Education stories in DC / Maryland / Virginia

Three employees of Fairfax County Public Schools face criminal charges this week, including a teacher accused of inappropriate contact with a student, a finance technician charged with embezzlement, and a theft case involving school tools. These incidents raise concerns about safety and accountability within the school system.

If you’re interested in a rewarding job where you can help people in distress, Fairfax County’s 911 call center has a shortage of call takers. Fairfax County’s Department of Public Safety Communications hires people right out of high school, retirees, and people looking to change careers. Kirsten Ch

A Northern Virginia mother says her son repeatedly has experienced racism from other students at his middle school and nothing has curbed the behavior. Ashleigh Williams said students at Thoreau Middle School in Vienna have called her son the N-word so many times he’s lost count. “There are ch

A Montgomery County mother, Betsy Mendelsohn, criticized the school district after her child's legal name was used in the graduation program, outing them publicly. She highlighted ongoing issues with the school's handling of transgender students' names during exams and other school activities.

By Carol McEwen,I was not an athletic kid.  When my classmates chose teams, I wasn’t the last one picked for volleyball, but they picked me just before the very short kid and the one with the thick glasses. You get the picture. I was the kid whose mother had to make her go outside to pla

Johns Hopkins University is boosting its research funding by nearly $50 million while cutting administrative costs due to a significant decline in federal funding. The new Research Resilience Fund aims to support faculty and research teams facing grant delays or terminations.

A Muslim advocacy organization has filed a lawsuit against Fairfax County schools after students were suspended for participating in a viral social media trend that depicted violence and kidnappings. The school district stated that the suspensions were necessary due to the nature of the content involved.

The Washington Mystics play the Atlanta Dream on Saturday evening, after four days of rest. Here is the preview. Game Info When: Saturday, June 6 at 6 p.m. ET Where: Gateway Center, College Park, GA How to Watch: Monumental Sports Network Injuries Mystics: Sonia Citron and Darianna Littl

A new season of free events at George Mason University is coming to Virginia Square starting next week. This year’s lineup of weekly programming — featuring trivia nights, K-pop dance […]

looking for a HS track open to the public on weekends/outside of school hours and events seems that clarksburg HS is closed because of past Vandalism, does anyone know if Urbana HS is open on weekends ? Im pretty sure NWHS and QOHS are open, just looking for something a little more north.

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The Montgomery County school board approved a $3.7 billion budget Thursday that paves the way for 415 jobs to be cut. It’s the latest in an emotional process to balance the books that has parents, educators and school leaders at odds. It was an extremely emotional day, with shouting and tea

The 14th annual DC Front Runners’ Pride 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, June 6 at historic Congressional Cemetery. The race starts and ends at the cemetery (1801 E St., S.E.) and passes through scenic D.C., along the Anacostia River trail and the fields at RFK campus. Registration ends F

Positions also filled at Pyle Middle, Cloverly Elementary The post County school board appoints Woodward High School principal  appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

With a variety of engaging summer camps, Alexandria children can develop new passions and continue learning even when school is out. Here are the nominees for “Best Summer Camp in […] Read more on ALXnow: Poll: The best summer camp in Alexandria

Hey everyone, I plan on moving to the NOVA area within the next 60 days. How safe are the neighborhoods around Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School? I heard some not great stuff about some parts of that area but not that area specifically.

Staff morale in Baltimore County schools is reportedly low, with employees voicing concerns over contract negotiations, class sizes, and budget cuts. Input from staff will guide the selection of a new superintendent, who will take over on July 1.

Montgomery County Public Schools are planning to cut hundreds of positions to address a nearly $40 million budget gap, following the County Council's failure to fully fund their budget request. Meanwhile, the D.C. Council is preparing for its first budget vote amidst federal cuts and declining tax revenue.

Maryland is set to implement new guidelines addressing the increasing use of artificial intelligence in K-12 schools. This initiative comes as part of a new law aimed at ensuring responsible AI integration in education.

An innovative after-school program in Michigan is providing fourth and fifth graders with the opportunity to learn how to fly airplanes. This hands-on experience aims to inspire young students and spark interest in aviation careers.

Last week, US District Judge Christopher Cooper ordered the Kennedy Center to remove the Trump name from its branding and facade and halted its plans to close the building for renovations. But according to David Super, an expert in administrative law and professor at Georgetown University’s law scho

The Montgomery County Board of Education has approved a $3.7 billion budget that includes the elimination of 415 positions, impacting social workers and pupil personnel workers. The decision has sparked emotional responses from board members and the community, highlighting concerns over student support.

This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker.‘Quad God’ shares gold medal message with DC students Students from C.W. Harris Elementary School in D.C. spent an unforgettable afternoon Thursday with Olympic gold medal

Montgomery County Public Schools has decided to continue its gymnastics program through the 2027 season after initially planning to discontinue it. The decision follows advocacy from students and parents who emphasized the importance of the sport to the community.

i go to school in cali and the rave scene is so good there! any recs in dc?

A surveillance video captured an autism therapist kicking a 5-year-old child in the face, leading to his arrest and termination. The child's family is devastated and seeking answers after the incident at Soar Autism Center in Peoria, Arizona.

The Center for American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Fairfax County Public Schools on Thursday after several Arab and Muslim students were allegedly suspended over a TikTok video.