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Report: Too Many Teachers, Too Little Quality

5:12 PM, Jun 18, 2013

The National Council on Teacher Quality review is a scathing assessment of colleges' education programs and their admission standards, training and value.

Principal Cuts Mic During Salutatorian's Graduation Speech

7:32 AM, Jun 13, 2013

Harold Shaw was giving the salutatorian speech approved the principal and four minutes in, he appeared to lose his place and ad-libbed.

Campaign To Help Prevent Bullying Over The Summer

8:52 AM, Jun 5, 2013

A new initiative is helping parents and communities combat bullying.

DC Councilman Catania Proposes School Reforms

8:14 AM, Jun 5, 2013

A D.C. Councilman proposed seven initiatives in an effort to reform the school system.

Tips On Keeping Kids Learning Over The Summer

7:20 AM, Jun 5, 2013

There are ways to keep your kids learning over the summer.

WUSA9 Morning Show Spelling Bee

6:49 AM, May 30, 2013

With the National Spelling Bee crowning a new champion Thursday night, the WUSA9 Morning Team held its own spelling bee.

DC Schools Chancellor Orders Shakeup Of 2 Schools

4:39 PM, May 22, 2013

More than 100 teachers and staff at two District of Columbia public schools will have to reapply for their jobs.

Federal Student Loan Rules Are Changing

7:20 AM, May 22, 2013

The rules are changing and they could cost you. Kiplinger's Susanna Snider explains

Debate Over DC School Closures Heads To Court

6:24 AM, May 10, 2013

A federal discrimination lawsuit has been filed challenging the decision to close 15 DC public schools

Arlington County Considers Eliminating Higher Standards For Child Care Centers

10:40 PM, Mar 20, 2013

Reverting to state standards will put children in some daycare centers at risk, say child care advocates.

Prince George's Co. Executive Pushing To Take Over Schools

7:20 PM, Mar 18, 2013

County Executive Rushern Baker is reiterating his plan to take over command of the schools. 

UMD President: Budget Cuts To Impact Financial Aid And Funded Research

7:50 PM, Mar 1, 2013

University of Maryland President Wallace Loh sent out an email describing how the across-the-board federal spending cuts would impact UMD. 

Va. School And Campus Safety Task Force At Work

7:48 PM, Jan 14, 2013

The 42 members of the Va. Governor's new School and Campus safety task force were sworn in and started their work on Monday.

Google Gives $23M To Spur Innovation In Charities

7:55 AM, Dec 4, 2012

Seven nonprofits will win the first Google Global Impact Awards on Tuesday.

Power Goes Out At Va. Elementary School

1:58 PM, Nov 28, 2012

Henderson Elementary School's power is out on Wednesday but class is still in session, say Prince William County school officials.