In order to combat “summer learning loss,” the Loudoun County Public Schools School Board is considering adjusting the LCPS academic calendar to a year-round schedule. Currently, LCPS follows a traditional...

In light of ever-increasing tuition costs and rising popularity of technical careers, many high school students are choosing to attend trade school or community college instead of four year colleges. A...

By offering the International Baccalaureate program, Valley is taking a step towards developing critical thinking skills for students, encouraging real world application in education and providing an environment...

The Washington Post laid off over 300 employees on Feb. 4. The paper is owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, who ordered the cuts to cope with sizable financial losses.  Overall, around 30% of the entire...

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) has formally adopted Virginia’s new bell-to-bell phone policy and clearly stated that the policy will cover the entire school day.  Bell to bell is defined by...

LCPS is set to review the new “bell-to-bell” phone policy, and the School Board will vote on it Tuesday, Dec. 16. The state of Virginia mandated this ban, which took effect in July. Now it’s time...

Scrolling through social media used to be just for fun and entertainment. But now it's a distraction and affects  classrooms and school environments.  Rather than focusing on school and upcoming tests...

Voting is a powerful thing, but is only powerful when it is informed. To vote without knowing what you are voting for is the same thing as steering a ship without a map. You may go ahead, but you do not...

Since ChatGPT’s launch in 2022, AI’s alarmingly fast growth has been useful in numerous fields of occupation, such as retail and cybersecurity. Despite its increased relevance, there is a lack of student...

Over the past decade, our government has become increasingly divided, partisanship began to run strong, particularly in Congress. Day-to-day life for not only government officials and policymakers, but...

In July of 2024, Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed Executive Order 33 that stated all Virginia schools will implement “Bell-to-Bell” cell-phone free instructional time to prioritize students' mental health...

As time is eaten up between starting college applications and deadlines, the scramble to gather required material ensues. In this rush, the distinction between seniors who are wholly prepared and those...