Student stabbed near Gaithersburg High School, police say
Two Gaithersburg High School students were involved in a stabbing just before classes ended on Wednesday.
Duke investigating student’s graduation speech that mirrored 2014 Harvard speech
Duke’s student newspaper first reported the similarities, posting transcripts of both speeches.
Changes coming to Montgomery County school lunch debt policy
The Montgomery County Board of Education is set to vote on a policy that would change the way it handles student lunch debt and would halt a controversial proposed penalty for non-payment.
Stafford County parents upset over rezoning boundaries
In the fall, students in the Park Ridge neighborhood in Stafford will pass their current elementary school to attend another one.
Nearly 50 Virginia schools held walkouts in support of abortion access
More than 44 Virginia schools and James Madison University participated in a Statewide Student Day of Action for Abortion Access on Monday, holding walkouts in support of federal and state measures that will codify Roe v. Wade, including the certification of the Equal Rights Amendment in the Constitution.
Resignations, retirements rise among Montgomery County teachers
During Teacher Appreciation Week, the head of Montgomery County’s Teacher’s Union waived a red flag, arguing the county’s educators still need more love from the school district.
Education Department cancels $6.8B in student loans for over 113K in public service
The Education Department said it has canceled $6.8 billion in student debt for more than 113,000 borrowers working in public service jobs, such as teaching, the military or nonprofits.
Pig heart transplanted into patient was infected with pig virus, health officials say
The transplant patient ended up dying two months later, though doctors are not conclusively saying whether or not the virus led to the patient’s death.
DC elementary school gave 4-year-olds ‘anti-racism’ ‘fistbook’ asking them to identify racist family members
A public elementary school in Washington, D.C., gave children as young as 4 a lesson on "anti-racism."
Maryland school district suing vaping company Juul claiming 'gross negligence'
One of the largest school districts in Maryland announced Monday they are suing major vaping company Juul in an attempt to protect students.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2022: Freebies and deals offered for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-May 6, 2022, a special week dedicated to honoring those who lend their passion and skills to educating America’s children.
Virginia Senate blocks amendment to reelect Loudoun Co. School Board
Virginia's state Senate blocked the proposal that would've thrown the volatile district into an election this November.
New Virginia law aims to improve school emergency response
Every second counts for first responders when it comes to saving lives and now a new Virginia law aims to help those heroes navigate better as they respond to emergencies at schools.
Harvard atones for university's ties to slavery, pledges $100M to research
Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.
Here's who qualifies for student loan forgiveness under Biden administration's new changes
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.
Teen with Down syndrome allowed to stay in school longer to graduate despite age
Emily Pennington, 18, desperately wanted to graduate with her class next year, but the school board wouldn’t take up her case until her parents and the community kept rallying behind her.
DC, Maryland schools requiring negative COVID-19 tests for students returning after spring break
School systems across Maryland and D.C. are requiring students to provide a negative COVID-19 test before they can return to class after spring break.
Virginia Tech Mass Shooting: Campus community remembers victims 15 years later
15 years after a student fatally shot 32 people at Virginia Tech, the campus and community are gathering Saturday to honor the lives that were lost that day.
Elementary school staff allegedly sexually assaulted four 8-year-old girls in Woodbridge, police say
A staff member at a Woodbridge elementary school has been charged with 4 counts of aggravated sexual assault and 4 counts of indecent liberties by a custodian.
Fairfax Co. School Board appoints new superintendent
The Fairfax County Public School Board announced its next superintendent Thursday night.