Education

How Many Arlington, VA Grads Get Into Ivy League Schools?

Gaining admission to the Ivies is tough, even for students from one of the nation's top school districts. A look at the numbers.

For Low-Income Students, This Program Puts Piano Lessons Within Reach

Piano lessons are expensive. Piano & More's 'Play It Forward' program is making the instrument accessible for kids who want to play.

The 20 Most Popular Colleges for Arlington’s Class of 2024

These schools received the most applications from APS seniors last spring.

Arlington Named Second Most Educated City in the U.S.

Arlington has the nation's highest rate of bachelor's and advanced degrees, and the lowest high school dropout rate, per a study by Forbes Advisor.

Teachers We Love

Seasoned educators share stories and takeaways from their many years on the job.

AI Has Entered the Classroom. Are We Ready?

Generative AI has made its way into K-12 schools whether we like it or not. Here's how teachers and students are using the technology.

Arlington Adds Speed Cameras to 10 School Zones

The PhotoSPEED program aims to improve road and crosswalk safety by encouraging drivers to slow down for students.

Where Arlington’s Class of 2024 Applied to College

Which colleges and universities were most popular among this year's graduates? A look at the numbers.
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20 Most Popular Out-of-State Colleges for Arlington Grads

Outside of Virginia, these schools received the most applications from Arlington's Class of 2023.

20 Most Popular Colleges for Arlington’s Class of 2023

These schools received the most applications from APS seniors last year.

Making School a ‘Happy Place’

John and Joyce Wanda grew up in poverty and left Uganda. Their commitment to education took them back.

Remembering Arlington’s ‘Experiment in Free-Form Education’

Half a century ago, this short-lived experiment in student-directed learning was a precursor to the creation of H-B Woodlawn.