Education

When Yevin Goonatilake began taking classes at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, when he was just 13, he didn’t want to draw attention to his age. Like many other students during the pandemic, at first he wore a mask. “I was still, like, a decent height, so no one, no one knew that I was younger,” he said. “I…

A 15-year-old graduated from George Mason University Thursday. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports when most kids were starting fifth grade, he was taking college course.

New filings in a 2022 class-action lawsuit contend that children of the wealthy and connected get special admissions consideration at some elite U.S. universities.

Fewer people are getting bachelor’s degrees in teaching, but Bowie State’s education department is bucking the trend. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports on what the university is doing differently.

Arlington County is the latest Virginia school district to pass a ban on cellphone use following an executive order from Gov. Glenn Youngkin. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.

Data from the National Center for Education Statistics’ latest survey shows the gap is growing between high-skilled and low-skilled readers in the U.S.

The gap between the top-skilled and the lowest-skilled is growing, according to a survey of adult skills.

A stricter cell phone policy is on its way to Prince William County schools starting next school year. The school board approved a bell to bell ban at its meeting Wednesday night. Several districts across Virginia have been adopting these policies because of an executive order issued by the governor earlier this year. “I truly believe cellphones are a barrier…

The director of student activities at Hayfield High School, Monty Fritts, has submitted his intent to resign, News4 has confirmed. One day before Hayfield Secondary School was set to square off against Fairfax High on the Gridiron, Hayfield’s principal decided to pull the plug on the football team for the rest of the playoffs. Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent...

Hayfield Secondary School’s football team has been pulled from state playoffs amid review of the school’s recruiting efforts. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.

Days after Hayfield Secondary School’s blowout win against Thomas Edison High School, the school district announced it’s game over. The team is officially out of the playoffs, ending a controversial season after allegations of an improper recruitment scheme. In a letter to parents Monday, FCPS superintendent Michelle Reid told families, “This evening, the principal of Hayfield Secondary School announced...

Hayfield Secondary School has pulled their football team from the playoffs after months of controversy over an alleged football recruiting scheme. News4’s Walter Morris reports.

The Texas education board has voted to allow Bible-infused teachings in elementary schools.

DeGoia, who suffered a stroke in June, was the longest-serving president of the school, at 23 years.

Here are five things to know about former wrestling executive Linda McMahon.

Linda McMahon founded World Wrestling Entertainment with her husband, Vince, and she has twice ran for U.S. Senate. Here’s more to know.

Kirabo Jackson, professor of education and social policy at Northwestern University and former economic advisor to President Biden, discusses how education policy in the U.S. may shift under the new Trump administration.

A backlash to standardized tests has been fueled by complaints they take up too much classroom time and questions about how well they measure readiness for college or careers.

Storm Team4 Meteorologists Amelia Draper and Jessica Faith participated in an event for young women interested in pursuing STEM.

Online job listings for Montgomery County Public Schools show Ashburton Elementary is one of eight schools looking for an SLP who can start immediately.