Should Fewer Students Go to College?

Most high school graduates from this area go college, but many will graduate college with more debt than they can handle. Is college becoming a privilege that only the upper class can truly afford?

Letter to the Editor: Alexandria Should Not Place a Cap on Ambition

Laura Dove and Dan Solomon believe Alexandria should send students to the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.

Letter to the Editor: Thank You Jefferson-Houston Volunteers

Cora Kelly Community Cuts Ribbon on Impressive New Playground

Vice Mayor on project: “It’s a demonstration of civic engagement at its best.”

T.C. Williams Teacher Resigns Following Allegations of Inappropriate Relationships

Letter from principal states 'police have been contacted and all appropriate actions are being taken.'

One Third-Grade Class, Two Homicide Victims 13 Years Apart

Julian Dawkins, who died of a gunshot wound last week, was in the same third-grade class as Kevin Shifflett, the victim of one of the most grisly crimes in Alexandria's history.

MV Big Flea Raises More Than $35,000

Money raised will benefit education enrichment activities and help teachers purchase classroom supplies.

Maury Fifth-Graders Honor Underground Railroad

Public art will be displayed outside the Russell Road elementary school through May 15.

MV Big Flea Set for Saturday

Fundraising event benefits Mount Vernon Community School in Del Ray.

ACDS Students Hold Poetry Reading at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub

Third-grade students read their favorite poems, plus original works.

Video: Mark Wahlberg Answers Questions from T.C. Williams Students

Actor Mark Wahlberg visited Alexandria on Wednesday.

Photo Gallery: Mark Wahlberg Visits T.C. Williams High School

Actor Mark Wahlberg talks to T.C. Williams students about the importance of hard work and finding a passion in life.

ACPS Hosts Chinese 7th Graders

The event is part of a cultural exchange program with Yew Chung International School.

ACPS Adopts $245 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2014

The budget represents a 2.4 percent increase over the prior budget.

D.C.-Area Schools: How Does T.C. Williams Stack Up?

In annual Washington Post Challenge Index that ranks difficulty of high schools locally and nationally, Alexandria's high school is in the top half.

ACPS Middle School Official Leaves for Ohio

Gregory Hutchings has accepted a job as superintendent of Shaker Heights Schools.

ACPS Releases 2013-14 School Calendar

Traditional schools to start Sept. 3 while modified calendar schools will start Aug. 1.

'Mighty Titans' Authors Holding Book Signing Saturday

St. Elmo's Coffee Pub is hosting the book signing from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

NAACP Invites Public to Q&A with ACPS Superintendent

Event will be held Tuesday night at Charles Houston Recreation Center.

Thursday School Delays in the Alexandria Area

A few area private schools are opening on a two-hour delay.

ACPS Kindergarten Open Houses Begin in February

The dates for Alexandria City Public Schools' open houses for families of rising kindergartners begin this month.

Group Aids ACPS in Long-Range Planning

Joint Long-Range Educational Facilities Program Group seeks to help the city determine just how big the public school system is getting.

T.C. Williams Senior Signs With Coastal Carolina

Titans wide receiver Landon Moss will join the Coastal Carolina football team in the fall.

Mount Vernon, George Mason Receive Healthy School Awards

Students honored for their participation in the Marine Corps Marathon Healthy Kids Fun Run.

Mid-Atlantic Erg Sprint Organizers Seek Volunteers

The event, held at T.C. Williams, is one of the largest indoor rowing events in the world.

Virginia Snow Storm: Alexandria School Closings and Delays

All Alexandria City Public Schools are closed Wednesday. City government is open.

ACPS Central Office Adds Grants Officer, Equity Director

Victor Martin Jr. is the new director of equity while Kevin Bellamy will oversee grant projects for ACPS.

City Engages Youth for 'Day of Service'

The Jan. 19 event honors Inauguration Day.

Who Is the School Board Liaison for Your School?

Each board member is assigned to work closely with at least two ACPS schools.

MVCS PTA Fundraiser Brings in More Than $22,000

PTA still hopes to reach fundraising goal for technology and literacy needs.

Bondra, Burton Share Love of Hockey at ACDS

Former Capitals players instruct students in a game of floor hockey.

New School Board Includes Six First-Time Members

Vice Chairman Helen Morris ousted from District A.

Titans Top Wolverines in Overtime

T.C. Williams finishes season with four straight victories, but playoffs unlikely.

Titans Top Atoms for Homecoming Win

T.C. Williams earns second straight win.

Weekend Food for Kids Expands to Cora Kelly

Dominion Virginia Power donates $20,000 to Assistance League of Northern Virginia to expand program benefitting students living in poverty.

Alexandria Country Day School Kicks Off 30th Birthday Celebration

Private school has grown from 56 to 218 students.

District B Candidates Discuss Teacher Morale

The Taylor Run Citizens Association hosted an Alexandria school board candidate debate Wednesday night at MacArthur Elementary.

Titans Halt Losing Skid

T.C. Williams beats West Springfield for first win since August.

District A Candidates Discuss Improving Communication, Achievement

Five of the six candidates running for Alexandria School Board in District A attended a forum Monday night at Mount Vernon Community School.

Titans Suffer Fifth Straight Loss

T.C. Williams falls to Woodson on the road.