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Most schools in the District and its Maryland suburbs reopen in August. In Northern Virginia, with the notable exception of Loudoun County, most reopen in early September. Here are K-12 start dates for local school systems.

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Fairfax teachers likely to see raises next year

Thousands of Fairfax schools employees will probably receive raises in January.

Did D.C. schools cheat? Ask the students.

After many fruitless investigations, the latest D.C. erasure probe has gotten smart and queried students.

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AP PHOTOS: College commencements across nation

(John Bazemore / Associated Press)

In a commencement address at Atlanta’s historically black Morehouse College, President Obama said graduates should “find time to defend the powerless.”

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Pr. George’s official tapped as chief of staff for Montgomery schools superintendent

(Katherine Frey / The Washington Post)

Starr names Prince George’s associate superintendent to serve as his chief of staff.

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Dale released from hospital after surgery

(Mark Gail / THE WASHINGTON POST)

Officials said that the superintendent likely won’t resume his duties until June 1.

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College Board will not invalidate Montgomery AP exams after video

(Weng lei / WENG LEI - IMAGINECHINA)

A student posted a cellphone video of the testing center, jeopardizing the results of 274 psychology exams.

Is it time to kiss Michelle Rhee goodbye?

A former superintendent thinks Michelle Rhee has run her course. Here's why he thinks so.

 

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