Montgomery County could make LGBTQ history with Tuesday Board of Education vote
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County’s Board of Education, among other actions, is expected to vote on whether to add an intensive LGBTQ history course, that some advocates believe could be the first of its kind not only for Montgomery County – but also the state and country.
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County’s Board of Education, among other actions, is expected to vote on whether to add an intensive LGBTQ history course, that some advocates believe could be the first of its kind not only for Montgomery County – but also the state and country.
Parents fighting to keep Montgomery County private school open post-coronavirus
After a Montgomery County private school announced it will close for good due to financial strain from the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are doing everything possible to keep the doors open.
After a Montgomery County private school announced it will close for good due to financial strain from the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are doing everything possible to keep the doors open.
Maryland extends closure of schools through May 15 amid battle against coronavirus
Maryland has extended the closure of schools through May 15 as the state battles the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Maryland has extended the closure of schools through May 15 as the state battles the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Local teachers rap, sing in educational videos to connect with students during COVID-19 pandemic
As parents and educators scramble to provide online learning resources and homework guidelines to kids who are home during the COVID-19 crisis, some teachers in the D.C. region are taking a different approach.
As parents and educators scramble to provide online learning resources and homework guidelines to kids who are home during the COVID-19 crisis, some teachers in the D.C. region are taking a different approach.
Two schools in Prince George's County closed Thursday and Friday for cleaning after coronavirus scare
Eleanor Roosevelt High School and College Park Academy in Prince George's County will be temporarily closed for the rest of the week amid possible coronavirus exposure fears.
Eleanor Roosevelt High School and College Park Academy in Prince George's County will be temporarily closed for the rest of the week amid possible coronavirus exposure fears.
Maryland delegate pushing bill that would require state schools to allow therapy dogs
A Maryland State delegate is pushing a bill that would require state public schools to allow therapy dogs.
A Maryland State delegate is pushing a bill that would require state public schools to allow therapy dogs.
Montgomery County Public Schools could become first in state to offer LGBTQ studies course
Montgomery County Schools may become the first school district in Maryland to offer an LGBTQ studies course for high schools.
Montgomery County Schools may become the first school district in Maryland to offer an LGBTQ studies course for high schools.
Neelsville Middle students speak out about school nicknamed 'prison on the hill'
A group of students spoke during the public comment period of the Montgomery County Council meeting Wednesday night, pleading for the funding to fix their schools.
A group of students spoke during the public comment period of the Montgomery County Council meeting Wednesday night, pleading for the funding to fix their schools.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces bill that forces schools to start after Labor Day
Governor Larry Hogan wants Maryland schools to start after Labor Day. He just introduced a new bill that would make it the law of the land.
Governor Larry Hogan wants Maryland schools to start after Labor Day. He just introduced a new bill that would make it the law of the land.
Montgomery County parents voice concerns over redistricting
Several hundred people turned out tonight as Montgomery County held its latest school boundary analysis meeting.
Several hundred people turned out tonight as Montgomery County held its latest school boundary analysis meeting.
Gale-Bailey Elementary School parents file a DOJ complaint after the alleged October 2019 sexual assault
In Charles County, the parents of the three fourth grade girls who claim they were sexually assaulted on their elementary school playground, have filed a complaint with the Justice Department Civil Rights Division.
In Charles County, the parents of the three fourth grade girls who claim they were sexually assaulted on their elementary school playground, have filed a complaint with the Justice Department Civil Rights Division.
Maryland Gov. Hogan pledges $130M for pre-K expansion, other initiatives
Gov. Larry Hogan is supporting $130 million more to expand pre-K and other education priorities.
Gov. Larry Hogan is supporting $130 million more to expand pre-K and other education priorities.
PGCPS struggles to accurately track buses in the midst of driver shortage
With this season’s first taste of winter weather moving in overnight, some Prince George’s County students are still waiting more than an hour to catch their school bus. And new data just obtained by FOX 5 shows the school system isn’t tracking how many buses are seriously behind schedule.
With this season’s first taste of winter weather moving in overnight, some Prince George’s County students are still waiting more than an hour to catch their school bus. And new data just obtained by FOX 5 shows the school system isn’t tracking how many buses are seriously behind schedule.
Principal, vice principal removed from Charles County school amid sex assault allegations, source says
The principal and vice principal have been removed from a Charles County elementary school where three fourth grade girls claimed they were assaulted by classmates and threatened with rape last month, according to a source.
The principal and vice principal have been removed from a Charles County elementary school where three fourth grade girls claimed they were assaulted by classmates and threatened with rape last month, according to a source.
Charles County dad furious over school’s handling of sexually explicit incident involving six 4th graders
Parents at an elementary school in Charles County are outraged after learning from administrators that a group of three fourth-grade boys were allegedly involved a sexually explicit encounter with three girls in the same grade.
Parents at an elementary school in Charles County are outraged after learning from administrators that a group of three fourth-grade boys were allegedly involved a sexually explicit encounter with three girls in the same grade.
Former NFL player helps kick-off free vision and dental services for PGCPS students
On Monday, former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Coleman helped announce a new county partnership with the Student Health Impact Project (SHIP) and CF Charities that will bring free dental and health services to thousands of Prince George’s County students.
On Monday, former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Coleman helped announce a new county partnership with the Student Health Impact Project (SHIP) and CF Charities that will bring free dental and health services to thousands of Prince George’s County students.
Quince Orchard High School social media threat deemed not credible
A social media threat has sparked an increased security presence at Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
A social media threat has sparked an increased security presence at Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Homework debate prompts Prince George’s County Schools to open survey for parents to weigh in
How much homework is too much and is it necessary? That’s the great debate taking over Prince George’s County Public Schools.
How much homework is too much and is it necessary? That’s the great debate taking over Prince George’s County Public Schools.
Montgomery County high school scraps 'No Zero' policy after FOX 5 report
A Montgomery County school has been forced to scrap a policy that prohibited teachers from giving students zeroes even if they didn’t do any work.
A Montgomery County school has been forced to scrap a policy that prohibited teachers from giving students zeroes even if they didn’t do any work.
Standing-room only: Parents say school buses overcrowded in Anne Arundel County
Thousands of kids take the bus to school every single day, but some parents in Anne Arundel County said their busses are so full, it’s putting children in danger.
Thousands of kids take the bus to school every single day, but some parents in Anne Arundel County said their busses are so full, it’s putting children in danger.