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Fate of Chesapeake elementary school up in the air
The School Board wants more time to consider implementation of the district's first early childhood...
757 Votes: Hampton Roads elections on the ballot in November 2026
The 2026 Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press voter guide provides information for Hampton Roads voters about...
Back to school: Hampton Roads students and teachers begin a new school year
Monday marked a new beginning for about 200,000 students scattered around Hampton Roads.
Photos: Students head back to school
Students in Hampton Roads have started heading back to school for the 2026-27 school year.
3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold
Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis.
Many voters will see a sales tax referendum on this year’s ballot. Here’s what it means.
The potential sales tax increase would be capped at 1% and would be used solely...
Students can now get a Ph.D. in cybersecurity at ODU, a first for Virginia
Old Dominion University has become the first college in the commonwealth to offer an interdisciplinary...
‘With all due hoopla’: William & Mary students return to campus with excitement for the year ahead
Following this week's student move-in, William & Mary will hold its annual convocation ceremony on...
Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots’ flaws
AI chatbots have become the bane of teachers everywhere.
How to help your kids make friends at a new school
Tell kids they will meet more friends when they're not glued to their phones.
Astronomy and space sciences are soaring right now with kids. Keeping them engaged is much harder.
Science, pop-culture are converging at a crucial time for STEM recruitment. But some methods work...
School district asks police to stop using electric shock gloves on students
Omaha police agreed this week to stop carrying gloves that can deliver electric shocks to...
Nebraska’s largest school district asks police to stop using electric shock gloves on students
Omaha Police Department officers will continue using tasers and batons at the schools.
School district sued over mosque field trip visit
The lawsuit was filed on Aug. 8 in district court against the district and Palo...
A left tackle can make $4M in college football, not the NFL. Is this pay for play?
College sports are undergoing a transformation with the rise of NIL deals.
Plan to redevelop former Bayside 6th Grade Campus into public park advances
Terms to a plan to redevelop a defunct school building into a park was approved...
College is still worth it, parents say. They just want more options
What parents consider “higher education” is changing.
Pentagon orders audit of 30 universities’ partnerships with foreign institutions
Schools must complete a review and terminate any arrangements deemed problematic within two weeks.
Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools
She says investigations were rushed, incomplete or failed to establish legal violations by the schools.
US school vaccination rates inch down yet again and exemptions reach record high
Experts blame confusion in vaccination recommendations.
Feds launch investigation of William & Mary, alleging discrimination in scholarships, aid
William & Mary is under investigation by the United States Justice Department on the grounds...
Supreme Court asked to review Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments in public schools
The case could set a new national standard for religious expression in classrooms.
The ripple effects of the Iran war could threaten education for millions of kids around the world
Some students are staying home to work, helping their families make ends meet.
What Hampton Roads parents need to know about vaccines as the school year nears
Health officials have decried President Donald Trump's executive order on childhood vaccines. Don't be confused...
Youngest Black professor at Cambridge who faced plagiarism claims is found dead
Jason Arday resigned after intense media pressure.
An ‘influencer’ degree? Colleges bet on content creator major as critics question its value
Even if someone has the skills to make it in content creation, it isn't easy...
US military base schools put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity
Conservatives have eyed the schools as a testing ground for reshaping education.
States, cities try to keep ICE out of schools
More than a dozen states have enacted laws designed to keep ICE away from schools.
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University
The judge says the administration failed to prove an ongoing violation of federal antidiscrimination laws.
Families feel the pinch of higher children’s shoe prices as kids head back to school
The pressure to have the right footwear is colliding with higher prices.
How to make the most of parent-teacher conferences during back-to-school and beyond
School conferences are sometimes 15 to 20 minutes, with little time for parents to ask...
Neighborhood effort to preserve Chesapeake school challenges leaders
A neighborhood campaign bent on preserving a Chesapeake elementary school has formed in opposition to...
Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances
Experts say it's a great time to start building credit, budgeting and managing money.
Time to build? York officials grapple with aging schools.
For more than three decades, York County’s school division has avoided costly new building projects...
How to set your child up for success in the classroom
A specialist in educating children with disabilities has a game plan for all parents.
As Colorado universities align with ChatGPT, student AI resisters take a stand against the ‘plagiarism machine’
“The majority of my participants flat out don’t think AI has a place in education.”
