Education
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Launches in Alexandria
The organization is raising funds to provide local kids with free books.
For NoVA’s Booming Homeschool Community, Education Isn’t ‘One-Size-Fits-All’
See how area families are contradicting homeschooling stereotypes and pursuing education on their own terms.
FCPS’ Only Female Automotive Instructor Wins $50,000 Prize
Rebecca Fenton teaches at Marshall Academy in Falls Church.
A NoVA Parent Explains Why He’s Enrolling His Kids in the AI-Driven Alpha School Chantilly
The K–5 private school, costing $65,000 a year, opens on October 13.
Department of Education Launches Investigation into FCPS Abortion Claims
The department is looking into allegations that school officials organized and paid for abortions for two underage students.
Here’s How to Make the Most of a College Family Weekend
Before you head to campus to visit your college student, we’ve rounded up practical advice to help make family weekend a success.
FCPS Alumni Inducted into Fairfax County Hall of Fame
Several graduates were honored for their work in philanthropy, education, business, and more.
FCPS to Lose Magnet School Funding Amid Locker Room Policy Dispute
The Department of Education could withhold around $3.4 million in magnet funding for schools that include Thomas Jefferson High School.
These 3 Virginia Colleges Made the 2026 ‘U.S. News & World Report’ Top 100 List
See how the commonwealth’s schools stacked up this year.
Northern Virginia School District Adds Weapons Detection Screening at Football Games
All students, staff, and guests must pass through the system before entering the stadium.
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