Education
Electric school buses are coming to NoVA, thanks to these Fairfax moms
Just weeks after launching its electric school bus campaign in Fairfax, the local branch of Mothers Out Front sees an impact.
GMU Science and Technology Campus sets plans for expansion
Over the course of the next five to eight years, there will be new facilities, programming and possibly a town center on George Mason University’s Manassas campus.
Here’s everything you need to know about Virginia colleges’ homecoming weekends
It’s time to show your school colors with pride for homecoming season.
Arlington schools brace for overcrowding from Amazon HQ2
Overcrowded schools are already a hot-button issue in Arlington, where enrollment has soared to unprecedented levels over the past decade.
Fairfax County elementary school principal talks no-homework policy
A year after implementation, we chatted with the administration at Bull Run Elementary School to find out more about its no-homework policy.
Lanier Middle School earns prestigious Green Flag award for environmental initiatives
The middle school is the first in the nation to win the award from the National Wildlife Federation. But that isn’t stopping its students from reaching higher (and greener) goals.
Virginia’s school system ranks as fourth-best in America
WalletHub released its annual report on the states with the best and worst school systems, comparing them across 29 metrics of quality and safety.
Touring colleges with your kids this summer? Here’s what to keep in mind
Plus, what is ‘demonstrated interest,’ and why is it so important for college admissions?
What is the real benefit of joining an honor society in high school?
We chatted with experts in the field to see how honor societies affect high schoolers throughout the Northern Virginia region.
How to keep your kids academically healthy during summer break
Children’s National’s Kristina Hardy offers her expert tips on avoiding the ‘summer slide.’
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