Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old can proceed with $40 million lawsuit, judge rules
A teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in Virginia can press forward with her $40 million against a school system over claims of negligence by school administrators, a judge ruled Friday.
Confidential student data exposed in breach, report says
Confidential student data on mental health and special education needs were reportedly exposed in Fairfax County.
A Loudoun County high school has dealt with at least 8 fentanyl overdoses this school year
At least eight Park View students have overdosed on opioids this school year, and the sheriff's office says seven of those incidents were reported in the past three weeks.
Leniency questioned as teen receives 5-year sentence for fatal stabbing of Alexandria City High School student
A 17-year-old boy will serve five years behind bars in connection to a deadly stabbing that occurred at the Bradlee Shopping Center in 2022.
DMV's greatest high school football teams this week
Last week, the top DMV high school football teams put forth impressive performances.
Arlington school board member wants vape detectors in bathrooms: report
One school board member is calling for vaping detection devices to be installed in middle and high school bathrooms in Arlington.
Prison transformed into preschool in Lorton
Where life once ended for many people is where it is just getting started for our most precious population — children.
Virginia family sues school system for $30 million over student’s sexual assault in bathroom
A teenager and her parents have filed a $30 million lawsuit against a northern Virginia school system, saying the district failed to adequately investigate and tried to cover up her sexual assault by a male student in a high school bathroom.
Closing arguments begin in retaliation case involving former LCPS superintendent
The trial of a former Loudoun County superintendent is nearing its end, with both the commonwealth and defense team for Scott Ziegler officially resting their cases.
Prosecutors rest retaliation case against former LCPS superintendent, defense calls first witnesses
Prosecutors have rested their case against the former Loudoun County superintendent on trial for two misdemeanor charges.
Retaliation allegations surface in trial of former Loudoun County Superintendent Scott Ziegler
The trial of a former Loudoun County superintendent is underway.
Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher to remain free on bond after failing drug tests
Despite multiple failed drug tests, a judge rejected a request by prosecutors Thursday to revoke the bond of the mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia as she awaits sentencing on a federal weapons charge that she used marijuana while possessing a firearm.
Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against former LCPS Superintendent Scott Ziegler
Former Loudoun County Superintendent Scott Ziegler walked into the courtroom Thursday with his attorney, hoping that the judge would dismiss charges against him.
New LCPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence hosts first community listening session
The new Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent held his first community listening session Tuesday at Broad Run High School in Ashburn.
Speed cameras go live in Alexandria school zones; $100 fines for violations
The pilot program and warning periods are over, and now the first speed cameras are up and running in Alexandria.
LCPS internal sexual assault report unsealed
A judge unsealed on Thursday the internal report done following two assaults that took place in two high schools by the same student in Loudoun County.
Fairfax County Public Schools changes grading policy for students who don't turn in assignments
The district says teachers can now give students zeroes for assignments that aren’t turned in.
New murder charges brought against man accused of killing UVA football players
Authorities have upgraded murder charges against the man accused of fatally shooting three University of Virginia football players last year.
'ALL IN VA': Youngkin announces new plan to combat learning loss, chronic absenteeism
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a bold plan to address alarming learning loss and absenteeism across the Commonwealth, saying the state is at a crossroads and education leaders must jolt the system by acting now.