Vote expected on plan that could shut Spotsylvania County Public School libraries, cut staff
A controversial school budget vote is expected in Spotsylvania County that could shut down school libraries and cut staff.
Former substitute teacher accused of sexually abusing middle schoolers in Charles County
A grand jury has indicted a former long-term Charles County substitute teacher for multiple sex crimes.
Nearly 1,500 books were banned in first half of school year: Report
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
Prince George's County offering free summer swim lessons, lifeguard training scholarships
Prince George's County is offering free swim lessons and lifeguard training for adolescents.
Virginia passes new standards for teaching history and social sciences
The Virginia Board of Education says it has "significantly increased the content knowledge for Virginia history — including the Readjuster Era — and have a broader focus on the contributions of all Americans, in particular African Americans, Indigenous Peoples, and Asian Americans."
Fairfax County Public Schools hires nation's first neurodiversity specialists
Fairfax County Public Schools is leading the way when it comes to helping students who learn differently.
Washington State middle school blasted for 'highly vile' licking game between staff and students
A Washington state middle school hosted a licking competition between students and staff, prompting outcry from parents.
Alexandria Public Schools, DEA host substance abuse prevention workshop for parents
Alexandria Public Schools is teaming up with the DEA to provide families with the tools they need to keep their kids safe from drugs.
Amazon surprises Prince George's County STEM students with $40K Future Engineer scholarships
A special surprise for some high-achieving public high school STEM students in Prince George's County who received scholarships from Amazon that will make their college dreams possible.
Mississippi must allow religious exemption for childhood vaccines, judge orders
Mississippi must join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from vaccinations that children are required to receive so they can attend school, a federal judge has ruled.
Arlington Public Schools to allow students to carry Narcan
Arlington Public Schools has a plan to move forward to allow students to carry Narcan with them at school.
George Washington University students protest school's decision to arm campus police
Some George Washington University officers will soon begin carrying firearms. Students held a protest on campus Monday to let school officials know they don't want that to happen.
Former sanitation worker to earn Harvard Law degree, raises $70K for blue-collar staff
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher arrested in Virginia
The mother of a 6-year-old Virginia boy who shot his first-grade teacher inside a classroom earlier this year has been arrested, the Newport News Police Department says.
Vape detectors being installed at some Montgomery County high schools
Vape detectors will be installed at a select number of high schools in Montgomery County in the coming weeks.
US Department of Education opening investigation into Loudoun Co. Public Schools
The U.S. Department of Education is opening up an investigation into Loudoun County Public Schools due to concerns about how the school system failed to respond appropriately to reports of sexual assault.
Mother of 6-year-old student shooter indicted
The mother of a 6-year-old student who shot a teacher at an elementary school in Newport News, VA, has been indicted on two charges.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
Krispy Kreme will give students free doughnuts for A's on report card
At many U.S. Krispy Kreme locations, it pays to study.
More than 400 teachers, parents, students speak to DC Council on public, charter school funding
The nation's capital continues to grapple with retaining educators and on Wednesday, more than 400 teachers, parents and students pleaded with the DC Council to think about the next generation when combing through the mayor's 2024 budget.