Vigil near GWU honors victims of Israeli-Hamas conflict
Students at George Washington University held a vigil near campus on Monday evening to mark the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Homeschooling rates surge across US following COVID-19 pandemic, report finds
According to the report, 90% of the states reported increases in homeschooling for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Virginia school to reopen Monday after lead cleanup
Alexandria City Public Schools announced Friday that Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School will reopen most of its classrooms and offices on Monday, October 7, following successful lead remediation efforts.
Families, faculty scrambling after Loudoun County Montessori school abruptly closes
Parents in northern Virginia are scrambling to find classrooms for their children just days after a Montessori school abruptly shut down, leaving families and faculty members frustrated.
Federal judge orders University of Maryland to allow Oct. 7 Palestinian vigil on campus
The University of Maryland is preparing to comply with a federal court ruling that permits a student group to hold a planned demonstration on campus after the university initially blocked all non-sponsored events for Oct. 7 due to security concerns.
Alexandria school closed due to potential lead exposure; Parents urged to get kids tested
A school closure in Alexandria has caused concern among parents after potential lead exposure was detected at Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School.
Harris-Walz Campaign kicks off HBCU Homecoming Tour to reach Black voters
In an effort to reach more young Black voters ahead of election day, Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz have kicked off their Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Homecoming Tour. They're targeting institutions in the key battleground states.
Virginia school picture photographer loses job after allegedly asking young students, 'Can I eat your soul?'
A Virginia elementary school photographer reportedly lost her job after being accused of making improper remarks to young students, including allegedly asking one boy, "Can I eat your soul?"
Loaded handgun found in student's lunchbox at middle school in Maryland
A 13-year-old student at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School was found with a loaded handgun in their lunchbox on Wednesday afternoon, prompting an immediate investigation by school officials and police.
Virginia adopts statewide 'bell-to-bell' cell phone ban in public schools
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has released its final guidance on a "bell-to-bell" cell phone-free policy for K-12 public schools across the state, in response to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 33.
Not just salary: New listing ranks best and worst states for teachers
Teaching is among the lowest paying jobs which requires a bachelor’s degree in the United States.
6-year-old student found with loaded firearm in backpack at Virginia elementary school: sheriff
Authorities say a loaded firearm was found inside the backpack of a 6-year-old student at a Virginia elementary school on Monday.
Loudoun County schools targeted with rumored threats; extra security expected this week
Loudoun County Public Schools alerted parents late Wednesday evening about multiple rumored threats targeting several schools within the district.
All Frederick County Public Schools in Virginia closed after threats circulate on social media
Frederick County Public Schools in Virginia are closed on Wednesday as officials investigate threats of possible school-related violence circulating on social media.
Several Harford County schools closed after fatal Joppatowne High School shooting
Several schools in Harford County will be closed on Monday following a fatal shooting at Joppatowne High School on Friday.
Weapons detectors debut at Prince William County high school football games
For the first time, Prince William County Public Schools will use weapons detectors at some sporting events.
These are America's top colleges of 2024, according to Forbes ranking
Forbes based their rankings on several categories, including academic success and graduation rates. See if your school made this year’s list.
Virginia’s new school rating system sparks controversy; Fairfax County warns of negative impact
Fairfax County officials are raising alarms over Virginia’s impending changes to school accreditation rankings, arguing that the new system could negatively impact the state’s largest school district.
Bullis High School mourns loss of beloved varsity football coach
Bullis High School is mourning the loss of its varsity football coach, Ray Butler.
University of Maryland bans vigil for Gaza victims on Hamas attack anniversary
As the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel approaches, the University of Maryland has announced it will not permit student groups to hold on-campus demonstrations on Oct. 7, citing security concerns.