over antisemitic and threatening graffiti discovered in student bathrooms earlier this month.
More than half of students at Stafford High School were absent Wednesday following concerns over antisemitic and threatening graffiti discovered in student bathrooms earlier this month.
Staff altercation at Sousa Middle School leads to simple assault charge
A staff incident at Sousa Middle School prompted a schoolwide response after the altercation was witnessed by students, leading to a simple assault charge against a 44-year-old Northeast Washington woman.
A staff incident at Sousa Middle School prompted a schoolwide response after the altercation was witnessed by students, leading to a simple assault charge against a 44-year-old Northeast Washington woman.
Education Department probes alleged bathroom recordings in Loudoun schools
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Loudoun County Public Schools after reports a student secretly recorded dozens of underage students in school bathroom stalls over three years.
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Loudoun County Public Schools after reports a student secretly recorded dozens of underage students in school bathroom stalls over three years.
25 states file lawsuit over student loan caps for nursing and healthcare degrees
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
A group of 25 states and Washington, D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new graduate student loan limits.
Sky-high diesel costs have school districts scrambling to keep buses running
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
Montgomery County approves $143M increase to school budget, cuts still possible
The Montgomery County Council approved a major increase to the Montgomery County Public Schools budget on Friday, but labor officials say it isn't enough, and that some will lose their jobs.
The Montgomery County Council approved a major increase to the Montgomery County Public Schools budget on Friday, but labor officials say it isn't enough, and that some will lose their jobs.
72-year-old grandmother graduates from George Mason University
At 72 years old, Irma Garcia is graduating from George Mason University with a bachelor's degree decades after first putting her education on hold to raise her family.
At 72 years old, Irma Garcia is graduating from George Mason University with a bachelor's degree decades after first putting her education on hold to raise her family.
B-CC athletic director’s message about baseball team sparks controversy
A private message from a school official that surfaced publicly is drawing controversy at a Montgomery County high school.
A private message from a school official that surfaced publicly is drawing controversy at a Montgomery County high school.
FCPS budget hearing focuses on closing $28 million gap
Fairfax County Public Schools is working to close a $28 million budget gap for the next fiscal year.
Fairfax County Public Schools is working to close a $28 million budget gap for the next fiscal year.
Senior Assassin game prompts safety warning from Maryland law enforcement
A Maryland law enforcement agency is urging high school seniors to think twice about playing "Senior Assassin," a popular end‑of‑year elimination game that can lead to dangerous situations.
A Maryland law enforcement agency is urging high school seniors to think twice about playing "Senior Assassin," a popular end‑of‑year elimination game that can lead to dangerous situations.
Montgomery County faces $150 million budget shortfall, hundreds of school jobs at risk
Montgomery County Public Schools could see significant staffing cuts as county leaders work to close a $150 million budget gap.
Montgomery County Public Schools could see significant staffing cuts as county leaders work to close a $150 million budget gap.
Investigation underway into alleged high school bathroom recording in Loudoun County
In Loudoun County, the Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations of unlawful recording involving students at Freedom High School.
In Loudoun County, the Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations of unlawful recording involving students at Freedom High School.
Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
School lockdowns lifted in Arlington after phone threats, police say
A middle school and an elementary school in Arlington were briefly placed on lockdown Friday after they received telephone threats, authorities said.
A middle school and an elementary school in Arlington were briefly placed on lockdown Friday after they received telephone threats, authorities said.
Canvas outage impacts thousands of schools, universities: Hacker group reportedly takes credit
The outage comes just days after Canvas' parent company Instructure reported a "cybersecurity threat perpetrated by a criminal threat actor" and as many universities are in the middle of finals season.
The outage comes just days after Canvas' parent company Instructure reported a "cybersecurity threat perpetrated by a criminal threat actor" and as many universities are in the middle of finals season.
Racist, threatening graffiti found at Stafford High School under investigation, principal says
School officials are investigating after racially insensitive and threatening graffiti was discovered in a student bathroom at Stafford High School earlier this week.
School officials are investigating after racially insensitive and threatening graffiti was discovered in a student bathroom at Stafford High School earlier this week.
OSSE testing new school bus tracker
The District of Columbia’s education department is testing a new bus tracking app designed to help thousands of special needs parents and students across the nation’s capital.
The District of Columbia’s education department is testing a new bus tracking app designed to help thousands of special needs parents and students across the nation’s capital.