16-year-old charged after shooting classmate at Wootton High School: police
Thomas S. Wootton High School went on lockdown Monday afternoon after a student was shot by a classmate, police say.
Thomas S. Wootton High School went on lockdown Monday afternoon after a student was shot by a classmate, police say.
These states rank as the best places for education in 2026, data suggests
New data is revealing the most and least educated states in America. See where your state ranks.
New data is revealing the most and least educated states in America. See where your state ranks.
These DC area schools were named among top universities in the world
Time Magazine recently released its list of the "World's Top Universities of 2026," featuring schools from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Time Magazine recently released its list of the "World's Top Universities of 2026," featuring schools from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Pentagon to end all military education programs at Harvard
The Pentagon announced Friday that it will sever ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowship, and certificate programs.
The Pentagon announced Friday that it will sever ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowship, and certificate programs.
NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
Kansas bill would require children to be potty-trained before entering kindergarten
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
Maryland elementary school student injured after firearm discharges in classroom, police say
Officials say an elementary school student was injured Wednesday when a firearm he was holding accidentally discharged inside a classroom.
Officials say an elementary school student was injured Wednesday when a firearm he was holding accidentally discharged inside a classroom.
School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Wednesday, February 4
School districts across the Washington, D.C. region are still dealing with lingering ice and snow after last month’s first major storm of the season. Many districts shut down for several days, and some are still operating on delayed schedules as crews work to clear neighborhood roads and school campuses.
School districts across the Washington, D.C. region are still dealing with lingering ice and snow after last month’s first major storm of the season. Many districts shut down for several days, and some are still operating on delayed schedules as crews work to clear neighborhood roads and school campuses.
Many northern Virginia schools operating under 2-hour delay Tuesday
Schools across Maryland and Virginia are closed once again, now into the second week after the Jan. 25 snowstorm, and on Tuesday, many are back open but operating on a two-hour delay.
Schools across Maryland and Virginia are closed once again, now into the second week after the Jan. 25 snowstorm, and on Tuesday, many are back open but operating on a two-hour delay.
School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Monday, February 2
Last weekend’s winter storm dumped five to 12 inches of snow across the DMV, leaving many roads unshoveled or covered in ice.
Last weekend’s winter storm dumped five to 12 inches of snow across the DMV, leaving many roads unshoveled or covered in ice.
DC Public School students return to class despite difficult road conditions
Sunday's snow is sticking around the DMV with temperatures still well below freezing.
Sunday's snow is sticking around the DMV with temperatures still well below freezing.
DC Public Schools students return to class despite difficult road conditions
Across our region, some streets still remain unplowed and heavy equipment is moving in. The icy streets and sidewalks are causing chaos for commuters but that didn't stop D.C. Public Schools today, bringing students back to the classroom after a two-hour delay. FOX 5’s Homa Bash has more.
Across our region, some streets still remain unplowed and heavy equipment is moving in. The icy streets and sidewalks are causing chaos for commuters but that didn't stop D.C. Public Schools today, bringing students back to the classroom after a two-hour delay. FOX 5’s Homa Bash has more.
FCPS admits system failures after football recruiting violations
After an investigation into improper recruiting practices, Fairfax County Public Schools says that the football programs at Hayfield Secondary School and Fairfax High School violated recruiting rules in 2024.
After an investigation into improper recruiting practices, Fairfax County Public Schools says that the football programs at Hayfield Secondary School and Fairfax High School violated recruiting rules in 2024.
Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K a year
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Tuesday, January 27
Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Tuesday, January 27 following a winter storm that brought snow and ice to the Washington, D.C. area.
Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Tuesday, January 27 following a winter storm that brought snow and ice to the Washington, D.C. area.
Fairfax County school board approves changes to district's boundaries
In an 8-to-3 vote, Fairfax County school board members approved amended school boundaries, finalizing the first district-wide redistricting plan in decades.
In an 8-to-3 vote, Fairfax County school board members approved amended school boundaries, finalizing the first district-wide redistricting plan in decades.
Fairfax County School Board to vote on changing school boundaries
Fairfax County School Board members are expected to vote on amending school boundaries Thursday night. It’s the first redistricting in decades. Shirin Rajaee joins us live outside of tonight's school board meeting at Luther Jackson Middle School.
Fairfax County School Board members are expected to vote on amending school boundaries Thursday night. It’s the first redistricting in decades. Shirin Rajaee joins us live outside of tonight's school board meeting at Luther Jackson Middle School.
Spanberger calls for affordability reform, stresses bipartisanship in first address
Newly-inaugurated Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered her first State of the Commonwealth address to the General Assembly on Jan. 19, which she used to focus on affordability and bipartisan leadership.
Newly-inaugurated Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered her first State of the Commonwealth address to the General Assembly on Jan. 19, which she used to focus on affordability and bipartisan leadership.
Here are the 10 executive orders Spanberger signed on her first day as governor
During her first day on the job, Spanberger signed a total of 10 executive orders covering a wide swath of policy issues.
During her first day on the job, Spanberger signed a total of 10 executive orders covering a wide swath of policy issues.
Student loans: Trump administration delays plan to withhold pay for borrowers in default
An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.
An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.