Nicole Asbury

Washington, D.C.

Staff Writer

Education: University of Kansas, BS in journalism

Nicole Asbury is a local reporter for The Washington Post covering education and K-12 schools in Maryland. She joined The Post as an intern in 2021. She has previously covered Kansas politics and breaking news for the Kansas City Star as an intern, and she has served as an editorial intern for the Poynter Institute.
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Latest from Nicole Asbury

Damascus High ‘brooming’ sex assault lawsuit can go to trial, judge rules

The federal litigation stemmed from locker-room sex assaults by junior varsity football players in Maryland.

May 13, 2023

Prince George’s intends to sue social media firms over students’ mental health

The legal action probably would be similar to those filed by other school systems that argue social media is a major contributor to a youth mental health crisis.

May 11, 2023

Pr. George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks launches U.S. Senate bid

Her entry into the Senate race sets up a high-profile contest between her and Rep. David Trone (D-Md.), who is expected to spend millions in his campaign.

May 9, 2023

Muhammad Ali won a title fight in Maryland. Then he went to prom.

On May 1, 1976, Muhammad Ali was persuaded by a high school teacher to make an appearance at a Prince George's County prom.

May 8, 2023

Prosecutor alleges Md. parents watched teen daughter ‘slowly die’

The parents were charged with murder, and authorities put six other children into foster care.

May 4, 2023

Incidents of hate, bias, racism lead to Montgomery school action plan

The plans announced by Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Monifa B. McKnight include more training for staff and better coordination when responding to incidents.

April 28, 2023

Montgomery school construction projects hit by rising costs, inflation

County leaders considering how to fund the projects are hearing from parents about aging buildings and overcrowding at schools long in need of improvements.

April 22, 2023

Man fatally shot in Prince George’s County, police say

A man was fatally shot in the greater Landover area of Prince George's County, police said Sunday.

April 11, 2023

Some Montgomery parents want to opt out of new books featuring LGBTQ characters

The Montgomery County school system said it would halt its opt-out provision for the books and parents should not expect advance notification when they are used.

April 11, 2023

A Montgomery County parent still pushes for schools to ban the ‘R-word’

Parent Jared Hautamaki is still fighting for a total ban on attire worn by Montgomery County students with the old name and logo of the Washington Commanders.

April 1, 2023