Education
$30M Gift to University of Mary Washington to Fund Research, Scholarships
Over the years, a 1959 alumna gave the university $39 million.
Fentanyl Eyed in Possible Overdose of Fairfax High School Student
Northern Virginia parents are increasingly worried, and school leaders say it is critical to raise awareness about these drugs.
You’ve Spotted a Wild Animal in Your Yard. Now What?
Bears, coyotes, and deer. Here’s what to do if you find one in your backyard.
These Fairfax County Students Built a Satellite That Was Sent Into Space
TJREVERB, a small model of satellite called a CubeSat, was built from scratch over the course of seven years.
Legislation Would Allow Retired Teachers to Come Back to Virginia Classrooms Sooner
Teachers, bus drivers, and administrators would be allowed to return six months after retiring.
Students in Stafford Become Tax Preparers
The high school students are part of the first student-run tax preparation program in Virginia.
Marymount University Students Plan Protest as School Looks to Cut Humanities Majors
The proposed cuts would eliminate nine undergraduate majors, including theology, at the Catholic university.
Solar Panels Coming to 12 Prince William County Schools
The firm installing the solar arrays said the school system will save $16 million in energy costs over 25 years.
Loudoun County Schools Won’t Release Internal Report on Sexual Assaults
The board cited attorney-client privilege and student privacy in making its decision
‘Not Happy About it’: Fairfax County School Board Passes Calendar in Contentious Meeting
The calendar selected starts the school year two weeks before Labor Day and gives students a two-week winter break.
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