Schools and educational institutions in 11 states will share grants totaling $1 million from the Dominion Foundation.
Fairfax City Schools begin Sept. 6, and police will step up enforcement around stopped buses.
Chap Petersen and Scott Surovell cite $2.3 billion operating surplus at U.Va.
In essence, FCPS kicks the can down the road on issues of access to bathrooms and other accommodations for students.
One of George Mason University’s newest “graduates” is 2 feet tall, has a wet nose and loves a good belly rub.
Council, expected to vote on controversial name change, asked Virginia AG's opinion; AG Office: they don't have authority to stop it.
Virginia governor says "...in the movie, 'The Graduate,' the key word then was 'plastics.' Today, it’s 'cyber.'"
Businessman + philanthropist Dwight C. Schar has pledged $10 million to the School of Policy, Government, and International Affairs.
For 2016-17, total cost for in-state students—tuition, fees, room + board—will increase 2.7 percent to $22,030, or an additional $568.
GMU president reinforces "appropriateness of naming law school for Supreme Court justice;" clarifies role of donor gifts to the university.
After the university announces name change to law school after $30 million donation, dozens of faculty, staff protest with petition.
Rankings of high schools published Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.
School received two donations totaling $30 million; largest combined gift in university’s history will support new scholarship programs.
The university posted a message Wednesday, notifying the community that the three students are banned from campus.
C-SPAN founder Brian Lamb will give the keynote address at the grand opening of Fenwick Library at GMU.
A look at rankings for area schools, based on school results, student and parent surveys, and ratings for teachers.
School Board will consider starting school before Labor Day for the 2017-18 school year, now that system qualifies for waiver.
An 18-wheeler museum rolled up to a Fairfax elementary school from Richmond so that students could learn more about the Civil War.
New 2016 list: Niche.com rates the state's top private high schools, including one school on the national top 100 list.
City of Fairfax Schools invites the community to volunteer on April 30 to pack 10,000 meals for local students in need.
President Obama commended Landon Labuskes, a Paul VI junior who obtained a perfect score on the AP Calculus Exam.
For Friday evening, Feb. 12. Winter Weather Advisory issued with snow and ice expected on roadways.
Providence Elementary Schools Standards of Learning (SOL) scores for the 2014-2015 school year surpassed state benchmarks in all subjects.
More than two feet of snow still on some roadways Sunday made the decision easy regarding the school day on Monday and Tuesday.
The public is invited to FCPS superintendent Karen Garza's Listening Tour. The meeting for schools in the Fairfax City area is on Feb. 9.
Kids are already back in class — and the next holiday is just around the corner. Dates to know in Fairfax City this winter.
Fairfax High School students are coordinating a drive to collect animal food and supplies for the Humane Society of Fairfax County.
Providence Elementary School Principal Jesse Kraft won the '2015 Educational Leader of the Year' award from Leadership Fairfax.
City of Fairfax Schools hosted a delegation of principals from China on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015.
Two Nobel prizes have been won by George Mason University scholars.
If approved, the delay will accommodate the large number of voters expected that day for the Super Tuesday primary.
A gift from the Smithsonian, the fossil cast is now on display at George Mason University’s Exploratory Hall.
Students have until Oct. 16 to apply for 2016-2017 class at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
Household size and income are used to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price meal benefits.
Meeting Monday addresses problem. In 2013-2014 school year, county saw more than 2,000 students each take more than 20 unexcused absences.
The restaurant will make a donation to both schools to help support athletics and activities.
List includes students from from Fairfax High School, Lake Braddock Secondary School and Woodson High School.
Here's a look at some of the photos posted Tuesday on social media. Watch a welcome video from FCPS Superintendent Karen Garza.
School starts Sept. 8 for Fairfax County Public Schools.
Taylor Hall makes its debut Thursday in the Presidents Park area of the Fairfax campus at George Mason University.