Family services worker picks up wrong kid from DC elementary school
“We just felt like that my son wasn’t going to come back,” the mom of a kid mistakenly released from a D.C. school tells FOX 5.
Transparency questioned in DC schools sexual abuse cases
A District of Columbia Public Schools staff member is accused of sexually abusing a student at a Northwest middle school and advocates say a lack of transparency in the District is part of the problem.
Advocates question transparency in DC schools sexual abuse cases
Advocates are questioning the transparency of DC schools in sexual abuse cases.
Students and faculty at DC elementary school react to gifts from Ellen and Michelle Obama
Speechless — that’s how students and faculty members described their feelings after their smoke test of The Ellen Degeneres Show.
Court records: Sex offender kidnapped two children from DC charter school
A man identified by court records as a sex offender briefly kidnapped two children from Rocketship Rise Academy in Southeast on October 11, according to police, but the school didn't inform parents about the incident until Tuesday.
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.
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.
DCPS Chancellor admits 30 percent of staff don't have valid background checks: sources
Two sources tell FOX 5 D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Dr. Lewis Ferebee told a small group of parents Tuesday that 30 percent of staff have background checks that are out of compliance.
DMV schools honored with National Blue Ribbon award
This week a number of schools in the D.C.-metro area were honored as 'National Blue Ribbon' award winners.
Serial school thief continues to evade police, despite charges throughout region
FOX 5's Marina Marraco reports.
How would more snow impacts area schools?
With a winter storm on the way, many school districts may take from Spring Break or add on to the end of the school year if they need to close for inclement weather.
Antwan Wilson resigns from position as head of DC Public Schools
FOX 5's Evan Lambert reports.
DC Public Schools Chancellor Antwan Wilson resigns
FOX 5's Evan Lambert reports.
DC Public Schools Chancellor Antwan Wilson resigns following schools lottery scandal
At a press conference on Tuesday, Mayor Muriel Bowser said that she has accepted Wilson's resignation.
DC Deputy Mayor for Education resigns amid school lottery violations involving chancellor's child
D.C.'s Deputy Mayor for Education has resigned over questions about school placement of one of D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Antwan Wilson’s children.
DC council member proposes bill to limit suspensions on students
FOX 5's Matt Ackland reports.