All 133 Virginia school superintendents urge Youngkin to scrap tip line and content policy

They voiced their concerns in a letter to the state superintendent of schools this week.

By Gregory S. SchneiderMarch 15, 2022

Fairfax school board appeals judge’s invalidation of Thomas Jefferson admissions system

Fairfax County Public Schools officials remain adamant that the revised admissions system at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race.

By Hannah NatansonMarch 14, 2022

He was a frightened second-grader. She was the teacher who made him feel safe.

When two deaths and a pandemic overwhelmed Maryland second-grader Graydn Betz, his teacher Monika Locraft found a way to connect with the boy and change everything.

By Jessica ContreraMarch 14, 2022

Alexandria school board fails to reach decision on forming advisory group to review school policing

The school system also released data showing safety incidents and arrests so far this school year, with Black students seeing a disproportionately high rate of arrest.

By Hannah Natanson,  Teo Armus and Rachel WeinerMarch 11, 2022

D.C. Public Schools to lift mask mandate; many charters to keep requirement for now

Masking in D.C. Public Schools becomes optional effective Wednesday and follows similar mask-optional policies already in place in most metro area school systems.

By Perry SteinMarch 11, 2022

Judge denies Fairfax schools option to leave Thomas Jefferson admissions policy in place

Judge Claude Hilton said a new admissions cycle will cause only minor inconvenience.

By Hannah Natanson and Rachel WeinerMarch 11, 2022

Three Maryland students charged with a hate crime for online threats targeting Black students

A parent alerted school officials to the threats, which were posted on Snapchat and Instagram.

By Nicole AsburyMarch 9, 2022

Left-leaning Va. advocacy groups ask Youngkin to keep Northam’s Board of Education nominees

Virginia advocacy groups are upset by Gov. Glenn Youngkin's early termination of the tenures of three members of the state Board of Education.

By Hannah Natanson and Antonio OlivoMarch 9, 2022

Loudoun school system updates Title IX policies after much-criticized handling of sex assault cases

Officials with Loudoun County Public Schools have updated the system's Title IX policies, in part by requiring an immediate investigation of any sexual discrimination, harassment or misconduct.

By Hannah NatansonMarch 9, 2022

D.C. says schools and day-care facilities can lift mask mandate; DCPS will consider it

D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee said that masks are still required at schools and that he would be speaking with the unions and community about the new health guidance.

By Perry SteinMarch 8, 2022

Montgomery County Board of Education drops mask mandate for schools

Montgomery County Public Schools — Maryland's largest school district — lifted its masking requirement during a school board meeting Tuesday. In Maryland, local school districts can choose whether to keep a masking requirement intact.

By Nicole AsburyMarch 8, 2022

School mask mandates are easing in the D.C. area. Here are the latest rules.

Status of mask policies in local school districts

By Washington Post StaffMarch 6, 2022

Belinda Queen resigns from the Prince George’s County school board

Belinda Queen will instead run for Prince George's County Council's District 6 seat.

By Nicole AsburyMarch 4, 2022

Fairfax schools request stay of judge’s order invalidating TJ admissions system

Fairfax County Public Schools is asking for a stay of a judge's order that invalidated the admissions system for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.

By Hannah NatansonMarch 4, 2022

U-Md. breaks ground on memorial to honor Bowie State student killed on campus

The memorial, which will overlook the bus stop where Lt. Richard Collins III was murdered in 2017, is slated for completion in May.

By Lauren LumpkinMarch 3, 2022

Arlington suspends substitute teacher who backed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Arlington Public Schools dismissed a substitute teacher for suggesting students should read Russian state-run media outlets to understand the conflict in Ukraine.

By Hannah NatansonMarch 1, 2022

D.C. drops outdoor mask mandate at schools; indoor requirement remains

The announcement marks the first time the city has rolled back mask requirements in schools since partially reopening buildings last academic year.

By Perry SteinMarch 1, 2022

Va. lawmakers pass bill allowing parents to review sexually explicit school material, a win for Gov. Youngkin

Virginia's General Assembly has passed a bill giving parents power to review sexually explicit school material, a win for Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who made the issue part of his campaign for office. The bill now goes to Youngkin's desk for signature.

By Gregory S. SchneiderFebruary 28, 2022

Teachers second-guess letter grades as they search for a fairer way

Teachers are beginning to think twice about assigning those judgmental A-F grades to students whose learning has been disrupted for two years.

By Valerie Strauss and Donna St. GeorgeFebruary 28, 2022

Va. Gov. Youngkin stirred the GOP base on critical race theory — but not the General Assembly

The issue is all but dead in the General Assembly with even GOP lawmakers pulling back on the topic.

By Gregory S. Schneider and Laura VozzellaFebruary 26, 2022