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.
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.
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.
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.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is set to announce that schools will re-open with both in-person and virtual learning this year.
Child porn displayed in DC Charter School Board virtual meeting
A video depicting child pornography was briefly broadcast during a Monday night meeting of the D.C. Public Charter School Board, a recent example of what law enforcement have called "Zoom bombing."
A video depicting child pornography was briefly broadcast during a Monday night meeting of the D.C. Public Charter School Board, a recent example of what law enforcement have called "Zoom bombing."
DC Mayor Bowser closes schools for remainder of academic year
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has closed all schools in the district for the remainder of the school year.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has closed all schools in the district for the remainder of the school year.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOX 5's Evan Lambert reports.
DC Public Schools Chancellor Antwan Wilson resigns
FOX 5's Evan Lambert reports.
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.
At a press conference on Tuesday,?Mayor Muriel Bowser said that she has accepted Wilson's resignation.