-
'The Donald' is coming to Virginia's Liberty University
Liberty University announced Wednesday that billionaire real estate mogul and TV personality Donald Trump will speak at Liberty's convocation on Sept. 24.
14 Comments -
Frederick County to install cameras on school buses
By the end of the school year, 40 school buses in Frederick will have cameras. And the county will install more as needed. Each one will start rolling as soon as the bus activates its stop sign.
9 Comments -
UVA's Sullivan draws lessons from failed ouster attempt
University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan tells The Washington Post that she should have communicated more frequently with members of the Board of Visitors besides the rector and vice rector.
Comment -
Virginia to hold summit on education reforms
Gov. Bob McDonnell is bringing together state and national experts, teachers and policymakers to discuss education reforms.
Comment -
UMD's new four-legged officers
In the times we live in, it's not unusual to see explosives sniffing dogs at an airport or a major sporting event. But how about on a college campus?
Comment -
Report: Louisiana school forcing girls to take pregnancy tests
A Louisiana school could face a lawsuit over its student pregnancy policy, which requires any girl suspected of being pregnant to take a pregnancy test. If she refuses, she can be kept out of school.
25 Comments -
Forbes ranks Va. institutions among nation's best
Forbes has published its annual list of “America’s Top Colleges” in the United States, and two Virginia institutions took top honors once again.
Comment -
Report: Prince William teachers helped students with tests
More than two dozen Prince William County students have been forced to retake standardized tests after several teachers were found to have given too much help to students during the examinations.
13 Comments -
Minority, disabled students shut out of Fairfax high school, group says
An advocacy group has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education alleging that black and Latino students and students with disabilities are being shut out of a prestigious Fairfax County high school.
24 Comments
-
School bus cameras to catch illegal passers in Frederick County
School buses are being outfitted with cameras to catch motorist who pass illegally. Commit the crime, and you'll pay the price.
Comment -
Louisa schools still adjusting to 2011 earthquake damage
The 5.8 magnitude quake hit during school. There were no injuries, but the high school was condemned. And this year's freshmen could spend their entire high school career in trailers.
Comment -
Local teens compete in math Olympiad in China
Victoria Xia of Vienna and Gabby Studt of Silver Spring, both 15, were on the U.S team of eight competing over the weekend at an international girls math Olympiad in China against 200 girls from 10 other countries.
Comment -
Arlington County to require school bus passes for student riders
The Arlington County School District has an overcrowding problem on its hands. But not in the classroom. It seems too many children are taking the school bus.
15 Comments -
Chantilly High School Cybersecurity Camp draws girls to growing field
Women remain a minority in tech-heavy industries. Now, a cybersecurity computer camp in Chantilly could change that.
Comment -
Nearly 100 D.C. teachers fired for poor performance
District of Columbia school officials say 98 teachers have been fired after receiving low scores on a key evaluation instrument.
34 Comments -
Maryland schools ban zero-tolerance discipline policies
Zero-tolerance discipline policies with automatic consequences will be banned in Maryland schools under regulations approved by school official. A final vote is expected next month.
28 Comments -
Still owe school lunch debt? Get ready for milk and a sandwich
Parents in Spotsylvania are paying back student lunch debts after being warned that the kids will get milk and a sandwich for lunch.
11 Comments -
UVA for free? Yes, for online courses at least
The University of Virginia plans to offer free online courses under an agreement announced Tuesday, about a month after its president briefly was fired in part for her perceived hesitation to embrace online education.
4 Comments
RecommendedRecent Facebook Activity
Only On 7
-
Team up with the Home Team afternoons at 4 on ABC7
"Katie" weekdays at 4pm on ABC7 followed by Leon Harris and Alison Starling on ABC7 News at 5. Click here to find out more about "Katie!"
Photo Galleries Pictures from around the region
-
Komen Race for the Cure 2013: Photos of the racers
-
Photos of D.C. tiny houses
-
Running of the Chihuahuas kicks off Cinco de Mayo weekend