Slain UVA students were shot in the head: Medical Examiner
Three University of Virginia football players who were shot on a bus as they returned from a field trip each died of a gunshot wound to the head, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
UVA Shooting: Special counsel appointed to review deadly rampage, school response
An outside special counsel will conduct a review of the University of Virginia campus shooting that left three students dead and two others injured earlier this week, university and state officials announced Thursday.
New Virginia bill takes aim at transgender student-athletes
A new bill in Virginia would require transgender student-athletes to play on teams based on their biological sex.
DC theater UVA victims visited issues heartfelt statement
Hours before tragedy struck the University of Virginia campus this week, the students involved enjoyed a class field trip to a D.C. theater.
Maryland school district unveils LGBTQ book list that teaches words 'intersex,' 'drag queen' to pre-K students
Montgomery County Public Schools recommends book that teaches 'cisgender,' 'transgender' to 7-year-olds
Remains of 14 Revolutionary War soldiers excavated at South Carolina battlefield site
The Revolutionary War soldiers were killed during the Battle of Camden on Aug. 16, 1780.
Kentucky school bus crash: 7 children, driver still hospitalized
Another 11 children were treated at hospitals and released, according to the statement from Magoffin County Schools.
Charlottesville police arrest man accused of making threats against UVA on social media
Police do not believe at this time the online threats were related to the tragic events that occurred Sunday night, which left three UVA football players dead and two others injured.
Virginia's new standards for teaching history in schools criticized
The Virginia Department of Education put out new standards for teaching history and social science Friday. Parents and teachers are divided on the topic but agree on one thing -- they want politics out of the classroom.
UVA Shooting: Community mourns deaths of 3 football players during vigils
"It's surreal to think that you're here in one hour and gone the next," said a student at the memorial on campus.
In pictures: Mass shooting at University of Virginia
The area around Scott Stadium has become a memorial dedicated to the victims of the UVA mass shooting: Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler and D’Sean Perry.
Recent false reports of attacks at US schools coming from overseas, federal agents say
Federal agents believe a recent spate of threats and false reports of shooters at high schools and colleges across the U.S. may be coming from outside of the country.
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan on hold following appeals court decision
President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers lost another battle in court on Monday when a federal appeals court panel agreed to a preliminary injunction halting the program while an appeal plays out.
New report shows pandemic's impact on Virginia public schools
A new report shows learning loss, severe mental health problems, and a crushing teacher shortage are among the issues that continue to hamper Virginia schools.
Prince George's Co. School Board discusses paying chair's legal fees
The school board for Prince George’s County Public Schools spent hours in executive session Thursday discussing whether the board chair’s legal fees should be paid by the school system, even though the board never approved the expense.
3 middle school students accused of sexual assault in Leesburg
Leesburg police are investigating an alleged sexual assault at Smart's Mill Middle School.
Maryland teacher awarded $27K for innovative teaching program
A Maryland teacher was awarded $27,000 Thursday for her innovative teaching idea.
Biden’s student loan forgiveness program struck down by Texas federal judge
President Joe Biden’s plan, announced in August, would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income.
Teachers favor physically attractive students, remote learning study suggests
Students who were rated as “attractive” saw their grades suffer more after switching to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Green Valley Elementary teacher won't face charges after false stabbing report
Parents say there are still unanswered questions and calls for accountability after a Frederick County elementary teacher took her students out of school and made a false report about a mass stabbing last week.