Federal judge orders Virginia county to change Confederate school names it restored in 2024
The judge said that the school board violated Black students’ 14th Amendement rights, and that...
Norfolk residents will vote on 1% sales tax to fund schools in November
If approved by voters in November, an additional 1% sales tax would fund construction and...
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
The modern school backpack has evolved, but it hasn’t necessarily gotten lighter.
5 ways to slash back-to-school spending
So how can we parents plan for this predictable (yet stressful) time of year?
Department of Education launches probe into antisemitism at California colleges
The investigation alleges that the universities have not handled an influx of antisemitic harassment of...
Justice Department says Duke Law School illegally considered race in admissions
President Trump has repeatedly accused colleges of using other proxies to maintain racial diversity, which...
Louisiana school board and federal government end 61 years of segregation monitoring
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says these decades-old cases are expensive and ineffective.
AI will soon be a part of the learning process in Norfolk classrooms, with teacher guidance
Starting next school year, artificial intelligence will be integrated into students' classroom learning.
Trump administration moves forward with Head Start overhaul, proposing to eliminate regulations
Head Start centers serve around 700,000 of the nation’s most vulnerable children.
Former Gov. Youngkin leads national school choice policy group
"This is almost universal school choice for the entire country," Youngkin said.
Marmots got money troubles: Research cuts lead scientists to OnlyFans
Looking for some marmot content? Try OnlyFans or, rather, OnlyMarms.
Hampton Roads music teacher awarded $10,000 grant from Barry Manilow
Ten local high school music teachers were nominated, and the public voted online for a winner.
Williamsburg library’s unique summer reading tradition is one for the books
A title-sharing activity is a beloved part of the summer reading program at The Williamsburg...
Norfolk council to vote on ballot referendum for 1% schools sales tax
Norfolk City Council will vote Thursday on whether to allow voters to decide whether to...
At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science
Interest in AI is growing among students from non-tech majors.
Trump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards, leaving states to set the rules
Head Start is a key early education program for low-income children.
College will cost more in Virginia this fall. Here’s an idea of what you’re paying for.
Here's what to know about hikes in tuition at Virginia's public colleges.
Norfolk jury finds man guilty of 1996 sexual assault of student
A Norfolk jury found Melvin Cuffee, 58, guilty of the 30-year-old rape of a Norfolk...
Portsmouth OKs November ballot referendum on 1% sales tax to benefit schools
If approved by Portsmouth voters in November, the additional general retail sales tax proceeds would...
A Portsmouth youth band lost its practice space. A groundswell of community support helped get it back.
After weeks of back-and-forth with Portsmouth city staff and leaders, New Generation Marching Band is...
New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash
The female-looking robot was intended to help students studying robotics and technology fields.
Some schools are extending admissions for students unenrolled by Howard University
Other colleges and universities are stepping up to fill the gap for students left scrambling.
Trump officials launch probe of 2 school districts over alleged testosterone vials, kissing exercise
The Trump administration is investigating dozens of schools making accommodations for transgender and LGBTQ+ students.
Review of ODU shooting recommends series of changes to university policies
The review said that, had ODU known of the gunman's criminal history, it likely would've...
Military family enrollments in Hampton schools have jumped 80%. Here’s why.
Officials say there's a number of reasons Hampton schools has recently seen an 81% increase...
Retired educator opens early childhood center in Virginia Beach
The school offers full- and part-time programs and serves kids up to 12 years old.
Teens ‘touch grass’ and get PE credit at outdoor education with Newport News schools
"It's been a very good way to make new friends outside of social media," one...
A collector of stories, a distributor of grants: Virginia has an official state folklorist
Katy Clune, Virginia's folklorist, distributes grants and searches the state for stories and traditions and,...
502 students lose spots at Howard University over tuition payments just weeks before classes start
Over 500 incoming Howard University students unenrolled after missing payment deadlines.
Colonial Williamsburg’s former CEO settles $25M lawsuit by William & Mary student he struck in crosswalk
Cliff Fleet has settled a $25 million lawsuit that a former William & Mary student...
If your degree doesn’t pay enough, you can’t borrow. Federal loans cut for low-wage programs
About 33% of programs at for-profit schools are expected to fail.
