News & Politics Maryland School Chief Carey Wright Has Advice for Parents What the educator has learned about learning. Education, Maryland, Q&AMay 14, 2026
News & Politics Can the Education Department Really Force Virginia Schools to Change Their Policies About Trans Kids? Governor Glenn Youngkin doesn't have their back, so Northern Virginia school districts don't have great options. Department of Education, Education, Glenn YoungkinJuly 29, 2025
Health | News & Politics Schools Are Banning Phones. What About Laptops? Computers in class might actually hurt students. DC Public Schools, Education, I.Q., Mental HealthMarch 25, 2025
News & Politics A New Book Captures the Tough Lives of Teachers Alexandra Robbins goes to school in her revealing latest work. Capital Comment, Education, Interview, New BookMarch 6, 2023
Health | Parenting What to Know About Hiring a Tutor for Your Child Many kids fell behind during remote learning, creating a tutor-for-hire frenzy. Education, Parents, students, tutoringOctober 7, 2022
News & Politics Northern Virginia School Boards Sue Governor Youngkin Over Masks Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, and Prince William County are parties to the suit, which asserts their right to set their own policies. Education, Glenn Youngkin, masks, SchoolsJanuary 24, 2022
News & Politics Northern Virginia School Districts to Governor: We’ll Keep Masks On, Thanks Education, Glenn Youngkin, masks, Northern VirginiaJanuary 18, 2022
News & Politics Lawsuit Accuses Georgetown University of Participating in Admissions “Cartel” The suit cites the "extra consideration" Georgetown has said it gives to kids of Washington power types. Education, Georgetown University, LawsuitsJanuary 10, 2022
News & Politics Federal Workers and Alexandria Students Didn’t Get Much of a Snow Day The logic of days off for inclement weather has fundamentally changed during the pandemic. Education, snow daysJanuary 3, 2022
News & Politics Could Virtual School Return After the Holidays? Prince George's County schools will revert to distance learning after the holidays. So far, no other area systems have followed its lead. covid, Education, virtual learningDecember 20, 2021
A New Book Captures the Tough Lives of Teachers