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.
6 students evaluated after reported overdose at DC middle school
D.C. Fire and EMS were dispatched to Stephen E.
D.C. Fire and EMS were dispatched to Stephen E.
DC Council considers legislation to change how schools report data
The D.C. Council held a hearing on two education bills aimed at cutting red tape and cleaning up how schools report data on Monday.
The D.C. Council held a hearing on two education bills aimed at cutting red tape and cleaning up how schools report data on Monday.
DC teaching aide on leave after allegedly sticking finger with hot sauce into an autistic student’s mouth
A J.C. Nalle Elementary teaching aide allegedly covered her finger with hot sauce, put it in a nonverbal autistic child’s mouth and reasoned to a witness that the student "deserved it," according to a police report.
A J.C. Nalle Elementary teaching aide allegedly covered her finger with hot sauce, put it in a nonverbal autistic child’s mouth and reasoned to a witness that the student "deserved it," according to a police report.
DC schools tighten rules for football games after multiple fan fights
New rules go into effect on Friday night, with all students needing a parent or guardian with them to be allowed in.
New rules go into effect on Friday night, with all students needing a parent or guardian with them to be allowed in.
Family sues elite D.C. school over alleged racial and disability harassment
A family is suing an elite private school in D.C., claiming their child was harassed because of his race and his disability - and that school administrators did nothing to protect him.
A family is suing an elite private school in D.C., claiming their child was harassed because of his race and his disability - and that school administrators did nothing to protect him.
DC public schools to ban cell phones
D.C. Public Schools announced Friday that students' cell phones will be banned in schools for next year.
D.C. Public Schools announced Friday that students' cell phones will be banned in schools for next year.
DC mom says teacher used corporal punishment on daughter
A D.C. mother is outraged after she says a middle school teacher used corporal punishment on her daughter in Southeast.
A D.C. mother is outraged after she says a middle school teacher used corporal punishment on her daughter in Southeast.
4 DC public charter school staff fired, suspended after second alleged sex assault
One mom says her son was also sexually and physically assaulted at the SEED School. Parents spoke to FOX 5, upset about the communication they received following an assault last week.
One mom says her son was also sexually and physically assaulted at the SEED School. Parents spoke to FOX 5, upset about the communication they received following an assault last week.
Teen girl with special needs sexually assaulted at SEED School: police
A teenage girl with special needs was sexually assaulted at the SEED School in Southeast D.C., according to D.C. police.
A teenage girl with special needs was sexually assaulted at the SEED School in Southeast D.C., according to D.C. police.
DC parents rally to spare early childhood education from budget cuts
Faced with looming concerns about D.C. budget cuts, a group of parents, child care providers and businesses staged a "day of action" — warning that cuts to early childhood education could make it harder for parents to hold on to their jobs.
Faced with looming concerns about D.C. budget cuts, a group of parents, child care providers and businesses staged a "day of action" — warning that cuts to early childhood education could make it harder for parents to hold on to their jobs.
Howard University mourns law professor killed in DC plane crash
Howard University law professor Kiah Duggins has been identified as one of the victims of the devastating plane collision near Reagan National Airport, university officials confirmed Thursday night.
Howard University law professor Kiah Duggins has been identified as one of the victims of the devastating plane collision near Reagan National Airport, university officials confirmed Thursday night.
DC students see improvements in math, reading scores
Test scores in D.C. public schools are up in math and reading, according to a national report card.
Test scores in D.C. public schools are up in math and reading, according to a national report card.
Teen girl shot near Dunbar High School, police investigating
A 17-year-old Dunbar High School student is recovering from a gunshot wound after being shot Tuesday afternoon near Dunbar High School in Northwest D.C., according to police.
A 17-year-old Dunbar High School student is recovering from a gunshot wound after being shot Tuesday afternoon near Dunbar High School in Northwest D.C., according to police.
DC high school student joins University of Michigan Wolverines on National Signing Day
It’s National Signing Day — the first day that a high school senior can sign a binding letter of intent for college football.
It’s National Signing Day — the first day that a high school senior can sign a binding letter of intent for college football.
Georgetown law student challenges school’s response to pregnancy accommodations
Georgetown University Law Center is facing scrutiny over its handling of a pregnant student’s request for exam accommodations.
Georgetown University Law Center is facing scrutiny over its handling of a pregnant student’s request for exam accommodations.
Howard women’s soccer wins first NEC championship; set to face Duke in NCAA Tournament
Howard University’s women’s soccer team is making history as they prepare for their first NCAA tournament appearance, following their recent Northeast Conference title win.
Howard University’s women’s soccer team is making history as they prepare for their first NCAA tournament appearance, following their recent Northeast Conference title win.
Supreme Court ruling hits minority enrollment: Johns Hopkins, Georgetown see sharp drops
Students and families across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are navigating college application season, with many seeing the impact of a recent Supreme Court decision on admissions for the first time.
Students and families across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are navigating college application season, with many seeing the impact of a recent Supreme Court decision on admissions for the first time.
Howard University golf team shines at St. Andrews Links Collegiate in Scotland
Howard University’s golf team is the only HBCU represented at the 2024 St. Andrews Links Collegiate Tournament in Scotland.
Howard University’s golf team is the only HBCU represented at the 2024 St. Andrews Links Collegiate Tournament in Scotland.