White House admits it used keywords to kill billions worth of California research grants
Federal agencies that terminated research grants at the University of California admitted they screened for...
Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard’s financial aid for international students
Justice Department investigates Harvard over claims of Chinese scholarship discrimination
As defaults on student loans surge, millions are trying to get their lives back on track
Many went off track in 2024, when payments resumed after a pandemic-era freeze.
School Board members who opposed hiring Chesapeake’s new superintendent explain their rationale
All four members of the Chesapeake School Board who quietly voted against the hiring of...
Camp Scrubs helps Hampton Roads students explore healthcare careers
They learned skills such as performing ultrasounds on a frozen chicken, preparing IVs and scrubbing...
Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the US
Trump administration limits international student visas to four-year stays in new DHS rule.
Suspects arrested in the Philippines over killing of ODU professor
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of an American marine biologist...
Federal appeals court ends a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana
The decision hands a victory to President Donald Trump’s administration.
Construction on afterschool, summer youth program center at former DePaul hospital to begin this fall
Construction on the more-than-$50 million St. Vincent DePaul House, a Norfolk afterschool youth campus, is...
Virginia Tech is ‘perfectly positioned’ for more defense research funding, officials say
The Department of Defense currently spends less than $100 million on research at Virginia Tech,...
Two Florida school principals accused of driving drunk in same car hours apart
The two women have both pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Distinguished ODU marine biologist shot dead by masked men in the Philippines
Kent Carpenter, 73, had been a biological sciences professor at Old Dominion University since 1996....
Chesapeake School Board narrowly hires an outsider as superintendent
At its Monday evening meeting, the Chesapeake school board selected its next top administrator to...
Spanberger gains 5-4 majority on Virginia Board of Education
Gov. Abigail Spanberger has appointed her fifth member to the Virginia Board of Education, giving her a majority...
ODU’s largest capital investment will fund new engineering and arts building
Creative and technical disciplines will work together under the same roof of a new, entirely...
Under threat of Title IX lawsuit, CNU reinstates sailing program
Months after announcing it would disband the sailing program, Christopher Newport University has confirmed the...
Christopher Newport University extends contract of president
William G. Kelly has been granted a contract extension by the university's board of visitors....
Outgoing Chesapeake schools superintendent reflects on career and future of the district
Chesapeake schools superintendent Jared A. Cotton nears retirement after eight years of service as superintendent...
Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here’s what to know
Trump Accounts launch amid widespread affordability concerns.
Virginia Wesleyan is no more. Here’s why it’s now Batten University.
A small, private Virginia Beach university has rebranded. It now shares an identity with the...
Judge strikes down Trump administration overhaul of student loan forgiveness program
A federal judge vacated Trump administration changes to student loan forgiveness.
Chesapeake schools poised for new superintendent, but acting leader will stay for now
While the School Board has "reached a decision" on the selection of a successor to...
Tony Brown, retired Hampton University dean, journalist and civil rights advocate, dies at 93
Tony Brown, the pioneering host and producer of “Tony Brown’s Journal,” died June 17 at...
Nursing gains ‘professional’ label for student loans after judge’s ruling, but theology now dropped
Judge blocks student loan limits for nursing, physical therapy graduate students.
Bible stories are approved as required reading in Texas public schools
The proposal would mandate Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations” alongside parables from the New Testament.
Judge blocks Trump plan that would limit graduate student loans in nursing and other fields
Caps on federal student loans were passed as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill.
ODU, other Virginia colleges want to supercharge their research capabilities
Four Virginia colleges are envisioning a world in which they join forces to invent new...
What to know about the push to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools
Critics say it violates the constitutional separation of church and state.
Virginia Beach School Board reverses course on new policy limiting laptops for students, extends ban to first graders
In a complicated reevaluation of a policy passed last meeting, members of the School Board...
Virginia lawmakers approve nearly $700M for VCU to buy Altria building, build dental school
Lawmakers on Monday approved two major capital projects: purchasing the Altria Center for Research and Technology for...
His son overdosed on fentanyl at 17. He’s still trying to understand how it happened.
James Michael Jolley was 17 years old when he died from an overdose on fentanyl....
Los Angeles schools superintendent resigns after FBI search and months on paid leave
The district's Board of Education said it had received a resignation letter from Alberto Carvalho.