Education Department punishes student loan servicer for error that made 800,000 borrowers delinquent
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
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.
New York police have 'person of interest' in Cornell antisemitic threats in custody
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that a person of interest in relation to threats of a mass shooting and antisemitic violence at Cornell University had been identified by law enforcement.
Biden administration aims for narrower student loan relief plan
The Biden administration is moving toward a narrower student loan relief plan that would target specific groups of borrowers rather than a sweeping plan like the one the Supreme Court rejected in June.
Second lawsuit filed against MCPS amidst principal's harassment and bullying investigation
A second lawsuit has been filed against Montgomery County Public Schools. It stems from the ongoing investigation surrounding a suspended middle school principal who’s facing multiple accusations of sexual harassment and bullying.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s vision comes to life with new Service Year Option program
Maryland Governor Wes Moore launched the first public service year program for high school graduates in the nation Friday during a vibrant event at the University of Maryland's Reckord Armory.
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.
Maryland high school named after slave-owning colonel could be renamed
The name of a local high school that's been open since the '70s is now being reconsidered since the man it's currently named after once owned slaves.
Winnie the Pooh slasher flick shown to Florida fourth graders sparks backlash from parents: 'Careless'
Florida charter school students and parents were upset after their math teacher showed the class the slasher flick "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey."
Hood College announces $54 million donation for undergraduate scholarships
Hood College in Frederick announced it will receive a $54 million donation that will be used for undergraduate scholarships.
FCPS files lawsuit against social media giants Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and more
Frederick County Public Schools filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against social media giants Meta, Google, ByteDance, and Snap Inc.
DC, Maryland, Virginia lead nation in student loan debt: District residents owe highest average
Student loan debt is crippling the DMV. According to a report by the Education Data Initiative, D.C. residents have the nation’s highest average federal student loan debt at $54,668 per borrower.
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.
Here are the states with the most student loan debt
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
This Virginia student was named 'America's Top Young Scientist' for creating a soap that treats cancer
A 14-year-old Virginia student has been named "America's Top Young Scientist" after developing a compound-based bar of soap designed to treat skin cancer.
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.
US companies increasingly eliminate college degrees as requirement amid 'out-of-control' school costs
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
Bowser honors high school teacher as 2024 DC Teacher of the Year
High school teacher Beth Barkley has been named 2024 DC Teacher of the Year.
High school ACT test scores drop to 30-year low
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.