Education News
Father of Sandy Hook victim faces criminal charges
Father of child killed in Newtown, Conn., school massacre due in court on larceny charges
UMd. Police ID student found dead in dorm
University of Maryland police identify student found dead in dorm, no sign of foul play
Rep. Cummings to speak at Howard commencement
Cummings to speak at graduation ceremony for Howard University's School of Social Work
Va. to recognize former all-black high school
Virginia historic marker to be dedicated at former all-black school in King George County
Federal authorities charge 3 in Charlottesville
Three Charlottesville residents are accused of selling fake IDs to thousands of college students across the country.
Jindal-backed private tuition vouchers take a hit
Court strikes at private school tuition voucher plan backed by La. Republican Gov Bobby Jindal
Hazing: Famed Marching 100 band gets new director
Florida A&M hires a director to rebuild its famed Marching 100 band after 2011 hazing scandal
Debate over morning-after pill for 15-year-olds
Debate among teens and adults over morning-after pill without prescription for 15-year-olds
Disbursement of donations to Newtown postponed
Foundation delays disbursement of Newtown donations, will meet with attorney general
2 Va. boys suspended for using pencils as guns
2 Va. 7-year-olds suspended from school for pointing pencils at each other, making gun noises
CarMax starts scholarship for Richmond students
CarMax establishes scholarship for Richmond-area high school students
'Nashville' star returns to his Va. roots to help college fund
An Alexandria high school is getting a boost from an alum who happens to be a celebrity. Charles "Chip" Esten, who plays Deacon Claybourne on the ABC show "Nashville," returned to his hometown this weekend to play at a fundraiser for his alma mater T.C. Williams High School.
SC teacher who stomped flag gets $85,000 payment
South Carolina teacher who stomped on American flag in class gets $85,000
Montgomery County will address failing math grades
Superintendent Dr. Joshua Starr said the school system is aware of the issues and will form a group to tackle the problem.
ACT to start giving tests digitally
ACT turns to iPads, computers to give college admission exams
Mississippi prepares new push on education
As local leaders struggle to pull up schools in Mississippi, lawmakers prepare new approaches
Josh Ritter protests Pa. college's gay policy
Josh Ritter protests Pa. Christian college's policy on gays after playing show there
Tyson Foods, Google, Tesco are big movers
Tyson Foods, Google, Tesco, 3D Systems are big market movers on Monday
Delaware lawmaker eyes post-Labor Day school start
Del. lawmaker suggests public schools should wait until after Labor Day to start classes
Medal of Honor Society honors Newtown educators
Congressional Medal of Honor Society honors slain Newtown educators with civilian award




