D.C. school enrollment stays relatively flat over last year
About 1,100 more students enrolled in D.C.’s traditional public and charter schools this year, a smaller increase than past years.
By Lauren Lumpkin
How D.C.’s only public university wants to reimagine itself
The University of the District of Columbia is aiming to increase enrollment and student success through its new strategic plan.
By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff
Notre Dame is a pipeline for Supreme Court clerks, magnet for justices
Growing ties between Notre Dame law school and the Supreme Court show the appeal of getting out of D.C. and of an environment that welcomes conservative views.
By Ann E. Marimow
Rural students’ options shrink as colleges slash majors
As enrollments fall, rural-serving universities are shedding degree programs ranging from music to chemistry.
By Jon Marcus, Brianna Atkinson, Molly Minta and Amy Morona
Dartmouth sorority and two fraternity members charged after student death
Won Jang, a student at the Ivy League college, drowned after attending a party hosted by sorority members where alcohol was served to underage attendees, police allege.
By Rachel Pannett
In emotional event, D.C. jail inmates debate JMU students in courtroom
The topic was whether life without parole should be abolished. The inmates said the opportunity gave them purpose.
By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff
No criminal intent seen after alleged hanging incident at Maryland school
The sheriff’s office in Charles County, Maryland, is investigating after a student was allegedly “hung” and injured in an elementary school bathroom.
By Martin Weil
After outcry, law school says student due to give birth soon can delay final
Georgetown Law has agreed to extend a period to defer exams for a pregnant student after she was initially denied.
By Lauren Lumpkin and Jenna Portnoy
Texas education officials approve Bible-based lessons for K-5 schools
The optional curriculum for elementary schools aligns with Trump’s plans for a more conservative agenda in public school classrooms.
By Praveena Somasundaram and Kim Bellware
Do you know more civics than an eighth-grader?
Test your knowledge with these questions from the National Civics Bee.
By Laura Meckler
Longtime Georgetown president DeGioia steps down months after stroke
Georgetown President John DeGioia steps down after 23 years at the university’s top leader, citing health issues.
By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff
FAFSA is officially out, and everyone is cautiously optimistic
After a turbulent rollout of last year’s financial aid form, Education Department hopes rigorous piloting this time around will ensure timely aid packages.
By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel
Who is Linda McMahon? Trump donor, WWE co-founder is education secretary pick.
The 76-year-old, who has donated tens of millions of dollars to Donald Trump’s campaigns over the years, co-chairs the transition team.
By Niha Masih
Northern Va. school board chairs ask state to delay new accountability measures
The chairs of eight Northern Virginia school boards are asking the state’s Education Department to delay implementation of the new accountability system.
By Karina Elwood
Trump taps transition co-chair Linda McMahon to be education secretary
McMahon led the Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019. She is the wife of Vince McMahon and the co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment.
By Laura Meckler
Texas education board supports Bible-based lessons in elementary schools
Critics say the curriculum, which would be optional, unfairly promotes Christian beliefs in public schools in Texas.
By Praveena SomasundaramFamily of student ‘hung’ at Md. school will take legal action, mother says
Charles County superintendent says discipline is being imposed after the alleged incident in a school bathroom.
By Martin Weil, Emma Uber and Nicole AsburyTrump’s pledge to shut down the Education Department
One of President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises is to eliminate the Education Department. Today, we hear how Trump could use this agency to push his agenda — and what it would take to shut it down.
By Monica Campbell and Sabby Robinson
What the Republican trifecta could mean for student loan borrowers
If President-elect Donald Trump kills President Joe Biden’s student loan policies, some payments could go up.
By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel
Some Montgomery County high schools will offer a Holocaust studies course
Some Montgomery high schools will offer Holocaust studies as a semester-long elective course, following a school board vote earlier this month.
By Nicole Asbury