Northwest DC middle school parents feel duped by in person learning
Parents of students at Alice Deal Middle School say in-person learning was expanded for this last term, but what they didn't know is how little in-person instruction would actually be available to their children.
Debate over critical race theory boiling over in Loudoun County school district
A fierce debate is erupting among Loudoun County school district students and officials over whether "critical race theory" should be included in the curriculum.
College students can tap into $36B in emergency funds from Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 11 that it is allocating more than $36 billion in emergency grants to over 5,000 colleges and universities to be used for education infrastructure impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
'We can and we must': President of teachers union calls for full reopening of schools in fall
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.
Arlington public schools officials say they have too few teachers to support summer school
During a school year of mostly virtual learning, a lot of students fell behind. It left many parents hoping summer school would help turn things around, but now, some are finding out that won’t be an option.
Fairfax County schools parents push back against extension on ‘pass, no mark or letter grade’ option
Kids in public schools around the DMV have just about a month or so to go before this pandemic impacted year comes to an end.
Prince William County schools plan for fall includes in-person learning 5 days a week
The reopening plan for this fall for Prince William County schools was released Wednesday night – and it includes details for how the district will accommodate state law and offer in-person learning five days a week.
DC 16-year-old who graduated high school early makes decision after being accepted to 14 colleges
A D.C. 16-year-old is graduating high school early and is getting ready for college -- and he's already decided what school he'll be attending this fall!
Prince William County superintendent to present school board full-time, in-person fall learning plan
The Prince William County school superintendent will present the school board a reopening plan Wednesday that would call for a five day a week, full-time, in-person learning schedule for the fall school year.
Some local high schools drop out of US News and World Report’s top schools list
The U.S. News & World Report released its highly anticipated 2021 Best High School rankings on Tuesday – and some local institutions were notably absent.
Maryland State Board of Education calls for full-time in-person education option next year
The Maryland State Board of Education on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution calling for school districts to offer full-time in-person education option during the 2021-2022 school year.
Virginia Department of Education shoots down claims of eliminating accelerated math courses for equity plan
Are advanced math classes going away in Virginia for the sake of student equity?
University System of MD to require COVID-19 vaccine for students, faculty, and staff this fall
The University System of Maryland is requiring all eligible students, faculty, and staff who will be on Maryland campuses this fall be vaccinated against COVID-19 -- including the campuses of the University of Maryland, Towson University, Coppin State University and Bowie State University.
VMI Superintendent vows to address ‘blind spots’
If racism exists at the Virginia Military Institute, the school’s new superintendent tells FOX 5 he’s committed to fixing the problem.
Georgetown University to host in-person commencement
Georgetown University will host in-person commencement this may, the school's president announced on Thursday.
Arlington public schools families push district officials for more in-person instruction days
With just two months left in school, many frustrated parents and students in Arlington are continuing to push for more in-person days.
Montgomery County issues guidance for in-person graduation ceremonies
The Montgomery County Council has voted on guidance for in-person graduation ceremonies.
Virginia expands capacity for school performances
Sports games won't be the only events that spectators will be able to attend at schools in Virginia.
Virtual ‘thank you’ on Zoom at one Montgomery County high school, goes viral
Virtual classes have been hard for both students and teachers within the last year and a half, some who haven't even been able to meet each other in person yet.
Parents around DC area wonder whether kids will need vaccinations to attend school
We’re hearing some reaction tonight as parents around the D.C. area are beginning to get notices for what vaccines their children must have in order to go back to school in the fall.