What happens to student loan payments if the Department of Education is eliminated?
The future of the Department of Education remains uncertain and here’s what it could mean for student loan borrowers.
President Trump expresses interest in dismantling the Department of Education
President Donald Trump's interest in dismantling the Department of Education could come sooner rather than later. What does this mean?
Montgomery County Public Schools request 52 additional security guards amid safety concerns
Montgomery County Public Schools is requesting 52 additional security guards - the measures to increase security were discussed at a Tuesday meeting as Bethesda Chevy-Chase parents sounded off again on serious school safety concerns.
UVA stabbing victim in critical condition, suspect in custody: police
Students and staff at the University of Virginia were asked to shelter in place Thursday evening after a stabbing was reported on campus.
Virginia high school students accused of selling magic mushroom candy bars
Two 17-year-old students at Hylton High School are facing charges after allegedly distributing candy bars laced with psilocybin mushrooms on school grounds, authorities said.
Student arrested for bringing gun to Thomas Edison High School
A 16-year-old student at Edison High School was arrested Thursday morning after a firearm was reported on school property.
School board meeting held after VA high school AD accused of sending nudes to student
There's outrage in Winchester, Va., after a high school athletic director was arrested for allegedly sending explicit photos of himself to a student.
Arlington students lead protests against Trump's education policies
The protests, dubbed the "Day of Student Action," are raising concerns over pulling funds from public schools or redirecting needed federal dollars to private schools, including religious-based private schools.
Several northern VA school districts under investigation for gender identity policies
In what’s being hailed as a victory for supporters backing President Donald Trump’s executive order dismantling gender identity policies in schools, the U.S. Department of Education is launching an investigation into several school districts in northern Virginia that are accused of refusing to follow the president’s mandate.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Thursday, February 13
Some schools and court districts are closed or delayed on Thursday, February 13, following the latest round of winter weather.
MSHSL's transgender athlete policy under investigation by US Department of Education
The United States Department of Education announced an investigation into the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) after the state organization previously said it will allow students to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity.
How far COVID set students back: State-by-state report card
New data offers a look at how students nationwide are performing academically following the pandemic. Here's what the report found.
Is FAFSA part of the Education Department? And other things to know
Managing the FAFSA is a key role of the Department of Education. Here are other things to know as President Trump is evaluating the function and future of the department.
Virginia school districts face federal complaint over gender identity policies
A right-wing legal group has filed a federal complaint against five Virginia school districts, arguing that their gender identity policies violate civil rights laws.
Study: Teens spend 90 minutes on phones during school day, raising concerns
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adolescents spend an average of 90 minutes on their smartphones during school hours.
Nation’s Report Card reveals reading scores continue to decline: ‘A heartbreaking reality’
In 2024, the percentage of eighth-graders reading below the basic level was the largest in the assessment’s history, and the percentage of fourth-graders who scored below basic was the largest in 20 years.
Howard University mourns law professor killed in DC plane crash
Howard University law professor Kiah Duggins has been identified as one of the victims of the devastating plane collision near Reagan National Airport, university officials confirmed Thursday night.
Trump signs executive order aiming to cut federal funding for ‘woke’ schools
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for schools that promote what he calls "radical, anti-American ideologies."
DC students see improvements in math, reading scores
Test scores in D.C. public schools are up in math and reading, according to a national report card.