Education

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.

A mom says her son hasn’t had his required speech therapy for weeks because his school doesn’t currently have a speech-language pathologist on staff. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.

Prince George’s County Public Schools hosted its annual legislative day to inform state and county officials of its 2025-26 academic year goals.   Superintendent Millard House said he and the Board of Education are preparing for a future without COVID-19 funds. “We don’t even know what those funds are looking like from the state as of yet, but we’re...

Prince George’s County Public Schools hosted its annual legislative day to establish the priorities for the 2025 academic year. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.

According to a recent report from the American Institute for Boys and Men, Black male enrollment at historically Black colleges and universities has steadily declined for the past 50 years. News4’s Dominique Moody reports on what local HBCUs are doing to bolster male enrollment.

Fairfax County first graders visited West Springfield High School students at their football field for an interactive learning experience.

High school cheerleaders and football players inspire first graders during a field trip. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports. 

For the first time this school year, two lab schools opened their doors in Northern Virginia. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey took a look at how one lab school in Stafford works.

Preschools around the country are starting students early on civics education. The goal is nothing short of raising good citizens and strengthening democracy. Teachers are working with them on how to solve problems with classmates, how to deal with anger or disappointment without being hurtful, and how to think about others’ needs. In one Virginia preschool, students learned about democracy...

A school in Fairfax, Virginia, says student engagement has improved under cellphone restrictions introduced in a new pilot program. Teachers at Robinson Secondary School say they’re surprised by the difference they noticed in such a short time. The “fear of missing out” (FOMO) among students is gone and laughter and small talk has returned. “I was really skeptical to...

A school in Fairfax, Virginia, says student engagement has improved under cellphone restrictions introduced in a new pilot program. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.

Here’s what to know about Virginia’s final guidance for banning students from using cellphones in school.

Arizona State University is launching a program for parents and guardians of their students called “Thriving in Your Empty Nest Chapter.”

Stanford University tops LinkedIn’s list as the No.1 MBA program in the world in 2024.

Aliyah Majeed-Hall, a high school junior, started an organization called One Word Reading Initiative where she gives away high-quality books to children in vulnerable communities. She started the organization after meeting kids at a volunteer literacy program and saw a need for kids to be passionate about reading. News4’s Molette Green reports. 

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona vows “to do better” as administrators say this year’s FAFSA debacle is already leaving its mark on campuses.

There’s a plan in Virginia to make classrooms cellphone free. Science teacher and Storm Team4 Meteorologist Ryan Miller talks about the plan and the impact it could have on students’ education.

There are more enrollment opportunities for pre-K in Frederick County Public Schools in Maryland, but class sizes in the district have increased. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.