Apple CEO Tim Cook tells Gallaudet graduates 'lead with your values' at commencement
Apple CEO Tim Cook delivered a commencement speech at Gallaudet University Friday
DC elementary school gave 4-year-olds ‘anti-racism’ ‘fistbook’ asking them to identify racist family members
A public elementary school in Washington, D.C., gave children as young as 4 a lesson on "anti-racism."
Howard University to move some classes to virtual learning due to COVID-19
Howard University has announced some classes will be held online due to a significant increase in COVID-19 positivity in the District.
Georgetown University recalls several KN95 masks due to authenticity concerns
Georgetown University has pulled several KN95 masks from circulation on campus after the school's student newspaper recently brought attention to the quality of the face coverings being distributed.
Second 16-year-old arrested for bomb threat at KIPP DC College Prep
A juvenile has been arrested in connection to a bomb threat at KIPP DC College Preparatory. He is the second 16-year-old arrested Thursday for calling in threats to D.C. area schools.
School districts raise pay for substitute teachers to address shortage
This month alone, three different school districts – Howard County, Montgomery County, and DC Public Schools – all increased their substitute teacher pay as school districts across the region compete for these employees.
Will adjustments need to be made to DMV school calendars due to missed days?
Many school districts in the DMV only went to school one or two days this week due to snow, if any, and in a year when many parents want their children in school after being remote much of last year, anxiety is climbing. Many parents want to know: are we close to making adjustments to school calendars?
School districts across DMV uncertain about returning to in-person learning after holidays
As winter break begins for many families across the DMV, parents and students are already wondering if they will return to virtual or in-person learning in the new year amid a spike in COVID-19 cases.
DC elementary school shifts to virtual learning through Dec. 22 due to COVID-19
A D.C. elementary school has announced they will be moving to virtual learning through Dec. 22 due to COVID-19.
DC Council votes on bill requiring students to get vaccinated against COVID-19
The DC Council voted on Tuesday on a bill to require DC students to get vaccinated once the COVID-19 vaccine for their age group is fully FDA approved.
Dave Chappelle raising money for DC high school amid controversy
Controversial comedian and DMV native Dave Chappelle is looking to turn outrage over his recent Netflix special into donations for a D.C. high school that wants to name a theater after him.
At least 1,000 DC Public Schools employees have not provided proof of COVID-19 vaccine
As of Monday, all D.C. Public Schools staff are supposed to be vaccinated for COVID-19, but FOX 5 has learned at least 1,000 DCPS employees still haven’t provided proof of the shot.
Nearly 1,000 DC Public School students, staff in quarantine
Officials with DC Public Schools sent out a notice with new details on the number of COVID cases among students and staff across the district Wednesday.
Some DMV parents concerned about kids eating in school cafeterias ask districts for outdoor plan
Some parents in the D.C region are asking their school districts, what’s the plan for breakfast and lunch whenever kids gather inside of school buildings to eat without wearing a mask?
Virtual learning may not be available for DMV families who previously opted for in-person learning
With growing concerns surrounding the delta variant of COVID-19 and recent changes in some mask mandates, there are questions about whether school districts within the D.C. region are ready to handle more families who want virtual learning for their child, instead of in-person.
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.
Principals, some parents pushing back on staffing plan for DCPS
As D.C. Public Schools continues to plan for an in-person reopening for most elementary school students, principals, through their union and in a letter to families, say the plan to reassign some middle and high school staff members to elementary school-based virtual learning classrooms will hurt older students.
Some DC public schools students returning for in-person education this week
Some D.C. students at select schools will return to the classroom for in-person education this week and throughout October, District officials announced on Monday.
Here's what DC, Maryland and Virginia school districts have planned for the fall
Here's a look at what schools in D.C., Maryland and Virginia have planned for the upcoming year.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser to announce hybrid in-person, virtual learning for District schools: sources
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is set to announce that schools will re-open with both in-person and virtual learning this year.