Prince George's Co. Schools Ethics Panel resigns amid investigation
The entire ethics panel for Prince George’s County Public Schools has resigned effective Friday.
Howard University to move some classes to virtual learning due to COVID-19
Howard University has announced some classes will be held online due to a significant increase in COVID-19 positivity in the District.
Howard University president announces retirement
Howard University's president Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick is retiring.
Group fighting controversial Virginia school admissions policy takes case to US Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Friday called for a response from a Virginia school system regarding a controversial admissions policy at a highly selective high school. This comes amid efforts by a coalition of parents to overturn the policy.
Walt Whitman HS student found with pellet gun at school: police
An air soft pellet gun was confiscated from a student at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland on Friday, according to police.
Student loan borrowers in default will receive 'fresh start' when forbearance ends: Education Department
Federal student loan borrowers who are in delinquency or default will be placed in good standing when payments resume in September, the Education Department announced.
University of Maryland temporarily housing Afghan refugees
The University of Maryland (UMD) is stepping in to help Afghan refugees, but the school's generosity is attracting mixed reactions from students.
Montgomery County schools released from lockdown after suspicious activity reported nearby
An emergency situation in Clarksburg, Maryland prompted several schools to lockdown Wednesday, according to authorities.
Student loan repayments: White House to extend pandemic pause through Aug. 31
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Court allows controversial school admissions policy in Virginia to continue pending appeal
A federal appeals court has granted a request from a northern Virginia school system to continue using a challenged admissions policy at a highly selective high school while it appeals a ruling that found the policy discriminates against Asian American students.
Amid a rise in bad behavior, an Arlington middle school changes rules
Parents in Arlington are concerned after students were caught bringing weapons to a middle school and being inappropriate in the restrooms.
Arlington Public Library takes a stand against banning books in schools
Arlington Public Library is taking a stand against banning books.
Free school lunch program launched during pandemic ending soon
A heads-up for parents: The program offering universal access to free school lunches is set to expire this summer.
Fairfax County Public Schools push to require recess for middle school students
There's a push in Fairfax County to make recess a universal requirement for middle school students.
Anti-racist survey for Montgomery County Public Schools draws mixed reviews
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is spending more than $450,000 to conduct an anti-racist audit survey.
University of Richmond to rename 6 buildings named after slaveowners, white supremacists
The University of Richmond has announced the removal of several former slave owners' names from six campus buildings.
Arlington Public School officials express concern over rise in student violence and inappropriate behavior
Violence and inappropriate behavior is concerning parents and staff in one northern Virginia school district. Arlington Public Schools says they are seeing an increase in fights, violence, and inappropriate behavior with kids.
Virginia bill would give parents the power to ban ‘sexually explicit’ content in child’s education
A bill, expected to be signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin, would let parents review curricula that could be considered sexually explicit.
Alexandria School Board to hold debate over use of School Resource Officers
The Alexandria School Board will meet Thursday to discuss the next phase of it’s School Resource Officer program.
Prince George's County police receive report of alleged sexual assault involving high school students
A Prince George's County high school is investigating after police received a report of an alleged sexual assault that occurred last year involving two students.