Fairfax County Public Schools considers boundary changes
Boundary changes and potentially bussing students could be coming to the largest school district in northern Virginia.
Lawmakers want vape shop buffer zone for Montgomery County schools
There are 22 vape shops in Montgomery County and 19 of them are within a half mile of a Montgomery County middle school or high school.
Some classrooms in Fairfax County aren't equipped with smoke detectors
FOX 5 has learned students in Fairfax County are in classrooms without smoke detectors and some parents have concerns.
14-year-old starts freshman year at George Washington University
Meet the 14-year-old George Washington University freshman!
DC students, teachers killed on 9/11 remembered by school family on 18th anniversary of terror attacks
In a heartfelt tribute posted to social media, D.C. Public Schools remembers three students and three teachers lost on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attack.
Loudoun County Sheriff's Office investigating rumored social media threats towards schools
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is investigating social media posts being shared that are rumored to contain threats toward schools throughout the county.
HBO produces documentary to help kids understand 9/11
For students from elementary to high school, the Sept. 11 terrorist attack isn't a memory. It's history. A new HBO documentary that debuts on the event's 18th anniversary treats it that way.
Loudoun County schools reviewing seclusion and restraint policy
One of northern Virginia’s largest school districts is ready to review its seclusion and restraint policy.
Boy has ‘worst birthday ever’ after hot lunch is taken away because of outstanding balance
A 9-year-old boy said he had “the worst birthday ever” when his lunch was taken away because he had an outstanding balance at an Ohio school.
Education Department rejected 99 percent of applicants for student loan forgiveness program
The U.S. Department of Education accepted just 1 percent of applicants in the first year of a revamped student loan forgiveness program, according to a government watchdog report.
Family: Lakeville, Minn. girl in vegetative state after school nurse failed to treat her asthma
A family says their daughter suffered a catastrophic brain injury and is now in a vegetative state after her school nurse in Lakeville, Minnesota didn't treat her asthma.
Montgomery County high school scraps 'No Zero' policy after FOX 5 report
A Montgomery County school has been forced to scrap a policy that prohibited teachers from giving students zeroes even if they didn’t do any work.
Standing-room only: Parents say school buses overcrowded in Anne Arundel County
Thousands of kids take the bus to school every single day, but some parents in Anne Arundel County said their busses are so full, it’s putting children in danger.
'No Zero' policy at Maryland school draws scrutiny
A Montgomery County high school has created its own grading policy, telling teachers they can no longer give students a grade of “zero” even if the student doesn’t do any work.
Back to school: The CDC wants you to put this in your kid's backpack this year
Back to school season is officially here, and federal health officials are recommending parents and caregivers to take an extra step to ensure their child’s safety.
School begins in Maryland; Terrible Traffic Tuesday marks return of heavier congestion to region’s roadways
Labor Day has passed, and in Maryland, that means hundreds of thousands of students headed back to class on Tuesday.
Traffic congestion expected to worsen Tuesday as more kids head back to school
Summer is coming to an end, kids are heading back to school, and unfortunately, that means traffic will be returning to the D.C. area too.
Pay It Forward: Helping teachers ‘clear the lists’
A new school year is here and educators everywhere have been working hard to welcome students back to the classroom.
Move-in day at University of Maryland marks beginning of new school year for students
A new school year is beginning at the University of Maryland. New and returning students are moving in to their residence halls beginning on Thursday through the weekend.
First day of school for Loudoun County students
Summer vacation is officially over for students in Loudoun County. Over 80,000 students headed back to school Thursday.