Education

Students Are Using AI For Everything. When Is It Cheating?

Some see chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude as an easy path to an A. High schoolers say they can't compete without them.

Teachers We Love

We asked these Northern Virginia educators to reflect on all that they’ve learned from students, on the job and in life.

The 20 Most Popular Colleges for Arlington’s Class of 2026

These colleges and universities received the most applications from APS seniors during the 2025-26 school year.

Arlington, Fairfax School Districts Study How AI Can Help Teachers

FCPS and APS staff are exploring and testing how generative AI tools can improve instructional models and productivity.

The 20 Most Popular Liberal Arts Colleges for Arlington Grads

These private liberal arts institutions received the most applications from APS seniors during the 2024-25 school year.

The 20 Most Popular Out-of-State Colleges for Arlington Grads

Outside of Virginia, these schools received the most applications from Arlington's class of 2025.

Who Actually Gets Into the Ivy League and Other Elite Colleges?

Stellar students applying to the nation’s top universities are being rejected in droves. What's driving admissions decisions?

The 20 Most Popular Colleges for Arlington’s Class of 2025

These colleges and universities received the most applications from APS seniors during the 2024-25 school year.
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6 Inspiring NoVA Teachers We Love

Seasoned educators in Arlington, McLean and Falls Church share favorite stories and insights from their years on the job.

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.