Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep amid growing mental health crisis
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
Fairfax Schools to get weapons detectors as part of pilot program
Some Fairfax County students will see a new layer of security when they return from spring break.
Dallas school shooting: Teen suspect arrested, charged with aggravated assault mass shooting
A 17-year-old turned himself in after a mass shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School that left at least 4 students injured. Police released new details, saying he was let in through an unsecured door before opening fire.
New audit shows DCPS spending increased to $25K per student; staffing outpacing enrollment
A new audit is taking a closer look at how D.C. Public Schools is spending money on staffing. The biggest finding was that staffing is growing at a faster rate than student enrollment.
Montgomery County school closing after more than 60 years
A Montgomery County private school that has been in operation for more than six decades is shutting down, its Board of Trustees announced on Monday.
This Montana city was just named the best college town in America—for the second year in a row
A new report ranks the best college towns in the U.S. for 2025—and the No. 1 spot might surprise you. From affordability to mountain views, here’s what makes this year’s winner stand out.
Montgomery County Public School proposes grading overhaul
School may be out for Spring Break but there is still plenty of working being done after school leadership proposed changed to the Montgomery County Public School grading system.
Harvard says no to Trump demands: What to know about $2B funding freeze
Harvard said no to the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus, and the government said it would freeze more than $2.2 billion in funding. Here's what to know about the situation.
Best states for education in 2025
Schools across the country offer different resources that help students thrive academically, and these states earn high grades for their overall performance.
A.1. responds after Linda McMahon mistakes it with AI
Linda McMahon recently mistakenly referred to AI as A1 a number of times when speaking at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit last week.
Pre-K teacher investigated for giving kids gummies before nap time
Parents reported "their children feeling sleepier and napping during the day when they normally wouldn’t," according to a search warrant.
Gun goes off in 3rd-grader's backpack at Spotsylvania school: police
Officials say a student in a third-grade class had a handgun discharge while in their backpack.
Fairfax County School Board member faces embezzlement lawsuit
A Fairfax County School Board member has been accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from a local flight school, according to a civil lawsuit filed by a former business partner.
Ohio library book returned almost 100 years overdue
The overdue library book was checked out in 1926 and librarians found it at a local Ohio branch decades later.
New program will help fired federal workers find jobs with Maryland public schools
There’s a major push in Maryland to recruit fired federal workers into the teaching field.
Student loan repayment plan applications reopened by Education Department: What to know
The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday reopened online applications for income-driven repayment plans for student loan borrowers.
Prince George's County bus driver accused of reckless driving that was caught on camera
A Prince George’s County school bus driver is facing allegations of reckless driving after exclusive video captured the driver crossing a double yellow line and speeding away. FOX 5's Melanie Alnwick says despite the video evidence, the driver remains employed, though it is unclear whether they are still operating a school bus.
DC considers banning use of cell phones during school day
The D.C. Council is reviewing a proposal to ban student use of cell phones, smartwatches, and gaming devices during the school day, aiming to reduce distractions, improve learning, and address social media-related issues.
Students, families rally against decision to transfer beloved arts teachers
Dropping enrollment is forcing two beloved arts teachers at Wootton High School to transfer. Families and students are rallying against the school’s decision, hoping for a reversal.
Teen connected to closure of Fredericksburg City Public Schools arrested in New Jersey
A juvenile suspect wanted for trespassing at a Fredericksburg high school was arrested in New Jersey on Friday, police say.