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.
University of Maryland issues new COVID-19 isolation policy as cases rise nationwide
University of Maryland students living on campus will need to isolate at their permanent homes or at a hotel room for five days if they test positive for COVID-19.
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.
High school student digs up 34-million-year-old whale skull on family farm
Lindsey Stallworth and her science teacher had only been digging for about 30 minutes when they found fragments that led to the discovery of a lifetime.
'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.
No criminal charges for students involved in Bethesda-Chevy Chase vs. Walter Johnson High School brawl
None of the students involved in the brawl after the Bethesda-Chevy Chase and Walter Johnson High School football game last Friday have been charged criminally, according to a joint letter released Wednesday by Montgomery County's superintendent of schools and police chief. However, the criminal investigation is ongoing.
Loudoun County parents allege school board's bias reporting policy violated First Amendment rights
Lawyers for the parents of Loudoun County Public School students were back in federal court Wednesday arguing that a school board policy violates their children's First Amendment rights.
Prince George's County holds virtual school bus driver hiring fair
Prince George's County is holding a virtual school bus driver hiring fair Wednesday.
Loudoun County supervisors' Ghana trip sparks debate over taxpayer-funded travel
Residents in Loudoun County are outraged after learning some of their local leaders went on a lavish taxpayer-funded trip to Ghana.
'This was criminal behavior:' Parents voice concern following BCC-WJ student mass brawl
There are renewed concerns among some Montgomery County parents after a fight involving Walter Johnson High School and Bethesda Chevy-Chase High School students after a rivalry football game Friday night.
Conservative book ban push fuels exodus from American Library Association
The new movement is against the professional organization that has fought against book bans.
Several Howard County school bus routes restored; new tracker tool updates delays
Several bus routes that were temporarily suspended in Howard County have been restored, according to the superintendent.
Student loan interest is accruing again: What to know before payments start in October
Although the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan was struck down, there are new options that aim to save borrowers money.
Teachers, students across DC region dealing with increase in violent threats in schools
The school year is just getting started, but teachers and students all over the D.C. region are already having to deal with violent threats.
Ghost gun part found at Blair High School
Part of a ghost gun was found at Montgomery Blair High School earlier this week, according to a letter sent home to families.
Potential student overdose at Wakefield High School spurs renewed focus on substance abuse education
Efforts to educate students and parents on the dangers of overdoses continue as police investigate a potential overdose at an Arlington high school.
Student struck by bus during dismissal at Maryland high school
A student was struck by a bus just moments after the last bell rang at Henry E. Lackey High School on Wednesday.
Virginia middle school teacher arrested for sexual offenses with a minor, police say
A Northern Virginia teacher was arrested earlier this month for alleged sexual offenses with a minor, according to a letter from his previous employer.
Frederick County School Board considers adding cameras in special ed classrooms
The Frederick County School Board is grappling with a simple, yet complicated question: Should cameras be allowed in some special education classrooms?