Something else D.C. is pretty good at? Setting scientific education standards for our public school students. The District tied with California to top a national survey of science curricula. more ›

The Virginia Senate again deferred to the commonwealth's amusement parks in voting against a measure that would allow schools to open before Labor Day. more ›

If you're looking for a way to judge a local bar or restaurant, there's plenty of online resources to do so. Now, you can also judge and compare you local D.C. public schools. more ›

Earlier this week, the District broke ground on the modernization of Cardozo High School in Columbia Heights. Today, it's Dunbar High School's turn. more ›

This morning, Mayor Vince Gray and D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson unveiled the school district's newest athletic director -- and for the first time, that person is a woman. more ›

Despite its imposing presence, Cardozo High School, like many of the District's iconic public schools, has long been in disrepair. That will soon change. more ›

*At least until the figures are audited! The Office of the State Superintendent of Education reported today that enrollment in D.C. public schools and charter schools had grown for the third consecutive year, bringing the total number of students in the system to 78,200. more ›

As our commentariat pointed out, Mayor Vince Gray will be bagging groceries at the Southwest Waterfront Safeway this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. But as amusing as that may sound, it's actually not the food-related event we're most looking forward to seeing the Mayor participate in this week. more ›

As if the rampant sign vandalism wasn't enough, the Associated Press reports that three recent bathroom fires inside bathrooms at the recently renovated Woodrow Wilson High School have caused $150,000 in damages. more ›

According to a recently released D.C. Public Schools survey, the following things are very important to people with a vested interest in the city's schools. more ›

A Virginia elementary school student apparently suffered alcohol poisoning earlier this week after she ate two pumps of hand sanitizer inside her classroom on a dare. more ›

This morning, students and staff at Woodrow Wilson High School were evacuated as authorities investigated a suspicious package on campus. more ›

Long a symbol of both the potential and the pitfalls of the District's public school system, Cardozo High School will soon undergo a massive renovation and modernization. more ›

The District is one of two jurisdictions in the country that requires an HPV vaccine for sixth-grade girls, and now the city's public schools will start testing students on human sexuality, contraception and drug use. more ›

It makes sense: if you're really good at your job, you should be able to earn a little bit more trust around the workplace. That's what appears to be going on inside D.C. Public Schools, which will slightly change its teacher evaluation system to give teachers who earn high ratings the ability to waive in-person evaluations. more ›

Looks like schools, for those that already have opened for the new school year, will be in session come Monday. According to WeLoveDC, Council Member Harry Thomas Jr. has stated that D.C. schools will open tomorrow where facilities have power. DCist could not confirm the openings, however a decision will be announced by sometime this evening, with any updates by 5 a.m. tomorrow morning. The Post also has a short roundup of any school and college openings in the region. Be happy, at least there will be some use for all that bread and bologna that you stocked up on before the storm. Throw in some batteries while you're at it too. more ›

Why do Virginia's schools open so late? The answer might surprise you. more ›

Many parents around the D.C. region woke up to some disruptive news this morning -- their kids weren't going to school today. (The kids, of course, are pretty excited about it.) So what exactly happened overnight that made the city change its mind? more ›

Yesterday, of course, was the first day of public school for children in the District -- and wouldn't you know it, things went pretty smoothly. more ›

It's the middle of August, and generally one of the more pleasant mornings we've experienced so far this summer. Let's talk about snow! more ›

Big education news this afternoon: the District of Columbia has sent separation notices to 413 teachers this year, 309 of which will be terminated from their jobs at the city's public schools due to poor evaluation scores. more ›

This morning, the District of Columbia released its annual Comprehensive Assessment Score results for the previous school year -- and the news is, well, familiar. more ›

Pamela Ransome, the principal of Johnson Middle School who was under internal investigation over allegations that she struck two students, has been let go from her job. more ›

The Post reports that the principal of Johnson Middle School, Pamela Ransome, is under internal investigation concerning allegations that she struck two students over the last two months. more ›

If John Belushi taught us anything, it's that several people flinging food from one side of a cafeteria to the next is sure to be a hilarious romp. West Springfield High School Principal Paul A. Wardinski, however, begs to differ. more ›

A Prince George's County Schools bus driver is being hailed as "heroic" after he fought off an American bulldog which boarded a school bus and attacked multiple children early this morning. County police officers then shot and killed the animal after attempts to control it were unsuccessful. more ›

The District of Columbia's public school system now says that about 750 teachers and support staff have been "excessed" for the 2011-12 school year, though they are promising to help those teachers find other jobs within the District. more ›