Virginia Superintendent requires every school board to adopt policies on treatment of transgender students
Virginia's Superintendent announced Friday that he would be requiring every school board in the state to adopt policies on the treatment of transgender students.
School Mask Mandates: What you need to know in DC, Maryland and Virginia
School mask mandates in D.C., Maryland and Virginia by county.
Virginia judge tosses lawsuit challenging directive for school boards to adopt inclusive policies
A Virginia judge has tossed a lawsuit by conservative groups challenging the state's directive to local school boards to adopt inclusive policies for transgender students. However, those same conservative groups are still claiming victory.
Homeschooling surges across US, even as schools plan in-person classes
Some U.S. parents say they're planning to continue to homeschool their children, even as schools resume in-person classes.
Critical race theory to face first major political test in Virginia
Virginia has become a flashpoint for the nationwide debate over critical race theory.
DC Public Schools requiring face mask, covering for all students, staff
DC Public Schools are requiring all students, staff and visitors to wear a face mask or covering for the 2021-22 school year in addition to implementing other health and safety measures.
New COVID-19 safety guidelines, mask mandates for students in VA: Here's what it means for your child
School districts now have new guidelines for the new school year.
Virginia officials release updated COVID-19 safety guidelines, mask mandate for schools
The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Education released new guidance Wednesday for PreK-12 schools for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year which includes supporting school divisions in making decisions on masking and other prevention measures.
FOX 5 EXCLUSIVE: Fairfax County Public School union says summer-school bonus creates caste system
The Fairfax Education Association has circulated a petition calling on Fairfax County Public Schools to remedy what they call a two-class system created by bonuses offered to encourage staff to sign up for volunteer extended school year shifts.
Judge rules Indiana University can mandate COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff
In a ruling dated Sunday, U.S. District Judge Damon Leichty in South Bend rejected a request from eight IU students who sought to block the requirement.
Fairfax County approves protections for transgender, gender-expansive students
Thursday night was a big win for transgender rights in Fairfax County.
DC area parents still question mask-wearing policies weeks before in-person school begins
As most kids in the DMV move closer to going back to in-person school next month, many parents still want to know: What are the plans for masks?
Thomas Jefferson PTSA president voted out: report
Drama is unfolding at one of the nation’s most prestigious high schools.
DMV parents express mixed feelings about new CDC student mask wearing guidelines
With a highly anticipated school year just weeks away, on Friday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings, relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines.
'Critical race theory' accusations prompt WV school district to pause 'Black Math Genius' program
“Racist,” and “Segregationist.” Those are some of the words being hurled toward school officials in one West Virginia district who tried to bring a program that focuses on Black kids to Jefferson County. The program is called: “Black Math Genius.”
PGCPS board members petition state to remove board chair
Six Prince George’s County school board members are petitioning the state to remove their board chair.
Nikole Hannah-Jones, Ta-Nehisi Coates to join Howard University faculty
Howard University announced the hiring of two new faculty members who the school says will help educate a new generation of Black journalists.
Virtual summer school woes frustrate parents in Montgomery County
Some parents in Montgomery County say they are continuing to be frustrated with MCPS even after school is out, saying that their kids who are trying to attend virtual summer school, have yet to receive a link to log on for the class.
Arlington School Board votes to remove police from schools
In a unanimous 5 to 0 vote on Thursday night, the Arlington County Public School Board voted to remove school resource officers from permanent daily positions in schools.
DC high school teacher selected as Amazon Teacher of the Year
Amazon has named a Washington D.C. computer science teacher a 2021 Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year.